Public acceptability of COVID-19 vaccines and its predictors in Middle ‎Eastern/North African (MENA) countries: a systematic review‎

Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 18(5)

Published: March 23, 2022

Introduction COVID-19 vaccines emerged as a worldwide hope to contain the pandemic. However, many people ‎are still hesitant receive these vaccines. We aimed systematically review public knowledge, perception, and acceptability of in Middle East North Africa (MENA) countries predictors vaccine this region.Methods searched databases PubMed, Scopus, Web Science, Cochrane retrieved ‎all relevant studies by 5 August 2021.Results There was considerable variation acceptance ‎rates, from 12% study Israel 83.3% Kuwait, although two other mentioned 75% ‎and 82.2% rates. Concerns about side effects safety were main reasons for ‎the lack taking vaccine, which reported 19 studies. ‎Conclusion Several factors, such age, gender, education level, comorbidities, worthy attention they could expand coverage target population.‎

Language: Английский

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Risk Perception of COVID-19 in Indonesia During the First Stage of the Pandemic

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 9

Published: Oct. 21, 2021

Community perceptions of early-stage pandemics may have significant implications for subsequent disease control and management. Perceptions COVID-19 among Indonesian citizens were assessed 2 months after the first reported case in country. The study used an online survey tool, which was adapted from a standardized questionnaire risk perception infectious outbreak. questions involved respondents' perceived level knowledge, preparedness, efficacy measures, newness, infectiousness, seriousness, motivating hindering factors, effectiveness prevention methods, as well that actual knowledge respondents such causative agents, modes transmission, number total cases, available measures. A 1,043 participated this study. main sources information social media (85.2%) news (82.2%). Nearly all aware is viral with saliva droplets (97.1%) contaminated surfaces (86.5%) being its transmission. Participants showed good pertaining to adequate belief toward their efficacy, willingness implement More than 95% be either serious or very serious. However, anxiety moderate, suggesting presence tolerance community. Individual characteristics gender, educational background, occupation found statistically relationship tolerance, but voluntary participation measures high similar. This indicates health campaign during early pandemic Indonesia success. research also revealed certain areas where promotion, education, awareness might improved.

Language: Английский

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Influence of Environmental Risk Exposure on the Determinants of COVID-19 Booster Vaccination in an Urban Thai Population

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 21(6), P. 745 - 745

Published: June 6, 2024

This study aimed to identify the influence of environmental risk exposure levels on predictive factors COVID-19 booster dose vaccination in an urban Thai population post-pandemic era. Six locations, including three provinces with highest and lowest levels, were selected by calculating indexes. Participants from capital district each province chosen via simple random sampling technique interviewed using a structured questionnaire. A total 1315 individuals included sample this study, best predictors determined multiple regression analysis. The results showed that high level occurred number days exceeding limits set for PM10 rates mortality lung cancer. vaccinations given amount 43.4% during post-COVID-19 pandemic period. Our multivariate analysis indicated working age group (≥25 years old); those higher education (diploma degree above); full-time employment (government private sectors); monthly incomes (≥USD144.1); areas significantly contributed To summarize, rate acceptance Thailand was influenced socio-economic concerns. These findings improve our understating both global how affects behavioral change patterns could effectiveness management.

Language: Английский

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COVID-19 risk perception and public compliance with preventive measures: Evidence from a multi-wave household survey in the MENA region

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 18(7), P. e0283412 - e0283412

Published: July 10, 2023

This study investigates the association between individuals' concern about contracting COVID-19 and their compliance with recommended preventive mitigation measures, namely wearing face masks, maintaining social distancing handwashing, in context of Middle East North Africa (MENA) region. The empirical analysis is based on a panel dataset from Combined MENA Monitor Household Survey, which was carried out Jordan, Morocco, Sudan, Tunisia Egypt. Applying probit estimation technique, positive statistically significant found level worries measures. Notably, results revealed that this followed "first-up-then-down" trend, showing three measures rose as virus increased, then markedly decreased after they had been infected. Socio-demographic characteristics contributing to lower levels included being male, over 60, having education household income. A cross-country remarkable differences five countries, strongest concerns adherence observed weakest seen Jordan Morocco. Policy implications are outlined for effective risk communication management during disease outbreaks public health emergencies encourage appropriate behaviours.

Language: Английский

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Perceived risk of infection and death from COVID-19 among community members of low- and middle-income countries: A cross-sectional study

F1000Research, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 11, P. 345 - 345

Published: Sept. 7, 2022

Background: Risk perceptions of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are considered important as they impact community health behaviors. The aim this study was to determine the perceived risk infection and death due COVID-19 assess factors associated with such among members in low- middle-income countries (LMICs) Africa, Asia, South America. Methods: An online cross-sectional conducted 10 LMICs America from February May 2021. A questionnaire utilized its plausible determinants. logistic regression model used identify perceptions. Results: total 1,646 responses were included analysis becoming infected dying COVID-19. Our data suggested that 36.4% participants had a high infection, while only 22.4% Being woman, working healthcare-related sectors, contracting pulmonary disease, knowing people immediate social environment who or have been COVID-19, well seeing reading about individuals on media TV all higher In addition, being elderly, having heart COVID-19. Conclusions: relatively low respondents; suggests need conduct campaigns disseminate knowledge information ongoing pandemic.

Language: Английский

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Mechanisms behind COVID-19 scepticism among socially marginalised individuals in Europe

Journal of Risk Research, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 26(6), P. 675 - 696

Published: May 8, 2023

Homeless and materially disadvantaged people are considered particularly vulnerable to COVID-19 infection. So far, there is no systematic knowledge about how the homeless perceive risks of what factors influence development sceptical views underestimation dangers posed by virus. The aim our study therefore to: (1) Explore risk perception socially marginalised individuals, focusing on their assessment probability getting infected virus perceived harmful consequences disease; (2) examine influencing beliefs these individuals. We use cross-sectional survey data with 273 participants from eight countries 32 interviews five workshops managers staff social care organisations in ten European countries. Our results indicate that among participants, 49% can be labelled sceptics regard infected, 38% disease. find scepticism related low levels all types capital, trust information authorities being a minority. However, most important predictor respondents' general lack concern health risks. Additionally, qualitative indicates multifaceted nature scepticism, as it may relate origins COVID-19, infection, its protective measures, others. Improved understanding groups contributes better disorder during crises, ways which this could managed through policies against marginalisation, including disaster reduction.

Language: Английский

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Perceptions of risk for COVID-19 among individuals with chronic diseases and stakeholders in Central Appalachia

Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 8(1)

Published: Oct. 7, 2021

Abstract Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is rapidly evolving and a serious public health threat worldwide. Timely effective control of the highly dependent on preventive approaches. Perception risk major determinant behavior. The current study explores association between actual perceived for one’s self, family/friends friends, community. A questionnaire was administered to participants in Central Appalachia ( n = 102). based number chronic conditions following conditions: hypertension, heart disease, cancer, diabetes, obstructive pulmonary disease. Participants were also queried about their perception COVID-19. Generalized Linear Models used independently evaluate likelihood one’s: family/friends, community, risk. Actual COVID-19 significantly associated with higher self b 0.24; p 0.04), but not 0.05; 0.68), or community 0.14; 0.16). No insurance negatively −0.59; 0.04) −0.92; < 0.001). Male gender −0.47; 0.01) family/friends. In conclusion, individuals’ own This indicates that greater compared Therefore, monitoring up patients addressing lack awareness others needed prevent curtail spread

Language: Английский

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Perceived risk of infection and death from COVID-19 among community members of low- and middle-income countries: A cross-sectional study

F1000Research, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 11, P. 345 - 345

Published: March 22, 2022

Risk perceptions of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are considered important as they impact community health behaviors. The aim this study was to determine the perceived risk infection and death due COVID-19 assess factors associated with such among members in low- middle-income countries (LMICs) Africa, Asia, South America.

Language: Английский

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Correction: Perceptions of risk for COVID-19 among individuals with chronic diseases and stakeholders in Central Appalachia

Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 8(1)

Published: Nov. 16, 2021

[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1057/s41599-021-00906-7.].

Language: Английский

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The perceived threat of COVID‐19 and its impact on hygienic precautionary behaviors: A multi‐countries study

Public Health Nursing, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 39(5), P. 899 - 908

Published: Feb. 13, 2022

Abstract Objective(s) To explore the perceived threats of COVID‐19 and how it changed personal hygienic precautionary behaviors across multiple countries in Middle East North Africa (MENA) region. Design A cross‐sectional descriptive design was used to survey four targeted MENA countries: Jordan, Palestinian territories, Saudi Arabia, Egypt. Sample nonprobability convenience sampling utilized. The link questionnaire distributed through social media groups within Facebook ® Twitter . are known accessible by general population at countries. Measurement Data collected using Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire an adapted instrument that examine during pandemic. Results Answers participants ( n = 2604) were valid included study. results show a minimal perception threat among on most BIP‐Q5 items (M 12.9, SD 7.2). Moreover, highest compliance rates recommended found populations above age 50 years (F 2.89, p .04), females (t 5.18, .003), being married 3.09, .029), health care professional ‐2.20, .028). Conclusion with Arab societies below need critically urgent attention.

Language: Английский

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