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Faith and vaccination: a scoping review of the relationships between religious beliefs and vaccine hesitancy DOI

Muhammad Haaris Tiwana,

Julia Smith

BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(1)

Published: July 6, 2024

Abstract Background Throughout history, vaccines have proven effective in addressing and preventing widespread outbreaks, leading to a decrease the spread fatality rates of infectious diseases. In time where vaccine hesitancy poses significant challenge public health, it is important identify intricate interplay factors exemplified at individual societal levels which influence vaccination behaviours. Through this analysis, we aim shed new light on dynamics among religious groups, contributing broader effort promote uptake, dispel misunderstandings, encourage constructive dialogue with these groups. Methods We used PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews Meta-Analyses extension Scoping Reviews) using 20-point checklist guide review. The inclusion criteria our study were that literature should be English, concerned as focus study, impact religiosity or beliefs either an outcome control variable, concerning population levels, peer-reviewed. Results analysed 14 peer-reviewed articles included components related their published until September 2023. All approximately last decade between 2012 2023, only 4 before 2020. Out studies review, twelve utilized quantitative methods, while remaining two employed qualitative approaches. Among found various approaches categorizing belief identity. most when religion uniformly regarded sole determinant hesitancy, consistently emerges factor hesitancy. review reported sociodemographic some degree within sample populations. Our analysis underscored need nuanced Conclusion Vaccine complex issue driven by myriad commonly associated driver higher

Language: Английский

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Predictors of Persistent COVID-19 Vaccine Refusal Among Previously Infected Patients in Nebraska DOI

He Bai, David M. Brett-Major, Yi Du

et al.

American Journal of Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 115(3), P. 414 - 424

Published: Feb. 12, 2025

Objectives. To identify factors associated with persistent COVID-19 vaccine refusal among Nebraska residents 6 months after an initial diagnosis. Methods. Using case investigation surveillance data and vaccination records from the Department of Health Human Services, a cohort 16 344 unvaccinated, COVID-19‒confirmed individuals (May 2021‒February 2023) were asked for their reason nonvaccination (RNV), then followed to assess subsequent status. We used modified Poisson regression estimate risk unvaccinated status at follow-up against predictors, including RNV, demographic characteristics, adherence mitigation measures, hospitalization, rurality. Results. Compared those whose RNV was missed opportunity/lack convenience, who cited religious exemption (adjusted incidence ratio [AIRR = 1.36; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.31, 1.41), philosophical objection (AIRR 1.28; CI 1.24, 1.34), or institutional confidence/complacency concerns 1.26; 1.19, 1.33) showed greatest nonvaccination. Older age, nonadherence higher rurality are positively Minority hospitalization correlated vaccination. Conclusions. Ideology-centered objections held significant weight previously infected displayed sustained reluctance toward Distinguishing sources misinformation ideologically similar communities could instigate reconsideration ( Am J Public Health. 2025;115(3):414–424. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2024.307921 )

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Rural–Urban Differences in Vaccination and Hesitancy Rates and Trust: US COVID-19 Trends and Impact Survey on a Social Media Platform, May 2021–April 2022 DOI

Sada Soorapanth,

Rex Cheung,

Xinzhi Zhang

et al.

American Journal of Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 113(6), P. 680 - 688

Published: April 13, 2023

Objectives. To analyze rural–urban differences in COVID-19 vaccination uptake, hesitancy, and trust information sources the United States. Methods. We used data from a large survey of Facebook users. computed vaccination, decline rates proportions among individuals hesitant toward for rural urban regions each state May 2021 to April 2022. Results. In 48 states with adequate data, on average, two thirds showed statistically significant monthly between regions, having lower rate at all times. Far fewer when comparing hesitancy versus regions. Doctors health professionals received highest level trust. Friends family were also most trusted areas where uptake was low. Conclusions. Rural–urban difference those still unvaccinated much smaller than rates, suggesting that access vaccines may be another contributor areas. (Am J Public Health. 2023;113(6):680–688. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2023.307274 )

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Bridging science and spirituality: the intersection of religion and public health in the COVID-19 pandemic DOI

Shahana Ayub,

Gibson Anugwom,

Tajudeen Basiru

et al.

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 14

Published: May 19, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has had global impacts on social interactions and religious activities, leading to a complex relationship between religion public health policies. This article reviews impact of the activities beliefs in relation spread virus, as well potential leaders faith communities mitigating through measures community engagement.A literature review was conducted using PubMed Google Scholar, with search terms including "religion," "COVID-19," "pandemic," "coronavirus," "spirituality." We included English articles published January 2020 September 2022, focusing intersection COVID-19.We identified two main themes emerging, selected 32 studies divided 15 focused practices, beliefs, COVID-19, while 17 explored role coping COVID-19. Religious were found correlate virus spread, particularly early days pandemic. religiosity adherence government guidelines mixed, some suggesting increased contributed misconceptions about resistance restrictions. also associated vaccine hesitancy, conservative beliefs. On other hand, played crucial adapting measures, maintaining sense belonging, fostering emotional resilience, upholding compliance measures. importance collaboration leaders, institutions, officials addressing emphasized.This highlights essential faith-based organizations, promoting education, preparedness, response efforts during Engaging can improve control prevention efforts. Collaboration governments, healthcare professionals is necessary combat hesitancy ensure successful vaccination campaigns. insights from this guide future research, policy development, interventions minimize outcomes for individuals affected.

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Impact of Political Leaning on COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy: A Network-Based Multiple Mediation Analysis DOI

Farrokh Alemi, Kyung Hee Lee

Cureus, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Aug. 9, 2023

Prior studies have shown that political affiliation affected COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy. This study re-examined the data to see if these findings hold after controlling for alternative explanations. The dependent variable in was vaccination rates 3,109 counties United States as of April 2022. examined 36 possible explanations hesitancy, including demographic, social, economic, environmental, and medical variables known affect County-level measured a percent voters county who were affiliated with Democratic or Republican parties. Data analyzed using temporally constrained multiple mediation network, which allowed identification both direct indirect predictors rates. Despite there statistically significant relationship between percentage supporters higher affiliation, lower It is Party has played an organizing role encouraging hesitancy patient harm.

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Sociodemographic and socioeconomic disparities in COVID-19 vaccine uptake in Belgium: a nationwide record linkage study DOI

Lisa Cavillot, Joris Adriaan Frank van Loenhout, Brecht Devleesschauwer

et al.

Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 78(3), P. 176 - 183

Published: Dec. 26, 2023

Background Recent studies have identified important social inequalities in SARS-CoV-2 infections and related COVID-19 outcomes the Belgian population. The aim of our study was to investigate sociodemographic socioeconomic characteristics associated with uptake vaccine Belgium. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional analysis first dose among 5 342 110 adults (≥18 years) Belgium on 31 August 2021. integrated data from four national sources: register (vaccination status), Healthdata (laboratory test results), DEMOBEL (sociodemographic/socioeconomic data) Common Base Register for HealthCare Actors (individuals licensed practice healthcare profession Belgium). used multivariable logistic regression identifying not having obtained each its three regions (Flanders, Brussels Wallonia). Results During period, 10% (536 716/5 110) adult population included sample vaccinated dose. A lower found young individuals, men, migrants, single parents, one-person households disadvantaged groups (with levels income education, unemployed). Overall, disparities were comparable all regions. Conclusions identification vaccination is critical develop strategies guaranteeing more equitable coverage

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Critical Insights Into Public Health Interventions: Partnership, Cultural and Racial Tensions, and Vaccine Hesitancy Within Somali Communities in the Upper Midwest, USA, and Western Norway DOI

Claire A. Pernat, Rebekah Pratt, Fungisai Gwanzura Ottemöller

et al.

Health Promotion Practice, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 7, 2025

As the COVID-19 pandemic recedes, SARS-CoV-2 vaccination is crucial for reducing transmission and severity, but vaccine hesitancy remains a challenge. The study explored community actions initiatives addressing among Somali immigrant communities in cities Upper Midwest, USA, Western Norway, focusing on trust factors comparing members of diaspora two distinct social cultural contexts. Qualitative collective case studies were conducted, involving 14 semi-structured interviews with key informants from Midwest Norway knowledgeable about designed to address hesitancy. Data coded NVivo 12 analyzed thematically, guided by Bergen Model Collaborative Functioning Socioecological identify basic organizational themes. findings illustrate critical sociopolitical influences hesitancy, like racial tensions following George Floyd’s murder Minneapolis mistrust toward government Norway. Effective strategies included maintaining long-term relationships culturally tailored outreach communication reduce Conversely, Norway’s less community-centric approach, translation services without deeper engagement, faced challenges trust-building. highlights essential role affirming approaches health communities. Trust, fostered through involvement understanding contexts, pivotal This research offers insights into designing implementing effective promotion populations’ unique needs. It emphasizes necessity integrating socioecological perspectives community-specific interventions practice policy.

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Increasing confidence for pediatric COVID-19 and influenza vaccines using messages affirming parental autonomy: A randomized online experiment DOI

Lynne M Cotter,

Molecula Hopkins-Sheets,

Sijia Yang

et al.

Vaccine, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 53, P. 126947 - 126947

Published: March 2, 2025

Language: Английский

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Prevalence and Beliefs Associated with Vaccine Hesitancy Among Muslim-Americans: Pilot Study (Preprint) DOI

M S Ali,

William Sörensen, Cheryl Cooper

et al.

Published: April 9, 2025

BACKGROUND Vaccine hesitancy hinders the management of preventable illnesses. Currently, there are gaps in public health research on vaccine among Muslim-Americans. OBJECTIVE We aimed to understand extent American-Muslims, and factors for care decision making regarding vaccination. METHODS Participants were recruited through Facebook group posts. Seventy-three participants completed online Qualtrics survey. Sixty-three met inclusion criteria. Participants’ responses collapsed into following belief scores: political leaning, religiosity, trust institutions, hesitancy. RESULTS who older age, had attained higher levels education, employed, unmarried, identified with Sunni sect less hesitant. Most (36.5%) more likely accept a if it no reported safety issues. be hesitant about vaccines concerns or poor efficacy. CONCLUSIONS Results both align contradict previous studies conducted Muslim majority religiously heterogenous countries. This study found an association between Islamic attitudes towards vaccines. Follow up necessary gauge larger, diverse population Based this study’s findings, healthcare professionals can better promote by addressing their patient’s institutions.

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Изменчивость ковид-скептических установок в России: результаты анализа двух волн лонгитюдного опроса «Ценности в кризисе» DOI

Юлия Александровна Афанасьева,

Борис Соколов, Anna Shirokanova

et al.

Monitoring obŝestvennogo mneniâ: èkonomičeskie i socialʹnye peremeny, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 2, P. 53 - 77

Published: May 7, 2024

В ходе пандемии COVID-19 многие люди, в том числе России, не воспринимали угрозу, исходящую от нового вируса, всерьез и игнорировали базовые меры предосторожности, такие как ношение масок соблюдение социальной дистанции. силу очевидной опасности, которую подобные взгляды провоцируемое ими безответственное поведение представляют для других людей, феномен ковид-скептицизма стал объектом пристального интереса социологов специалистов сфере общественного здоровья. Однако большинство научных работ по теме фокусируются на установлении коррелятов статической, кросс-секционной перспективе. Настоящее исследование направлено выявление социально-демографических личностных факторов изменчивости индивидуальных установок отношению к коронавирусу российском контексте пытается ответить вопрос, какие характеристики отличают тех, кто перестает быть ковид-скептиками с течением времени, чьи установки меняются обратном направлении. Для этого используются данные двух волн российской части лонгитюдного международного онлайн-опроса «Ценности кризисе» (июнь 2020 г. апрель — май 2021 г.). Доля скептиков среди участников опроса, принявших участие обеих волнах, чуть менее чем за год сократилась 37,4% до 31,6%. Среди повторно опрошенных 15,4% перестали ковид-скептиками, а 9,6% стали ими. Те, отказывается скептической позиции, старше ее принимает, имеют более высокий доход, больше тревожатся поводу здоровья собственного, так близких. Кроме того, бывшие скептики большей степени (по сравнению новыми) поддерживают ценности равенства выбора (подвиды эмансипативных ценностей К. Вельцеля). Переход из группы нескептиков группу (равно наоборот) также тесно ассоциируется со снижением (ростом) институционального доверия. Благодарность. Статья подготовлена рамках гранта, предоставленного Министерством науки высшего образования Российской Федерации (№ соглашения о предоставлении гранта: 075-15-2022-325).

Language: Русский

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