A Global Map of COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance Rates per Country: An Updated Concise Narrative Review

Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: Volume 15, P. 21 - 45

Published: Jan. 1, 2022

Abstract: The delay or refusal of vaccination, which defines vaccine hesitancy, is a major challenge to successful control COVID-19 epidemic. huge number publications addressing hesitancy necessitates periodic review provide concise summary acceptance rates worldwide. In the current narrative review, data on were retrieved from surveys in 114 countries/territories. East and Southern Africa (n = 9), highest rate was reported Ethiopia (92%), while lowest Zimbabwe (50%). West/Central 13), Niger (93%), Cameroon (15%). Asia Pacific 16), Nepal Vietnam (97%), Hong Kong (42%). Eastern Europe/Central 7), Montenegro (69%) Kazakhstan (64%), Russia (30%). Latin America Caribbean 20), Mexico (88%), Haiti (43%). Middle East/North (MENA, n 22), Tunisia Iraq (13%). Western/Central Europe North 27), Canada (91%) Norway (89%), Cyprus Portugal (35%). ≥ 60% seen 72/114 countries/territories, compared 42 countries/territories with between 13% 59%. phenomenon appeared more pronounced MENA, Central Asia, Africa. More studies are recommended Africa, address intentions general public get vaccination. Keywords: SARS-CoV-2, hesitance, resistance, rejection, willingness vaccinate, intention vaccinate

Language: Английский

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Evaluating COVID-19 Vaccine Willingness and Hesitancy among Parents of Children Aged 5–11 Years with Chronic Conditions in Italy

Vaccines, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 10(3), P. 396 - 396

Published: March 4, 2022

COVID-19 vaccination has been extended to include children aged 5-11 years. This cross-sectional survey evaluated parental vaccine willingness and hesitancy, associated factors, for their years with chronic conditions. A telephone was conducted from 14 December 2021 4 January 2022. The questionnaire assessed participants' socio-demographic health-related information, attitudes towards infection, by using the PACV-5 (Parent Attitudes About Childhood Vaccines Survey Tool), sources of information. total 430 answers were collected anonymously. Respondents no cohabitant who had infected SARS-CoV-2 having vaccinated against a higher concern about severity COVID-19. parents' perceived risk that child could be in those more concerned COVID-19, an older child, at least one positive Only 38.8% parents willing vaccinate Parents did not need additional education, have whose older, received information on this physicians, self-reported SARS-CoV-2, expressed greater child. Overall, 26.3% high-hesitant, score ≥ 7. get vaccine, less educated, lower likely high-hesitant. New policies educational programs regarding conditions are needed reduce hesitancy increase uptake.

Language: Английский

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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perception towards COVID-19 Vaccination among the Adult Population: A Cross-Sectional Study in Turkey

Vaccines, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 10(2), P. 278 - 278

Published: Feb. 11, 2022

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic continues to wreak havoc on lives and ravage the world. Several vaccines have been approved for use against COVID-19; however, there may be hesitancy negative perceptions towards vaccination, which reduce willingness vaccinated. Further, studies assessing current perception toward COVID-19 vaccination are scarce. This study aimed assess community knowledge, attitudes, regarding among general population of Turkey.A cross-sectional survey was carried out 1009 adult participants from 13-20 April 2021. Demographic data were collected, attitudes evaluated. A multivariable regression analysis performed identify factors predicting vaccinations.Just over half male (52.6%) majority respondents aged between 30 39 years (33.8%). Our revealed that 62.7% had positive vaccines. Logistic results showed older people (≥30 vs. <30) less likely a (OR = 0.70, 95% CI 0.51-0.94). We also found who previous history influenza 2.01, 1.43-2.84), bachelor's degrees or above 1.47, 1.12-1.91), personal 1.58, 1.10-2.26) more vaccines.The proportion in Turkey believe vaccine effectiveness is not inferior other countries. However, low even applying indicates understanding its influencing contribute developing strategy improving rates by addressing these factors.

Language: Английский

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Knowledge and Attitude towards COVID-19 Vaccination and Associated Factors among College Students in Northwest Ethiopia, 2021

Health Services Research and Managerial Epidemiology, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 9

Published: Jan. 1, 2022

It is imperative to ensure optimal vaccine uptake at the population level combat deadly COVID-19 pandemic disease. However, refusal of vaccine, poor knowledge, and a negative attitude towards vaccination are challenges world. College students among high-risk subgroups infection main source information trust in vaccines society. Also, their judgement on affect public vaccination. Therefore, this study aimed assess knowledge associated factors college Gondar city, northwest Ethiopia.An institution-based cross-sectional was conducted 626 participants city. A multistage sampling technique used recruit participants. pretested self-administered questionnaire collect data. Bivariable multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed with The significance claimed based p-value < 0.05.In study, 46.8% (95% CI: 43.3, 50.6) had good 50% 45.9, 53.7) positive Having comorbidity disease being male significantly knowledge. In addition, married, health science student, exposed mass media, having vaccination, paternal primary education vaccination.In general, low. Comorbidity sex predictors whereas, marital status, category students, about attitude. Alleviating participants' concerns improving confidence through crucial.

Language: Английский

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COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy: A narrative review of four South Asian countries

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 10

Published: Oct. 10, 2022

Vaccine hesitancy remains a global issue, especially within poverty-stricken countries where there's an interplay of financial and non-financial barriers. This narrative review aims to understand attitudes behaviors toward COVID-19 vaccination in four South Asian make context-specific recommendations vaccine program drivers decision-makers.A search was conducted using PubMed Science Direct, CINHAL from January 2020 up May 2022 restricted the English language for terms: "Afghanistan" OR "Pakistan" "India" "Bangladesh" combination with "COVID-19 vaccine" other related terms. All articles were initially included, those relevance included synthesis this paper.A performed study. Our total eighteen studies sample size (n = 223-5,237) averaging about 1,325 participants per study conducted. The revealed public receive ranging 6.3 56.2% average 31.63% across all studies. Several reasons linked observation these countries, predominant ones included: Insufficient information provided general side effects vaccines, concerns regarding safety, skepticism efficacy.Vaccine is problem context COVID-19, issues equity, misinformation, poverty makes it difficult meet goals herd immunity. Policymakers governments should aim incentives drive vaccination.

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Message framing and COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among millennials in South India

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 17(7), P. e0269487 - e0269487

Published: July 8, 2022

Vaccine hesitancy and refusal remain a major concern for healthcare professionals policymakers. Hence, it is necessary to ascertain the underlying factors that promote or hinder uptake of vaccines. Authorities policy makers are experimenting with vaccine promotion messages communities using loss gain-framed messages. However, effectiveness message framing in influencing intention be vaccinated unclear. Based on Theory Planned Behaviour (TPB), this study analysed impact individual attitude towards COVID-19 vaccination, direct indirect social norms, perceived behavioural control threat South Indian millennials' get vaccinated. The also assessed effect communication gain framing. Data was collected from 228 Millennials India during pandemic September October 2021 PLS path modelling Necessary Condition Analysis (NCA). findings reveal attitudes norms positively take up vaccines both frames. Further, independent sample t-test between groups indicate negative (loss framed message) leads higher vaccination compared positive (gain message). A loss-framed thus recommended among millennials. These provide useful information understanding intentions, especially context intentions India.

Language: Английский

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Willingness and Perceptions Regarding COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Dose in Pakistani Vaccinated Population: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 10

Published: June 30, 2022

This study was conducted to evaluate COVID-19 vaccine booster dose willingness and identify predictors factors of hesitance in the vaccinated population Pakistan.A cross-sectional web-based survey undertaken between January February 2022 highlight public perceptions regarding get additional dose. Demographic information were recorded through questionnaire. Additionally, a 5-point Likert scale employed explore fears beliefs vaccinations. Univariate multivariate regression performed factors.Of 787 respondents, 69.6% females, 75.3% fell 18-30 years age group, 53.5% university students or had Bachelor's degree. Overall, 77.8% reported. Participants showed absence low fear levels associated with (47.3%). 60.1% agreed it safe receive an dose, 44.1% agreeing that boosters are effective against coronavirus variants. Independent included comorbidities, whereas not being willing pay for predictor hesitance.This suboptimal level uptake among Pakistani population. Public health policymakers must undertake necessary awareness campaigns strategize vaccination drives dispel myths.

Language: Английский

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Socio-demographic determinants of Monkeypox virus preventive behavior: A cross-sectional study in Pakistan

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 18(8), P. e0279952 - e0279952

Published: Aug. 10, 2023

Background Monkeypox (mpox), re-emerging zoonotic infectious disease, is striking the world with serious public health concerns, especially in non-endemic countries. The public’s knowledge and attitude towards monkeypox virus (MPXV) influence their adherence to preventive strategies. Therefore, we aimed assess knowledge, attitudes, perceptions (KAP) of MPXV Pakistan. Methods We collected data for this cross-sectional study from 1040 participants via online self-reported questionnaire July 5 th , 2022, August 1 st 2022. consisted a total 29 items four sections, assessing socio-demographics, practices regarding MPXV. were analyzed using IBM SPSS V.25, factors associated attitude, identified by logistic regression analyses. Results A included. 61.4% male, 57.2% had graduation level education. Only 34.4% good about MPXV, 30% knew effectiveness smallpox vaccine against 41.7% positive 48.6% agreed that it fatal 44.6% favour banning travel endemic regions. 57.7% practices, 69.9% would use protective measures if became an epidemic. Binary analysis revealed gender education significantly impacted (p<0.05). While monthly income status significant impact on attitudes positively correlated Conclusion majority inadequate levels To prevent emergence spread Pakistan, comprehensive strategic framework must be established implemented.

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Knowledge, attitude, and perception of Pakistani populations toward monkeypox: a cross-section study

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 14

Published: Feb. 4, 2025

Objective The reappearance of monkeypox in non-endemic countries has preceded critical public health concerns. public’s adherence to preventative measures is influenced by their understanding the infectious virus (Mpox), attitude toward it, and perceptions it. We conducted this study evaluate general population’s knowledge, attitude, Mpox Pakistan. Methods From August 15 30, 2022, 3465 participants cross-sectional provided information via an online survey. survey 37 questions divided into four categories: sociodemographic, Mpox. Statistical analyses were performed Jupyter Notebook using Python 3 Pandas, Matplotlib, stats libraries. Results chi-square test regression analysis evaluated factors related perception three thousand hundred sixty-five participants. Among participants, about 79.51% (2755) male, 32.99% (1143) had post-graduation level education. About 521(99.24) with education have positive knowledge a p-value 0.0001. Approximately 66.78% (2314) answered that prevalent African countries. Almost 85.69% (2969) stated causes Mpox, more than 72.18% (2501) said spreads through contaminated surfaces. 60.52% (2097) antivirals are required treating patients. Around half 52.64% (1824), believe those who receive chickenpox vaccination protected against It’s interesting note most research felt favorably 90.22% (3126) believed would be effectively eradicated. Most 86.7% (3004), people should care one another nowadays, 81.36% (2819) visiting areas outbreak risky. 83.95% (2909) during interaction patient, they’d dress appropriate personal protective clothing, like masks, gloves, gowns. At same time, 77.66% (2691) responded they perform hand hygiene after touching patients’ surroundings, beds, tables, doors, etc. Conclusions Maximum showed good attitudes However, it essential start execute planned planning framework for awareness avoid occurrence spread

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From awareness to acceptance: understanding HPV and vaccine knowledge, attitudes and beliefs among university students in Punjab, Pakistan

Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 18(1)

Published: March 19, 2025

Background Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infections can lead to various cancers globally, and immunization prevent HPV-associated cancers. This study intended evaluate university students' knowledge, awareness, attitudes/beliefs toward HPV vaccine uptake in Punjab, Pakistan.

Language: Английский

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