Nursing Open,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(5)
Published: May 1, 2024
Abstract
Aim
The
study
assessed
the
knowledge,
attitude,
intentional
practice
and
individualized
factors
of
COVID‐19
vaccine
uptake
among
adults
in
Tanzania.
Design
Hospital‐based
analytical
cross‐sectional
study.
Methods
Quantitative
approaches
were
adopted
to
312
randomly
selected
using
an
interviewer‐administered
structured
questionnaire.
Descriptive
analysis
established
frequencies
percentages
variables
at
a
95%
confidence
interval
5%
significance
level.
Results
Mean
age
was
24.66
±
6.503
which
61.5%
males.
86.9%
them
not
vaccinated.
57.7%
respondents
had
inadequate
knowledge
about
vaccine,
negative
attitudes
towards
it.
63.8%
demonstrated
unwillingness
be
Participants'
sociodemographic
characteristics
profiles
significantly
associated
with
attitude
willingness
it
(
p
<
0.05).
Findings
highlight
need
for
large‐scale
interventions
address
low
vaccine.
Adults'
get
coronavirus
comparatively
low.
Sociodemographic
profiles,
Journal of Public Health,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
31(11), P. 1829 - 1845
Published: Sept. 19, 2022
Abstract
Aim
Although
multiple
COVID-19
vaccines
are
approved
for
global
use,
vaccine
hesitancy
poses
a
substantial
risk
health.
Therefore,
the
aim
of
this
umbrella
review
is
to
identify
those
factors
that
influence
vaccination
in
general
population.
This
necessary
improve
effectiveness
future
programmes.
Methods
PubMed,
Embase,
Scopus,
PsycInfo,
Cochrane
Database
Systematic
Reviews,
Epistemonikos,
and
PROSPERO
(International
Prospective
Register
Reviews)
were
searched
on
December
21,
2021.
included
reviews
which
investigated
intention,
willingness,
or
with
regard
adult
populations,
no
restrictions
setting.
Content-based
structure
was
used
synthesise
extracted
data.
The
findings
presented
based
Strategic
Advisory
Group
Experts
(SAGE)
Working
Model
hesitancy.
Results
A
total
3,392
studies
identified,
31
met
inclusion
criteria.
most
frequently
documented
associated
contextual
factors,
such
as
sex,
age,
social
inequalities;
individual
group
trust
healthcare
system,
public
health
authorities,
governments,
history
vaccination;
vaccine-specific
concern
safety,
perceived
barriers,
vaccines,
about
rapid
development
vaccine;
disease-specific
fear
being
infected
COVID-19,
severity
knowledge
COVID-19.
Conclusion
There
Our
lay
foundation
further
understand
uptake
provide
possible
targets
intervention
However,
there
gaps
research
concerning
certain
including
people
mental
disorders.
Vaccines,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
10(12), P. 2026 - 2026
Published: Nov. 26, 2022
This
study
systematically
analyzed
the
literature
using
theory
of
planned
behavior
(TPB)
as
a
theoretical
framework
to
examine
influence
its
constructs
on
vaccination
intention
against
COVID-19.
Quantitative
studies
were
searched
in
PubMed,
CINAHL,
Web
Science,
and
Google
Scholar
following
PRISMA
guidelines.
The
average
rate
COVID-19
was
73.19%,
ranging
from
31%
88.86%.
Attitude
had
strongest
association
with
(r+
=
0.487,
95%
CI:
0.368–0.590),
followed
by
subjective
norms
0.409,
0.300–0.507),
perceived
behavioral
control
0.286,
0.198–0.369).
Subgroup
analyses
showed
that
pooled
effect
sizes
TPB
varied
across
geographic
regions
populations.
large
Asia,
Europe,
Oceania,
especially
among
adult
general
population,
parents,
patients.
Subjective
Asia
parents
Perceived
most
dominant
predictor
acceptance
Africa
These
findings
suggest
provides
useful
for
predicting
receive
vaccine.
Hence,
public
awareness
educational
programs
aimed
at
promoting
should
consider
achieve
goal.
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.
JMIR Public Health and Surveillance,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10, P. e54769 - e54769
Published: April 30, 2024
The
unprecedented
emergence
of
the
COVID-19
pandemic
necessitated
development
and
global
distribution
vaccines,
making
understanding
vaccine
acceptance
hesitancy
crucial
to
overcoming
barriers
vaccination
achieving
widespread
immunization.
Communications Medicine,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
3(1)
Published: Feb. 20, 2023
Migrants,
people
experiencing
homelessness
(PEH),
or
precariously
housed
(PH)
are
at
high
risk
for
COVID-19
infection,
hospitalization,
and
death
from
COVID-19.
However,
while
data
on
vaccine
uptake
in
these
populations
available
the
USA,
Canada,
Denmark,
we
lacking,
to
best
of
our
knowledge,
France.In
late
2021,
carried
out
a
cross-sectional
survey
determine
coverage
PEH/PH
residing
Ile-de-France
Marseille,
France,
explore
its
drivers.
Participants
aged
over
18
years
were
interviewed
face-to-face
where
they
slept
previous
night,
their
preferred
language,
then
stratified
analysis
into
three
housing
groups
(Streets,
Accommodated,
Precariously
Housed).
Standardized
vaccination
rates
computed
compared
French
population.
Multilevel
univariate
multivariable
logistic
regression
models
built.We
find
that
76.2%
(95%
confidence
interval
[CI]
74.3-78.1)
3690
participants
received
least
one
dose
91.1%
population
did
so.
Vaccine
varies
by
stratum,
with
highest
(85.6%;
reference)
PH,
followed
Accommodated
(75.4%;
adjusted
odds-ratio
=
0.79;
95%
CI
0.51-1.09
vs.
PH)
lowest
Streets
(42.0%;
AOR
0.38;
95%CI
0.25-0.57
PH).
Use
certificate,
age,
socioeconomic
factors,
hesitancy
is
associated
coverage.In
PEH/PH,
especially
most
excluded,
less
likely
than
general
receive
vaccines.
While
mandate
has
proved
an
effective
strategy,
targeted
outreach,
on-site
vaccinations,
sensitization
activities
strategies
enhancing
can
easily
be
replicated
future
campaigns
other
settings.Vulnerable
populations,
such
as
homelessness,
have
vaccine.
We
aimed
identify
potential
reasons
this,
interviewing
homeless/precariously
France.
found
although
homeless
been
vaccinated,
lower
Among
homeless,
vaccinated
those
living
streets.
The
need
certificates
support
social
workers
positive
drivers
uptake,
influence
family/friends,
fear
negatively
affect
uptake.
Providing
vaccines
tailoring
programs
better
target
vulnerable
should
priorities.
Raising
awareness
involving
trusted
third
parties
also
key
countering
negative
beliefs.
Our
insights
apply
beyond
crisis,
when
routinely
supporting
health
populations.
Frontiers in Public Health,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: June 12, 2023
A
large
number
of
systematic
reviews
have
been
published
that
synthesized
various
determinants
COVID-19
vaccination
intention
(CVI).
However,
they
reported
inconsistent
evidence.
Therefore,
we
conducted
a
meta-review
(systematic
review
reviews)
to
provide
comprehensive
synthesis
factors
influencing
CVI.
PLoS ONE,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
18(7), P. e0289295 - e0289295
Published: July 28, 2023
Background
The
COVID-19
vaccination
is
regarded
as
an
effective
intervention
for
controlling
the
pandemic.
However,
vaccine
hesitancy
hampering
efforts
geared
towards
reducing
burden
of
Therefore,
examining
and
its
predictors
among
healthcare
workers
essential
to
improving
uptake.
In
sub-Saharan
Africa,
pooled
proportion
yet
be
known.
Purpose
present
study
was
estimate
in
Sub-Saharan
Africa.
Methods
A
systematic
search
articles
conducted
PubMed,
Science
Direct,
African
Journal
Online,
Google
Scholar.
Data
extracted
with
help
Excel.
analysis
using
STATA
17.
Heterogeneity
studies
assessed
Cochrane
Q
1
2
tests.
random
effects
model
used
examine
estimates
determine
if
heterogeneity
exhibited.
Results
total
15
involving
7498
participants
were
included
final
analysis.
prevalence
46%,
95%
CI
(0.38–0.54).
negative
beliefs
14.0%
(OR
=
1.05,
CI:
1.04,
1.06),
perceived
low
risk
infection
24.0%
1.25,
1.23,
1.28),
side
25.0%
1.21,
1.24).
Conclusion
data
revealed
generally
high
health
Future
adoption
uptake
should
improved
by
national
individual
level
efforts.
it
crucial
address
myths
obstacles
preventing
professionals
from
accepting
soon
feasible
since
their
willingness
get
serves
important
example
broader
public.
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.
The Lancet Regional Health - Europe,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
27, P. 100584 - 100584
Published: Feb. 27, 2023
Healthcare
workers
(HCWs)
have
been
disproportionally
affected
by
COVID-19.
We
investigated
factors
associated
with
two-
and
three-dose
COVID-19
vaccine
uptake
SARS-CoV-2
seropositivity
among
1504
HCWs
enrolled
(19
February-7
May
2021)
in
a
prospective
effectiveness
cohort
Albania
through
secondary
analysis.We
collected
sociodemographic,
occupational,
health,
prior
infection,
vaccination
data
from
all
at
enrollment.
Vaccination
status
was
assessed
weekly
June
2022.
A
serum
sample
participants
enrollment
tested
for
anti-spike
antibodies.
analyzed
characteristics
outcomes
using
multivariable
logistic
regression.By
11
2022,
1337
(88.9%)
had
received
two
doses,
of
whom
255
(19.1%)
booster.
Factors
significantly
receiving
three
doses
(adjusted
odds
ratio
(aOR),
95%
CIs)
were
being
≥35
years
(35-44
years:
1.76
(1.05-2.97);
45-54
3.11
(1.92-5.05);
≥55
3.38
(2.04-5.59))
vaccinated
against
influenza
(1.78;
1.20-2.64).
Booster
dose
receipt
lower
females
(0.58;
0.41-0.81),
previously
infected
(0.67;
0.48-0.93),
nurses
midwives
(0.31;
0.22-0.45),
support
staff
(0.19;
0.11-0.32).
Overall
1076
(72%)
seropositive
Nurses
midwifes
(1.45;
1.05-2.02),
(1.57;
1.03-2.41),
performing
aerosol-generating
procedures
(AGPs)
(1.40;
1.01-1.94)
higher
seropositive,
while
smokers
reduced
(0.55;
0.40-0.75).In
large
Albanian
HCWs,
booster
very
low,
particularly
younger,
female,
non-physician
despite
evidence
demonstrating
the
added
benefit
boosters
preventing
infection
severe
disease.
Reasons
behind
these
disparities
should
be
explored
to
develop
targeted
strategies
order
promote
this
critical
population.
seroprevalence
non-physicians
APGs.
better
understanding
contributing
differences
is
needed
inform
interventions
that
could
reduce
infections
future.This
study
funded
Task
Force
Global
Health
(US
Centers
Disease
Control
(CDC)
cooperative
agreement
#
NU51IP000873)
World
Organization,
Regional
Office
Europe.