Assessment of Knowledge and Attitudes Over Time in Postacute COVID-19 Environments: Protocol for an Epidemiological Study

JMIR Research Protocols, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 12, P. e52114 - e52114

Published: Nov. 23, 2023

Globally, COVID-19 is in transition from the acute pandemic phase into a postacute phase, and special attention should be paid at this time to control strategies. Understanding public knowledge attitudes plays pivotal role controlling COVID-19's spread provides information about public's adherence preventive measures.This study protocol describes planning management of survey investigate persistent or changing trends regarding COVID-19, vaccination, nonpharmaceutical measures among cases' household contacts aged 18 years older, after Catalonia Navarre Spain. The secondary objectives include investigating rate transmission households, taking account demographic characteristics, clinical manifestations, toward COVID-19.A telephone questionnaire was designed assess knowledge, measures, 3 rounds (after identification as contact, months later, 6 later). developed following an extensive literature review through discussions with panel experts who assessed validity terms relevance, consistency, completeness, clarity. consists 7 sections: social characteristics (ie, gender, age, educational level, workplace), comorbidities risk factors (according recommendations vaccination strategy), epidemiological data exposure time, relationship index cases, frequency use measures), status number date doses received), (assessed using 5-point Likert scale-totally agree, neither agree nor disagree, totally disagree), sources (including traditional mass media, official sources).A pilot performed May 2022 evaluate 22 contacts. Preliminary findings indicated that feasible acceptable general population. average response 15 minutes, greater variations responses by older participants. After study, recruitment participants began expected completed end year 2023, which final results will available 2024.Despite low levels SARS-CoV-2 relaxation containment implementation during provide valuable insight assist health decision-making other respiratory viruses, thereby attenuating negative effects individual population level.DERR1-10.2196/52114.

Language: Английский

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“I’m scared that if I have the vaccine, it’s going to make my lung condition worse, not better.” COVID-19 vaccine acceptance in adults with underlying health conditions – A qualitative investigation

Vaccine X, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 12, P. 100243 - 100243

Published: Nov. 25, 2022

Sustained uptake of COVID-19 vaccines, including booster doses, will continue to be key minimising morbidity and mortality caused by COVID-19. Because hesitancy can affect people's motivation get vaccinated, understanding addressing factors influencing acceptance is critical achieving high uptake. This especially the case for adults with underlying health conditions, who are at increased risk severe illness from The aim this study was investigate barriers facilitators vaccine in conditions during initial rollout vaccines Australia.We conducted semi-structured, qualitative interviews 15 New South Wales (NSW) April 2021, focusing on their previous vaccination experiences feelings about vaccination. We categorised participants as accepting, hesitant or refusing. analysed thematically, informed World Health Organization (WHO) Behavioural Social Drivers Vaccination framework.Most (12/15) were Barriers included concerns safety effectiveness; heightened perceptions regarding vaccines; low risk; negative social influences. Facilitators perceived benefits positive influences.For some vulnerability side effects contributed vaccines. recommend supporting GPs specialists proactively reach out population; encouraging chronic disease organisations act trusted advocates vaccination; actively communicating evolving knowledge safety.

Language: Английский

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Understanding the factors that influence communication about COVID-19 vaccines with patients: Perspectives of Australian immunisation providers

Vaccine X, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 14, P. 100304 - 100304

Published: April 17, 2023

COVID-19 immunisation providers have been at the forefront of pandemic, and their ability to communicate effectively with patients is key encouraging vaccine acceptance uptake. This study explored providers' perspectives on factors influencing communication about vaccines. We used an explanatory-sequential mixed-methods approach conduct between December 2021 March 2022. Phase I involved a cross-sectional survey in New South Wales (n = 341; 189 general practitioners, 118 nurses 34 pharmacists), followed by II: semi-structured, in-depth qualitative interviews 19; 10 nurses, 9 pharmacists). generated descriptive results for survey. analysed data thematically using inductive approach. Almost half participants reported communicating often people who were hesitant vaccines (49 %; 166/341), however, 21 % (71/341) inadequate time address concerns during consultations. Interview challenges, including constraints, difficulties addressing eliciting patient concerns, keeping up date changing information. Conversely, interview that easy access government information resources, learn proactively, knowing being able use tailored strategies support Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander CALD helpful when patients. Immunisation play important role Our findings indicate whilst largely confident interactions patients, further would strengthen skills questions

Language: Английский

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A novel COVID-19 program, delivering vaccines throughout rural and remote Australia

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: July 17, 2023

The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS) established a unique SARS-CoV-2 vaccination program for vaccinating Australians that live in rural and remote areas. This paper describes the preparation response phases RFDS response.This study includes vaccinations conducted by from 01 January 2021 until 31 December when vaccines were mandatory work social activities. Prior to each clinic, we community consultation determine site requirements, patient characteristics, expected numbers, transmission rates.Ninety-five organizations requested support. majority (n = 60; 63.2%) came Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organizations. Following consultation, 360 communities approved Actual exceeded expectations 70,827 vs. 49,407), with concordance correlation coefficient 0.88 (95% CI, 0.83, 0.93). Areas reported healthcare workforce shortages during phase had highest population proportion difference between actual vaccinations. high vaccine hesitancy fewer than vaccines. There was noticeable increase rates line outbreaks positive polymerase chain reaction cases [r (41) 0.35, p 0.021]. Engagement leaders prior clinic deployment essential provide tailored based on expectations.

Language: Английский

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COVID‐19 vaccine hesitancy in rural and metropolitan Western Australia: A mid‐rollout cross‐sectional analysis of why it exists and potential solutions

Australian Journal of Rural Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 31(6), P. 1240 - 1251

Published: Oct. 15, 2023

Vaccine hesitancy represents a state of uncertainty before decision about vaccination is made. It can lead to limited vaccine uptake despite adequate supply and an efficacious product. Western Australia (WA) presents unique challenge with population widely spread across metropolitan rural sites diverse opinions regarding vaccination.To elicit compare the common COVID-19 concerns in WA, identify proposed solutions hesitancy.A voluntary online survey was distributed via social media over 2-week period August 2021 during Phase 2A National Rollout Strategy. General practitioners members public living WA age 18 were surveyed (blood clots; long- short-term side effects; lack testing; other concerns) suggested methods address hesitancy. Data analysed sequential mixed thematic analysis approach.There 468 general respondents our survey, whom 19.0% (n = 89) lived rurally. A majority (52.6% [n 246]) expressed safety. The commonest effects, blood clots inadequate testing. There positive correlation between rurality concerns; inverse relationship uptake; uptake. Improved coverage solution significant proportion had safety; more respondents. Rural communities may benefit from location-targeted campaigns focus on breaking down barriers specific these population. access challenging, consistent messaging trusted sources utmost importance improve uptake.COVID-19 populations. Targeted media-based education safety

Language: Английский

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