The Uptake and Vaccination Willingness of COVID-19 Vaccine among Chinese Residents: Web-Based Online Cross-Sectional Study

Vaccines, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 10(1), P. 90 - 90

Published: Jan. 8, 2022

To investigate the uptake and vaccination willingness of COVID-19 vaccine among Chinese residents analyze difference factors that impact vaccination.The snowball sampling method was used to distribute online questionnaires. Relevant sociodemographic data along with circumstances were collected from respondents. The χ2 test, independent samples t test binary logistic regression analysis data.Among 786 respondents, 84.22% had been vaccinated. Over 80% vaccinated population have completed all injections because supporting national policies China, while unvaccinated (23.91%) is mainly due personal health status. Meanwhile, statistical revealed main predictors not being younger age (3 18 years old), status, lower proportion family members close friends (p < 0.05).There a high level in people who generally low vaccinate future. Based on our results, it suggested next work expand coverage should be concentrated targeted publicity education for

Language: Английский

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COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and attitudes in Pakistan: a cross-sectional phone survey of major urban cities

BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 23(1)

Published: June 9, 2023

Abstract Background COVID-19 mass vaccination is the only hopeful savior to curb pandemic. Vaccine distribution achieve herd immunity hindered by hesitance and negative attitude of public against vaccination. This study aims evaluate vaccine hesitancy attitudes in major cities Pakistan as well their determinants. Methods A cross-sectional telephonic survey was conducted June 2021 including Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar, Gilgit, from unvaccinated urban population aged 18 years or older. Random Digit Dialing through multi-stage stratified random sampling used ensure representation each target city socio-economic classes. Questionnaire collected information on socio-demographics, COVID-19-related experiences, risk perception infection, receptivity Multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed identify key determinants acceptance. Results The prevalence vaccinated this 15%. Of 2270 respondents, 65% respondents willing vaccinate, while 19% registered for Factors significantly associated with willingness older age (aOR: 6.48, 95% CI: 1.94–21.58), tertiary education 2.02, 1.36, 3.01), being employed 1.34, 1.01, 1.78), perceived 4.38, 2.70, 7.12), higher compliance standard operating procedures 1.72, 1.26, 2.35). most common reasons ‘no need’ ( n = 284, 36%) concerns ‘vaccine safety side effects’ 251, 31%), reported motivation ‘health safety’ 1029, 70%) ‘to end pandemic’ 357, 24%). Conclusions Although our found 35% rate vaccine, there noticeable demographic differences that suggest tailored communication strategy address held hesitant subpopulation. Use mobile facilities particularly less disadvantaged, implementation evaluation social mobilization should be considered increase overall acceptance coverage.

Language: Английский

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Sociodemographic predictors of and main reasons for COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in eastern Oslo: a cross-sectional study

BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 22(1)

Published: Oct. 7, 2022

Vaccines are an essential public health strategy to curb viral infection spreading that hinge on vaccine uptake which may be threatened by hesitant individuals. This study aims identify sociodemographic predictors of hesitancy, main reasons for and how these explained characteristics during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Language: Английский

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The first year of COVID-19 vaccine roll-out in Africa: challenges and lessons learned

Pan African Medical Journal, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 41

Published: Jan. 1, 2022

Introduction: in the first year following introduction of COVID-19 vaccines, only 6.8% total population 47 countries WHO African Region have received full vaccination. In an emergency context, intra-action review helps to assess their progress and document what has worked not worked.

Language: Английский

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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Acceptance of COVID-19 Vaccines among Secondary School Pupils in Zambia: Implications for Future Educational and Sensitisation Programmes

Vaccines, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 10(12), P. 2141 - 2141

Published: Dec. 14, 2022

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic resulted in the closure of schools to slow spread virus across populations, and administration vaccines protect people from severe disease, including school children adolescents. In Zambia, there is currently little information on acceptance COVID-19 among school-going adolescents despite their inclusion vaccination programme. This study assessed knowledge, attitudes, secondary pupils Lusaka, Zambia. A cross-sectional was conducted August 2022 October 2022. Of 998 participants, 646 (64.7%) were female, 127 (12.7%) would accept be vaccinated. Those who willing vaccinated had better knowledge (68.5% vs. 56.3%) a positive attitude (79.1% 33.7%) compared those hesitant. Overall, odds vaccine higher scores (AOR = 11.75, 95% CI: 6.51–21.2), 9.85, 4.35–22.2), knew friend or relative died 3.27, 2.14–5.09). low public health concern, emphasising need for heightened sensitisation programmes that promote

Language: Английский

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COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy, trust, and communication in Sarlahi District, Nepal

Vaccine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: June 1, 2024

Strategies to increase COVID-19 vaccine coverage require an understanding of the extent and drivers hesitancy trust in government related programs, especially low-resource communities.

Language: Английский

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COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in Pakistan: A Mini Review of the Published Discourse

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

Published: May 31, 2022

This minireview provides a summary of the main findings, features, as well limitations and gaps in current epidemiologic research on COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy (VH) Pakistani population. For this purpose, data VH studies were extracted from January 2020 to October 2021, using systematic review meta-analysis approach. Literature other narrative excluded. There exists significant heterogeneity reported population (pooled estimates random-effects meta-analysis: 35% (95% CI, 28-43%). However, none co-variables included explained observed variance/heterogeneity moderator analysis models. In critical appraisal research, we conclude that an in-depth representative sample is crucial measure magnitude explore identify determinants important step toward informing intervention policy design address issue at its root cause. To end, focused, methodologically robust hypothesis-driven needed wide range support detailed coverage individual environmental level attributes.

Language: Английский

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Impact of COVID-19 Vaccination on Menstrual Cycle: A Cross-Sectional Study From Karachi, Pakistan

Cureus, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Aug. 31, 2022

Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) triggered a worldwide health catastrophe. To deal with this deadly situation multiple vaccines were developed and mass immunization program started globally. However, vaccine hesitancy was seen, especially among women of reproductive age, having concerns that the might affect their menstrual cycle. This study investigated link between COVID-19 vaccination abnormalities. It is essential for us to understand effects on menstruation as distress can have everyday life, mental health. Methods A cross-sectional performed using self-administered online forms collect data from all over Karachi. sample included 384 females aged 18 years above. collected November 2021 February 2022. Results Majority participants 21 had normal body index (BMI). Most moderately stressed (n=245) 146 reporting changes post-vaccination. difference post-vaccine affected (n=146) unaffected cohort (n=238) significant. Other factors which likely contributed Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) score, strenuous physical activity, pre-vaccine flow. Conclusions Among vaccinated COVID-19, activity high perceived stress levels There no denying existing are inadequate, one grounds apprehension, particularly menstruating women. minimize hesitation, spread disinformation about vaccine's influence cycle must be avoided. In future research clinical trials, menstruation-related side should also when developing vaccines.

Language: Английский

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COVID-19 Vaccines Status, Acceptance and Hesitancy among Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study and the Implications for Pakistan and Beyond

Vaccines, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(5), P. 904 - 904

Published: April 27, 2023

COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy continues to be a widespread problem in Pakistan due various conspiracy beliefs, myths and misconceptions. Since the hemodialysis population is at higher risk of contracting infections, we sought investigate current immunization status reasons for any among these patients Pakistan. This cross-sectional study was conducted maintenance six hospitals Punjab Province Data were collected anonymously using questionnaire. A total 399 took part survey, majority them male (56%) aged 45-64 years. calculated 62.4% reported receiving least one dose vaccine. Of those vaccinated (249), 73.5% had received two doses 16.9% booster dose. The most common vaccination "being aware they high risk" (89.6%), "fear getting infected" (89.2%) "willingness fight against COVID-19-pandemic" (83.9%). 150 who not yet been vaccinated, only 10 showed willingness take major refusal included "COVID-19 real problem" (75%), "corona (72.1%)" "I don't need vaccine" (60.7%). Our revealed that 62% partially or completely COVID-19. Consequently, there initiate aggressive approaches educate this high-risk order address their concerns with safety efficacy as well correct misconceptions improve population.

Language: Английский

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Exposure to Misinformation, Risk Perception, and Confidence towards the Government as Factors Influencing Negative Attitudes towards COVID-19 Vaccination in Malaysia

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 19(22), P. 14623 - 14623

Published: Nov. 8, 2022

Introduction: This study explored exposure to misinformation, COVID-19 risk perception, and confidence towards the government as predictors of negative attitudes toward vaccine. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was carried out from 30 June August 2021 involving 775 respondents. The instrument for questionnaire an adaptation various different studies consisting five main variables: (1) misinformation about vaccination; (2) perception COVID-19; (3) vaccination programme; (4) intention get vaccinated; (5) public in executing programme. Results: results this indicate that higher led levels When perceived infection high, mistrust vaccine benefits low but there were also worries future effects Confidence associated with lower Conclusion: may help develop understanding vaccinations Malaysia its contributing factors.

Language: Английский

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