Willingness to receive COVID-19 vaccine and associated factors among teachers in Dambi Dollo, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 25(1)

Published: Jan. 2, 2025

Teachers play important roles in influencing vaccine uptake decisions and should serve as examples for their students by willingly getting vaccinated. Given the low vaccination rates this area, it is crucial to explore teachers' willingness get vaccinated emphasize role promoting acceptance. The main objective of study was assess teachers receive COVID-19 its associated factors Dambi Dollo town. A school-based cross-sectional conducted from February 1 March 30, 2022. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire analysed with SPSS version 23.0. dependent variable vaccine. Variables that showed an association bivariable analyses at p-value 0.25 entered into multiple stepwise logistic regression model. p- value 0.05 considered statistically significant study's multivariable analysis determine presence between independent variables. Adjusted Odds ratios, along corresponding 95% confidence intervals used interpret findings. total 247 participated study. About 92% town have heard 67.2% them knew can prevent disease. On other hand, 51% (95%CI: 44.8, 57.2) respondents had good knowledge about From participants, 68.4% 62.5, 74.3) willing immediately while remaining either not or ready time data collection. Those participants having six times more (AOR = 5.85, 95%CI: 2.74, 12.47) comparison those poor knowledge. In conclusion, level among school 68.4. Followers Protestant religion Muslims less compared Orthodox Christians be

Language: Английский

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Analyses of the Barriers and Drivers of Ghana’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program Using the 5A Taxonomy: A Scoping Review

SAGE Open, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(1)

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

The review explored topical vaccination themes in literature to describe the barriers and drivers of effective COVID-19 Ghana. We searched Scopus, Medline, Cinahl, Google Scholar, covering papers published exclusively Ghana between December 2019 January 2023. Using predefined inclusion exclusion criteria, 27 were included review. adopted 5As taxonomy organize into five dimensions, namely, Access, Affordability, Awareness, Acceptance, Activation. Our analysis shows that Acceptance was most frequently research theme ( n = 23, 85.1%), followed by Awareness 19, 70.4%), Activation 14, 52%), Access 7, 25.7%), Affordability 6, 22.2%). Further, we found awareness campaign messages be largely concentrated Accra, Kumasi other hotspots. Further studies on vaccine financing, access individuals families information dissemination campaigns is highly recommended.

Language: Английский

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Predictors of COVID-19 Stress and COVID-19 Vaccination Acceptance among Adolescents in Ghana

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 19(13), P. 7871 - 7871

Published: June 27, 2022

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continues to ravage world economies, and with its recent mutations, countries worldwide are finding ways of ramping up their vaccination programmes. This cross-sectional design study, therefore, examined the predictors COVID-19 stress acceptance among adolescents in Ghana. A total 817 participants were conveniently selected respond measures on fear COVID-19, perceived stigma from self-stigma believing information, infection prevention behaviours, stress, acceptance. It was found that females believed information accepted more than males did. Moreover, there significant relationships between majority COVID-19-related variables. Furthermore, behaviours be stress. Additionally, danger contamination fears (a subscale stress), traumatic stress) These findings imply different factors influence variable. Therefore, careful considerations research should employed by health authorities policymakers preparing target age groups for purposes.

Language: Английский

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Predictors of SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine Uptake among Health Professionals: A Cross-Sectional Study in Ghana

Vaccines, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(1), P. 190 - 190

Published: Jan. 16, 2023

COV-2 SARs has disproportionately affected low- and middle-income countries such as Ghana, where the healthcare system was not prepared enough to provide care, drugs, equipment. This study carried out assess predictors of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among health professionals in Bono region Ghana. A facility-based cross-sectional conducted 424 recruited through simple random sampling. Univariate multivariate logistic regression models were utilized identify presented an odds ratio (OR) with a 95% confidence interval (CI). All respondents had heard about vaccine. The most common source information media (45.8%). proportion who accepted 73.6%. Among those did take vaccine, 64.3% willing it future. key taking included: age 25 45 years (AOR = 1.96, CI: 1.14-3.35), older than 5.30, 2.59-10.87), males 4.09, 2.34-7.15), Christians 3.10, 1.44-7.72), at least three experience 1.74, 1.033-2.93). Reasons for vaccines rapidly developed approved (41.0%), immediate side effects (39.2%), unforeseen future (37.5%). showed that participants received their first dose vaccination, hesitant receive is positive finding policy makers since reflects fewer resources will be needed behavioural change initiatives. In addition, would present chance focus on minority individuals are unwilling offer targeted community mobilisation.

Language: Английский

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Vaccine inequity: a threat to Africa’s recovery from COVID-19

Tropical Medicine and Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 51(1)

Published: Dec. 19, 2023

Abstract Background Vaccine inequity is a reality facing the Sub-Saharan Africa region as vaccine nationalism from high-income countries (HICs) leads to limited access lifesaving vaccines needed end pandemic. In Africa, significant portion of population has yet be vaccinated against Covid-19; however, barriers accessing such vaccines, including capacity challenges, still persist despite implementation COVAX facility meant support lower- and middle-income (LMICs) boost vaccination. Methods This study involved systemic narrative review where literature search was conducted using NCBI’s PMC BMC databases based on defined keywords. Three authors were in consensus applied settle disagreements validate findings. Results this systematic review, we report that remains challenge for LMICs HICs hoard even bypass procure doses directly manufacturers. Factors promote hesitancy include misinformation regarding Covid-19 vaccine, lack trust politicians pharmaceutical industry, concerns about safety efficacy. The policies implemented enhance coverage mandates, community engagement, partnerships, all seek equity vaccination ending Covid-19. Conclusion persists contributes prolonged pandemic LMICs. response, African governments have taken certain measures uptake but more needs done address resistance vaccines.

Language: Английский

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The Effect of Combining the COVID-19 Vaccine with the Seasonal Influenza Vaccine on Reducing COVID-19 Vaccine Rejection Among Libyans

Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(2), P. 292 - 302

Published: May 12, 2023

Abstract Background Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine coverage remains low in Libya compared to other countries the Eastern Mediterranean Region. This study aimed evaluate willingness of general public receive COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccines. Additionally, investigate potential effect combining two vaccines reduce rejection. Methods An anonymous nationwide online cross-sectional survey was carried out from 1st September 16th October 2022. Libyans aged 18 years or older were recruited using convenience snowball sampling approaches. The participants surveyed for sociodemographic information, health status, vaccination attitude towards Results A total 2484 formed final sample: 68.7% females, 39.4% 18–25 years, 50.4% single, 32.5% had previous infection, 47.2% experienced death among relatives. Three-fourths respondents showed rejection: 57.3% did not vaccination, 10.1% would complete primary series, 7.8% refused booster doses. About 55.0% rejected while 1.9% reported uptake 21.2% willing get first time. 18.8% already received last year intended this season, 3.3% unwilling despite receiving it season. Age, sex, occupation significantly associated with Rejection decreased if its combination as a single dose suggested, 28.2% rejector group accepting combined be safer (50.9%), needing fewer injections (24.0%), more effective (19.1%), less expensive (3%). Approximately 73.0% due fear side effects (48.7%), absence published studies on (29.8%), considering useless (11.2%). Conclusion In Libya, prevalence rejection high, relatively lower. If are administered simultaneously injection, may better-perceived safety efficacy besides being convenient terms number cost.

Language: Английский

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COVID-19 Vaccinations, Trust, and Vaccination Decisions within the Refugee Community of Calgary, Canada

Vaccines, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(2), P. 177 - 177

Published: Feb. 9, 2024

Refugee decisions to vaccinate for COVID-19 are a complex interplay of factors which include individual perceptions, access barriers, trust, and specific factors, contribute lower vaccine uptake. To address this, the WHO calls localized solutions increase uptake refugees evidence inform future vaccination efforts. However, limited engages directly with about their experiences vaccinations. this gap, researchers conducted qualitative interviews (N = 61) (n 45), sponsors 3), key informants 13) connected local efforts in Calgary. Thematic analysis was synthesize themes related perspectives, experiences, patient intersections policies systems. Findings reveal that benefit from ample services delivered at various stages, not solely vaccinations, create multiple positive touch points health immigration This builds trust confidence promotes Despite affecting decisions, reason timely credible information through trusted intermediaries an environment addressed refugee needs concerns. As placed relationships core decision-making vaccination, it is recommended healthcare systems work reach refugees. can be targeted culturally responsive delivery meets patients where they are, including barrier reduction measures such as translation on-site educational outreach partnerships private groups, community organizations leaders.

Language: Английский

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Willingness to Accept the COVID-19 Vaccine and Related Factors among Indian Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study

Vaccines, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 10(7), P. 1095 - 1095

Published: July 8, 2022

To achieve herd immunity to a disease, large portion of the population needs be vaccinated, which is possible only when there broad acceptance vaccine within community. Thus, policymakers need understand how general public will perceive vaccine. This study focused on degree COVID-19 hesitancy and refusal explored sociodemographic correlations that influence refusal. A cross-sectional online survey was conducted among adult India. The consisted basic demographic questions from Vaccination Attitudes Examination (VAX) Scale. Multinomial logistical regression used identify correlates Of 1582 people in study, 9% refused become vaccinated 30.8% were hesitant. We found both predictors nearly identical (lower socioeconomic status, female gender, older age groups), except for three groups (subjects aged 45−64 years, those with approximate income <10,000 INR/month, residing rural households) showed slightly higher odds than address underlying determinants formulate awareness programs specific subgroups are at risk rejecting convert who undecided or hesitant into willing accept

Language: Английский

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Who do we trust? Differences in types of trust and beliefs in conspiracy theories between vaccinated and unvaccinated Europeans across 17 European countries

Social and Personality Psychology Compass, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 17(9)

Published: June 2, 2023

Abstract A plethora of research has highlighted that trust in science, political trust, and conspiracy theories are all important contributors to vaccine uptake behavior. In the current investigation, relying on data from 17 countries ( N = 30,096) European Social Survey we examined how those who received (and wanted receive COVID‐19 vaccine) compared did not differ their in: politicians parties, international organizations towards people general. We also whether they differed much believed theories. Those (or receive) COVID scored significantly higher forms lower theory beliefs. logistic regression suggested politicians, organizations, as well belief were significant predictors, even after accounting for key demographic characteristics.

Language: Английский

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COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy between family decision-makers and non-decision-makers among college teachers

Annals of Medicine, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 55(1), P. 292 - 304

Published: Jan. 3, 2023

Background Teachers with high educational levels significantly impact the health-related knowledge and attitudes of young students their family members. This study aimed to investigate coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine hesitancy associated factors, compare differences between decision-makers non-decision-makers among college teachers.Methods A cross-sectional online survey was administered across mainland China from 4 7 August 2021. Overall, 251 teachers were included using snowball sampling. multivariable logistic regression model applied explore association receive a COVID-19 vaccine.Results 42.2% hesitant being vaccinated against COVID-19. The rate lower primary than that (34.8% vs. 60.3%, p < .001). Primary less regarding vaccination (OR = 0.37, 95% CI 0.20–0.70); remarkably, whereas those engaged in nursing education versus non-medical related professional 2.67, 1.29–5.49), partial full-course recipients 4.48, CI: 1.76–11.42) more likely be vaccination.Conclusion Our findings indicate proportion are receiving vaccination, exhibit family. Family can considered priority for promotion, thereby enhancing acceptance vulnerable populations—including older adults children—and preventing adverse outcomes.KEY MESSAGESQuestion: How prevalent is teachers? Do exist non-decision-makers?Findings: We found substantial COVID-19, exhibited non-decision-makers.Meaning: distinguishing necessary facilitate promotion interventions teachers.

Language: Английский

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