The Ready-To-Go Questionnaire predicts health outcomes during travel: a smartphone application-based analysis DOI Creative Commons
Julian D. Maier, A Anagnostopoulos, Anna Gazzotti

et al.

Journal of Travel Medicine, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 30(8)

Published: Sept. 5, 2023

Abstract Background The Ready-To-Go (R2G) Questionnaire is a tool for rapid assessment of health risks travel consultation. This study aims to assess the utility R2G in identifying high-risk travellers and predicting events behaviour during TOURIST2 prospective cohort. Methods data were used calculate medical risk scores categorize each participant based on their risk. enrolled 1000 participants from Switzerland’s largest clinics between 2017 2019. Participants completed daily smartphone application surveys before, after behaviours. We regression models analyse incidence overall similar grouped into domains (e.g. respiratory, gastrointestinal, accident/injury). Incidence rate ratios (IRR) are displayed with 95% confidence intervals (95% CI). Results experienced significantly greater compared lower-risk (IRR = 1.27, CI: 1.22–1.33). Both showed significant positive associations 1.11, 1.07–1.16; IRR 1.07, 1.03–1.12, respectively), increases all except skin disorders. Medical associated different patterns behaviour. Travellers chronic conditions accessed care more often 1.16, 1.03–1.31), had difficulty carrying out planned activities –0.04, –0.05, –0.02), rated experience lower –0.06, –0.02). increased travel-related due itinerary frequent animal contact 1.09, 1.01–1.18) accidents/injuries 1.28, 1.15–1.44). Conclusions promising that offers timesaving reliable means identify travellers. Incorporated medicine websites, it could serve as pre-consultation triage help self-identify level, direct them appropriate provider(s), practitioners giving tailored advice.

Language: Английский

The Deadly Details: How Clear and Complete Are Publicly Available Sources of Human Rabies Information? DOI Creative Commons

Natalie Patane,

Owen Eades,

J M Morris

et al.

Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 10(1), P. 16 - 16

Published: Jan. 7, 2025

Human rabies is preventable but almost always fatal once symptoms appear, causing 59,000 global deaths each year. Limited awareness and inconsistent access to post-exposure prophylaxis hinder prevention efforts. To identify gaps opportunities for improvement in online information, we assessed the readability, understandability, actionability, completeness of public resources from government health agencies Australia similar countries, with aim identifying improvement. We identified materials via Google agency websites, assessing readability using Simple Measure Gobbledygook (SMOG) index understandability actionability Patient Education Materials Tool Print (PEMAT-P). Completeness was a framework focused on general vaccine-specific information. An analysis 22 found median grade 13 (range: 10-15), mean 66% 60%; both below recommended thresholds. Mean 79% information 36% Visual aids were under-utilised, critical often lacking. These findings highlight significant barriers public, most requiring high literacy level lacking adequate actionability. Improving adding visual aids, enhancing vaccine-related content could improve accessibility support wider

Language: Английский

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Polish travellers on the move: a study of knowledge of travel health and associated practices among Polish travellers abroad DOI Creative Commons
Anna Bogacka,

Agnieszka Wroczyńska,

Maciej Grzybek

et al.

Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 102842 - 102842

Published: March 1, 2025

Post-pandemic travel has surged, with 1.3 billion journeys recorded worldwide in 2023, reflecting a growing interest tropical destinations despite the associated health risks. Access to information improved, yet adherence preventive measures remains limited due misinformation, insufficient pre-travel consultations, and concerns about malaria prophylaxis. Based on data from three-year survey, this study examines attitudes of Polish travellers vaccinations, prophylaxis, COVID-19-related measures. Surveys conducted during festivals 2021 2023 targeted adult participants. A questionnaire designed by experts medicine addressed demographics, behaviours, health-related practices. Statistical analyses, including chi-squared tests logistic regression, explored impact demographic factors using Python for analysis. Among 644 participants (mean age 32; 48% male), 49.5% reported vaccination 281 intended use chemoprophylaxis. Gender significantly influenced status Africa. The most cited prevention methods were repellents mosquito nets. Illnesses 317 participants, travellers' diarrhoea (185 cases) common, particularly Turkey, Egypt, India. Forty-eight individuals required medical consultations. Education counselling enhance measures, many fail follow recommendations. Malaria common travel-imported disease EU/EEA, 4,856 cases 2021. Capability, Opportunity, Motivation Behavior (COM-B) model highlights importance addressing these improve compliance behaviours.

Language: Английский

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Unveiling the complexity of vaccine hesitancy: A narrative review focusing on dengue vaccination DOI Creative Commons

Rachata Charoenwisedsil,

Saranath Lawpoolsri, Pinyo Rattanaumpawan

et al.

Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 21(1)

Published: April 22, 2025

Dengue vaccines face significant challenges, including safety concerns, which contribute to vaccine hesitancy. Addressing this complex issue requires targeted strategies overcome existing barriers. Through an extensive review of current evidence, we identified key factors contributing hesitancy and explored enhance global uptake. Four conceptual models five assessment tools were understand measure Among the factors, "confidence" emerged as most influential, followed by "complacency." Vaccine acceptance rates varied widely, ranging from 53% 95%, depending on region population. Key determinants included population characteristics, concerns about efficacy safety, among others. A comprehensive understanding these is essential improve acceptance, support dengue prevention efforts, ensure public health success.

Language: Английский

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A three‐country study on consumer responses to political conflicts: Boycott, buycott, or standby DOI
H. Holly Wang, Na Hao, Xinxin Wang

et al.

Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 21, 2025

Abstract In the context of recent deglobalization trends, heightened political conflicts between nations have become more prevalent, leading to a surge in consumption incidents and subsequent market disruptions. This research examines consumers' willingness‐to‐pay (WTP) China, South Korea, United States for socks made with non‐Xinjiang cotton following dispute over Xinjiang cotton. The primary objective is gain insights into behaviors exhibited by consumers these countries. A comprehensive dataset 1770 samples (590 per country) was gathered through hypothetical double‐bounded dichotomized choice experiment designed elicit WTP such those WTPs each consumer, as quantitative measure their boycott or buycott, are examined. findings reveal that Chinese display lowest socks, signaling tendency boycotting foreign products. contrast, Korea demonstrate support Notably, Korean consumers, positioned third party conflict, buycott behavior during dispute, underscoring notion can significantly impact consumer unrelated Furthermore, study includes an in‐depth analysis factors influencing this tendency. These offer valuable perspectives industry adapt thrive amid challenges posed geopolitical dynamics shifting sentiments, well governments consider economic impacts decisions.

Language: Английский

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Rabies knowledge gaps and risk behaviour in Dutch travellers: An observational cohort study DOI Creative Commons
Lisanne A. Overduin, Jan Pieter R. Koopman, Corine Prins

et al.

Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 60, P. 102739 - 102739

Published: July 1, 2024

Travellers visiting rabies-endemic countries are at risk of rabies infection. Assessing travellers' knowledge and perception behaviour during travel can help identify gaps improve pre-travel education.

Language: Английский

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Psychological and Social Aspects of Vaccination Hesitancy—Implications for Travel Medicine in the Aftermath of the COVID-19 Crisis: A Narrative Review DOI Creative Commons
Charalampos Milionis, Ιoannis Ilias, Athanasios Tselebis

et al.

Medicina, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 59(10), P. 1744 - 1744

Published: Sept. 28, 2023

Vaccines are an important tool of preventive medicine. Although organized vaccination programs have saved large populations from serious infectious diseases, there is a considerable part the population who oppose vaccinations. In particular, anti-vaccination perceptions, among travelers to countries with endemic major public health concern. hesitancy towards vaccinations not novel phenomenon, it came back forefront during fight against COVID-19 pandemic. This review explores etiology beliefs and draws conclusions about their impact on society in general. For this purpose, purposeful search for data causative factors vaccine people’s was conducted. A descriptive analysis findings regarding possible implications policy clinical practice presented. fear side effects, lack credence necessity vaccines, mistrust medical authorities factors. Their interplay shapes vaccines. However, can also be aspect more general unconventional stance life. Health care professionals organizations must ready tackle by making necessary interventions. Correcting misconceptions prerequisite ensuring personal health, especially context pandemic or epidemic. Moreover, efficacy safety cases modern technology applications, fundamental factor addressing concerns provide accurate clear information vaccines so as eliminate misinformation. Furthermore, clinicians should cultivate communication skills order convey appropriate messages prospective recipients

Language: Английский

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Learning to safely integrate generative artificial intelligence technology into travel medicine practice DOI Creative Commons
Gerard Flaherty

Journal of Travel Medicine, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Nov. 28, 2023

We have entered an exciting era where generative artificial intelligence is finding multiple applications in everyday life and scientific inquiry. This editorial explores the possibility of integrating this technology into pre-travel consultation, but with careful consideration its current capabilities, limitations potential risks to patient safety.

Language: Английский

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New Vaccines on the Immediate Horizon for Travelers: Chikungunya and Dengue Vaccines DOI
Sonia Menon, Annelies Wilder‐Smith

Current Infectious Disease Reports, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 25(10), P. 211 - 224

Published: Aug. 23, 2023

Language: Английский

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Vaccine Acceptance among travelers directed to areas with risk of dengue: a pilot study. DOI
Gianmarco Troiano,

I Fernando,

Alessandra Nardi

et al.

PubMed, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 65(4), P. E478 - E482

Published: Dec. 1, 2024

Dengue is a vector-borne viral disease that causes million of cases every year (including deaths). A tetravalent live-attenuated virus vaccine available for this infection. The aim our work was to study acceptance, attitudes and behaviors among travelers heading areas with risk dengue. We conducted cross-sectional in February-April 2024 at the Travel Medicine Clinic Rozzano (Italy), focusing on directed collected following information anonymously: travel destination, reason travel, date/month departure, length stay, accepted/refused vaccinations. 58 were included they chose 23 countries their mean stay 16.98 days. Five (8.62%) refused dengue vaccination because considered not necessary (80%), or its cost (20%). There no statistically significant difference between men women acceptance. Age did influence percentage refusals. Although results are limited by small number travelers, highlighted problem hesitancy further efforts needed address phenomenon.

Language: Английский

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The Ready-To-Go Questionnaire predicts health outcomes during travel: a smartphone application-based analysis DOI Creative Commons
Julian D. Maier, A Anagnostopoulos, Anna Gazzotti

et al.

Journal of Travel Medicine, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 30(8)

Published: Sept. 5, 2023

Abstract Background The Ready-To-Go (R2G) Questionnaire is a tool for rapid assessment of health risks travel consultation. This study aims to assess the utility R2G in identifying high-risk travellers and predicting events behaviour during TOURIST2 prospective cohort. Methods data were used calculate medical risk scores categorize each participant based on their risk. enrolled 1000 participants from Switzerland’s largest clinics between 2017 2019. Participants completed daily smartphone application surveys before, after behaviours. We regression models analyse incidence overall similar grouped into domains (e.g. respiratory, gastrointestinal, accident/injury). Incidence rate ratios (IRR) are displayed with 95% confidence intervals (95% CI). Results experienced significantly greater compared lower-risk (IRR = 1.27, CI: 1.22–1.33). Both showed significant positive associations 1.11, 1.07–1.16; IRR 1.07, 1.03–1.12, respectively), increases all except skin disorders. Medical associated different patterns behaviour. Travellers chronic conditions accessed care more often 1.16, 1.03–1.31), had difficulty carrying out planned activities –0.04, –0.05, –0.02), rated experience lower –0.06, –0.02). increased travel-related due itinerary frequent animal contact 1.09, 1.01–1.18) accidents/injuries 1.28, 1.15–1.44). Conclusions promising that offers timesaving reliable means identify travellers. Incorporated medicine websites, it could serve as pre-consultation triage help self-identify level, direct them appropriate provider(s), practitioners giving tailored advice.

Language: Английский

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