Addressing vaccine hesitancy and resistance for COVID-19 vaccines

International Journal of Nursing Studies, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 131, P. 104241 - 104241

Published: April 1, 2022

Language: Английский

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A systematic review of communication interventions for countering vaccine misinformation

Vaccine, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 41(5), P. 1018 - 1034

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

Misinformation and disinformation around vaccines has grown in recent years, exacerbated during the Covid-19 pandemic. Effective strategies for countering vaccine misinformation are crucial tackling hesitancy. We conducted a systematic review to identify describe communications-based used prevent ameliorate effect of mis- dis-information on people's attitudes behaviours surrounding vaccination (objective 1) examined their effectiveness 2). searched CINAHL, Web Science, Scopus, MEDLINE, Embase, PsycInfo MedRxiv March 2021. The search strategy was built three themes(1) communications media; (2) misinformation; (3) vaccines. For trials addressing objective 2, risk bias assessed using Cochrane randomized tool (RoB2). Of 2000 identified records, 34 eligible studies addressed 1, 29 which also 2 (25 RCTs 4 before-and-after studies). Nine 'intervention approaches' were identified; most focused content intervention or message (debunking/correctional, informational, use disease images other 'scare tactics', humour, intensity, inclusion warnings, communicating weight evidence), while two delivery (timing source). Some strategies, such as scare tactics, appear be ineffective may increase endorsement. Communicating with certainty, rather than acknowledging uncertainty efficacy risks, found backfire. Promising approaches include weight-of-evidence scientific consensus related myths, humour incorporating warnings about encountering misinformation. Trying debunk misinformation, informational approaches, had mixed results. This identifies some promising communication Interventions should further evaluated by measuring effects uptake, distal outcomes knowledge attitudes, quasi-experimental real-life contexts.

Language: Английский

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Persistent interaction patterns across social media platforms and over time

Nature, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 628(8008), P. 582 - 589

Published: March 20, 2024

Abstract Growing concern surrounds the impact of social media platforms on public discourse 1–4 and their influence dynamics 5–9 , especially in context toxicity 10–12 . Here, to better understand these phenomena, we use a comparative approach isolate human behavioural patterns across multiple platforms. In particular, analyse conversations different online communities, focusing identifying consistent toxic content. Drawing from an extensive dataset that spans eight over 34 years—from Usenet contemporary media—our findings show conversation user behaviour, irrespective platform, topic or time. Notably, although long consistently exhibit higher toxicity, language does not invariably discourage people participating conversation, necessarily escalate as discussions evolve. Our analysis suggests debates contrasting sentiments among users significantly contribute more intense hostile discussions. Moreover, persistence three decades, despite changes societal norms, underscores pivotal role behaviour shaping discourse.

Language: Английский

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When Lack of Trust in the Government and in Scientists Reinforces Social Inequalities in Vaccination Against COVID-19

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

Published: July 20, 2022

To assess whether lack of trust in the government and scientists reinforces social racial inequalities vaccination practices.A follow-up EpiCov random population-based cohort survey.In July 2021, France.Eighty-thousand nine hundred seventy-one participants aged 18 years more.Adjusted odds ratios COVID-19 status (received at least one dose/ intends to get vaccinated/ does not know vaccinated/refuses vaccination) were assessed using multinomial regressions test associations with factors study how these two interacted each other.In all, 72.2% vaccinated time survey. The population unvaccinated people was younger, less educated, had lower incomes, more often belonged racially minoritized groups, as compared people. Lack curb spread epidemic most associated refusing be vaccinated: OR = 8.86 (7.13 11.00) for 9.07 (7.71 10.07) scientists, prevalent among poorest which consequently reinforced vaccination. 10% who did reached an 16.2 (11.9 22.0) richest did.There is a need develop depoliticised outreach programmes targeted socially disadvantaged design strategies conceived from different backgrounds enable them make fully informed choices.

Language: Английский

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An Analysis of COVID-19 Mortality During the Dominancy of Alpha, Delta, and Omicron in the USA

Journal of Primary Care & Community Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 14

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

The objective of the study was to measure risk death due COVID-19 in relation individuals' characteristics, and severity their disease during dominant periods Alpha, Delta, Omicron variants have influenced mortality rates.

Language: Английский

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The Impact of Social Media on Vaccination: A Narrative Review

Journal of Korean Medical Science, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 38(40)

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

Vaccine hesitancy poses a significant global health challenge, fueled by misinformation and anti-vaccination campaigns on social media platforms (SMPs). This study examines the influence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) non-COVID-19 vaccination in Asia during peri-pandemic period. Through comprehensive analysis available literature, we aim to elucidate role SMPs shaping attitudes behaviors. The findings highlight detrimental impact efforts provide insights into addressing vaccine this critical A narrative review was conducted searching PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar databases from inception May 26, 2022. Only English-language articles involving human participants Asian countries were included review. Out 228 identified through database search, 14 final analysis. prevalence COVID-19 or negative towards vaccines found be high, ranging 20% 55% across countries. Notably, reliance for vaccine-related information associated with higher likelihood hesitancy. trend coincided proliferation conspiracy theories that portrayed as harmful pandemic. Similar patterns observed other types vaccines, including polio, measles mumps rubella, diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccines. use also increased fear among caregivers countries, well 3-4 times delayed immunization. negatively intent due However, they can powerful tool healthcare providers policymakers promote informed decision-making. Efforts should focus leveraging disseminate reliable combat hesitancy, fostering well-informed vaccinated population Asia.

Language: Английский

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COVID-19 vaccination and governance in the case of low, middle and high-income countries

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

Published: June 5, 2023

Abstract Background Global crises, regardless of the place where they started to spread or factors that triggered them, require a comprehensive approach, primarily based on good communication, cooperation and mutual support. No individual no institution should remain indifferent crises but, contrary, be fully aware any involvement in curbing them matters. Although humanity can affected by various types this paper we refer one related COVID-19 pandemic. There are certain reasons come justify our choice: first all, being shock with strong impact people, its analysis performed from several angles; may bring light an image disparate propagation measures counteract it both developed countries, especially those shortage resources. Secondly, context emergence vaccines against COVID-19, is helpful have overview through lens relationship between vaccination process elements characterize governance, differentiated dashboard country categories worldwide: low, middle high-income countries. Our study far capturing complexity arising such social problem, but rather aims outline defining role governance when comes providing firm reactions crisis. Methods Given sample consists large number namely 170, first, examined all together, then, split into three groups (high, low-income), challenging address association vaccination, order see how much interact each six aggregate indicators World Bank (Worldwide Governance Indicators) reflected process. Even if do not oscillate strongly over relatively short periods time, reporting health issues requires sequential inventory, considering closer time intervals, so as able act promptly. Thus, better distinguish evolved also was imprinted present situation quarterly (March, June, September December), 2021, year immunization campaigns were most intense at global level. Regarding applied methods, mention OLS regressions robust estimators panel model, used investigate determinants some describing well other dimensions. Results The findings point out influence differs depending whether belongs high, low-income typology: strongest determinism encountered weakest ones; cases, does matter significantly. However, exploring states included research, observed relevant government effectiveness, regulatory quality control corruption. Conclusions Besides importance indicates that, overall, positively shapes rate level chosen sample. In normative terms, these translated particularly fact serve information raise awareness relevance existence institutional framework allows formulation strategies according patterns country, since actionable tools depend available As general conclusion, public policies designed way strengthen trust regulations governments, reduce multifaceted negative effects crisis hope for total end.

Language: Английский

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The mRNA vaccine, a swift warhead against a moving infectious disease target

Expert Review of Vaccines, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 23(1), P. 336 - 348

Published: Feb. 19, 2024

Introduction The rapid development of mRNA vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 has revolutionized vaccinology, offering hope for swift responses to emerging infectious diseases. Initially met with skepticism, have proven effective and safe, reducing vaccine hesitancy amid the evolving COVID-19 pandemic. pandemic demonstrated that time required modify counter new mutant strains is significantly shorter than it takes pathogens mutate generate variants can thrive in vaccinated populations. This highlights notion technology appears be outpacing viruses ongoing evolutionary race.

Language: Английский

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Investigating the ‘Bolsonaro effect’ on the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic: An empirical analysis of observational data in Brazil

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 19(4), P. e0288894 - e0288894

Published: April 18, 2024

Brazil counts among the countries hardest hit by Covid-19 pandemic. A great deal has been said about negative role played President Bolsonaro's denialism, but relatively few studies have attempted to measure precisely what impact it actually had on Our paper conducts econometric estimates based observational data at municipal level quantitatively assess 'Bolsonaro effect' over time from March 2020 December 2022. To our knowledge, this presents most comprehensive investigation of influence in spread pandemic two angles: considering mortality and key transmission mitigation channels (social distancing vaccination); exploring full cycle (2020-2022) its dynamics time. Controlling for a rich set relevant variables, results find strong persistent death rate: municipalities that were more pro-Bolsonaro recorded significantly fatalities. Furthermore, evidence suggests president's attitude decisions negatively influenced population's behaviour. Firstly, presented lower compliance with social measures. Secondly, vaccination was less widespread places favour former president. Finally, analysis points longer-lasting damaging repercussions. Regression are consistent hypothesis impacted not only vaccination, affected campaigns general thereby jeopardizing historical success National Immunization Program Brazil.

Language: Английский

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Persisting Vaccine Hesitancy in Africa: The Whys, Global Public Health Consequences and Ways-Out—COVID-19 Vaccination Acceptance Rates as Case-in-Point

Vaccines, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 10(11), P. 1934 - 1934

Published: Nov. 15, 2022

Vaccine hesitancy (VH) is the seventh among WHO’s top 10 threats to global public health, which has continued perpetuate transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs) in Africa. Consequently, this paper systematically reviewed COVID-19 acceptance rates (VARs)—including uptake and vaccination intention—in Africa from 2020 2022, compared within five African regions determined context-specific causes VH Generally, VARs ranged 21.0% 97.9% 8.2% 92.0% with mean 59.8 ± 3.8% 58.0 2.4% 2021 respectively. Southern eastern had two 83.5 6.3% 68.9 6.6% 2021, 64.2 4.6% 61.2 5.1% Based on population types, healthcare workers a marginal increase their 55.5 5.6% 60.8 5.3% 2022. In other populations, decreased 62.7 5.2% 54.5 4% As 25 October lags behind world only 24% full vaccinations 84%, 79% 63% reported, respectively, Australian continent, upper-middle-income countries globally. Apart problems confidence, complacency, convenience, communications context, factors driving are inequality, lack production/maintenance facilities, insecurity, high illiteracy level, endemic corruption, mistrust some political leaders, spreading unconfirmed anti-vaccination rumors instability. With an overall rate 58%, still subsists The low have detrimental health implications, as it could facilitate emergence immune invading SARS-CoV-2 variants concern, may spread there need confront these challenges frontally engage traditional religious leaders fight against Africa, restore trust safety efficacy vaccines generally. availability improves, pets zoo-animals reverse zoonotic been reported recommended, limit evolution new concern avert possible epizootic or panzootic susceptible animal species.

Language: Английский

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