Promoting Data Harmonization to Evaluate Vaccine Hesitancy in LMICs: Approach and Applications DOI Creative Commons
Ryan Rego, Yuri Zhukov, Kyrani Reneau

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Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Oct. 31, 2022

Abstract Background Factors influencing the health of populations are interdisciplinary. However, datasets which measure outcomes often lack disciplinary breath. Data on can be combined with other factors, such as political violence or development. this is difficult, due to different levels geographic support; differing dataset formats and structures; differences in sampling procedures wording; stability temporal trends. We present a computational package combine spatially misaligned analyze multi-dimensional factors outcomes. Methods used data from World Bank’s High Frequency Phone Surveys (HFPS) Kenya, Indonesia, Malawi. These were curated violence, electoral competitiveness, economic Using Sub-National Geospatial Archive (SUNGEO) system, then analyzed determine 1) vaccination preferences (in Indonesia) 2) association between aforementioned using stochastic process model (Markov Chain) two states, being vaccine willing hesitant all three countries). Results In vaccine-acceptance more persistent than vaccine-hesitancy round round: probability staying acceptant was 0.97, whereas 0.67. Indonesia decreased associated hesitancy (-16 -23 percentage points difference (ppd) respectively); though no significant seen Similarly, Kenya (though not Malawi), increased competitiveness (-30 -17ppd respectively). Increased development also Kenya. Conclusion It possible incompatible datasets. As an exemplar, we found that aligned uncompetitiveness - compatible past results government distrust. recommend either work governmental institutions strengthened through promotion non-violent, democratic elections; separated government.

Language: Английский

A qualitative inquiry on drivers of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among adults in Kenya DOI Creative Commons
Stacey Orangi, Daniel Mbuthia,

Elwyn Chondo

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PLOS Global Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 4(3), P. e0002986 - e0002986

Published: March 28, 2024

COVID-19 vaccination rates have been low among adults in Kenya (36.7% as of late March 2023) with vaccine hesitancy posing a threat to the program. This study sought examine facilitators and barriers vaccinations Kenya. We conducted qualitative cross-sectional two purposively selected counties collected data through 8 focus group discussions 80 community members in-depth interviews health care managers providers. The was analyzed using framework approach focusing on determinants their influence psychological constructs. Barriers uptake were related individual characteristics (males, younger age, perceived status, belief herbal medicine, lack autonomy decision making women ‐ especially rural settings), contextual influences (lifting bans, myths, medical mistrust, cultural religious beliefs), factors (fear unknown consequences, side-effects, understanding how vaccines work rationale for boosters). However, volunteers, trusted leaders, mandates, financial geographic access influenced uptake. These drivers mainly constructs including confidence, complacency, constraints. Vaccine is driven by multiple interconnected factors. are likely inform evidence-based targeted strategies that built trust address hesitancy. could include gender responsive immunization programs, appropriate messaging consistent communication target fear, safety concerns, misconceptions information gaps line concerns. There need ensure tested local setting incorporate multisectoral leaders leaders.

Language: Английский

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Global disparities in COVID-19 vaccine booster dose (VBD) acceptance and hesitancy: An updated narrative review DOI Creative Commons
Debendra Nath Roy, Nowrin Ferdiousi, Md. Mohabbot Hossen

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Vaccine X, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 18, P. 100480 - 100480

Published: March 23, 2024

The global deployment of COVID-19 vaccine booster dose (VBD) has been recognized as a promising therapeutic alliance to provide repeated immunity against the arrival new variants. Despite scientific evidence supports effectiveness periodic doses, reluctance continues thrive. This narrative review aimed examine doses acceptance and summarize an up-to-date assessment potential antecedents associated with VBD acceptance. A comprehensive search was performed in several reputable databases such Medline (via PubMed), Scopus, Google scholar, Web Science from June 10th, 2023, August 1st, 2023. All relevant descriptive observational studies on hesitancy were included this review. total fifty-eight (58) included, Asia representing highest count thirty-one (53 %) studies, Europe eleven (19 %), United States nine (16 other regions (Africa multi-ethnic) seven (12 %). Worldwide, pooled rate 77.09 % (95 CI: 76.28–78.18), willingness (n) = 164189, sample (N) 212,990. lowest reported American regions, respectively, 85.38 85.02–85.73, 32,047, (N 37,533) vs. 66.92 66.56–67.4), 29335, 43,832. However, multi-ethnic areas moderately high 79.13 78.77–79.23, 93,994, 11,8779) 72.16 71.13–72.93, 9276, 12,853), respectively. most common key across countries "equal safety", "efficacy", "effectiveness", post-vaccination "side effects", "community protection" "family protection", "risk-benefit ratio", necessity", "trust, "variants control". Disparities uptake observed globally, rates found Europe, regions. Multiple including safety, efficacy, side effects hesitancy.

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Multi-dimensional potential factors influencing COVID-19 vaccine booster acceptance and hesitancy among university academic community in Bangladesh: A cross-sectional comparative study DOI Creative Commons
Debendra Nath Roy, Md. Shah Azam, Md. Ekramul Islam

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PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 18(4), P. e0281395 - e0281395

Published: April 13, 2023

Vaccination is the most powerful public health intervention proven to be safe and effective in battle against coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Despite potential therapeutic benefits of primer vaccine dosage regimens, perceptions COVID-19 booster dose (VBD) acceptance hesitancy vary among various sub-group populations. This study investigates compares multi-dimensional factors influencing VBD university teachers student community Bangladesh.

Language: Английский

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Predictors of COVID-19 vaccine acceptability among refugees and other migrant populations: A systematic scoping review DOI Creative Commons

Yasaman Yazdani,

Poojitha Pai, Shahab Sayfi

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PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 19(7), P. e0292143 - e0292143

Published: July 5, 2024

Objective This study aimed to map the existing literature identify predictors of COVID-19 vaccine acceptability among refugees, immigrants, and other migrant populations. Methods A systematic search Medline, Embase, Scopus, APA PsycInfo Cumulative Index Nursing Allied Health Literature (CINAHL) was conducted up 31 January 2023 relevant English peer-reviewed observational studies. Two independent reviewers screened abstracts, selected studies, extracted data. Results We identified 34 cross-sectional primarily in high income countries (76%). Lower acceptance associated with mistrust host countries’ government healthcare system, concerns about safety effectiveness vaccines, limited knowledge infection lower risk perception, integration level country. Female gender, younger age, education level, being single were most Additionally, sources information vaccines previous history infection, also influence acceptance. Vaccine towards booster doses various brands not adequately studied. Conclusions hesitancy a lack trust have become significant public health within These findings may help providing for current future outreach strategies

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Mpox awareness and vaccination willingness among a household cohort in Matlab, Bangladesh DOI
Ryan Rego, Ashok Kumar Barman, Abram L. Wagner

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Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 26, 2025

Awareness of mpox and acceptance vaccinations are important components a passive surveillance system public health control efforts. We estimate explore factors in awareness vaccination Matlab, rural region Bangladesh. conducted cross-sectional survey August September 2022. A total 700 households were approached, screened against the inclusion criteria consented. Households administered questioning basic demographics, access, community government trust, sources information, intent to be vaccinated if vaccine available at no cost. summarized data through univariate analysis explored logistic regression. Of recruited households, 501 completed survey. these, 64% aware 94% willing mpox. Older age had negative association with mpox, -0.5 percentage point difference (95% confidence interval -1.0 0.1); other demographic factor significant or near-significant association. Having access bank account attending clinic for healthcare needs positive awareness. There strides made increasing strengthen efforts personal protection Matlab similar regions. This may done educational campaigns, overall improvements literacy. However, is high, presenting learning opportunity contexts.

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A qualitative study on behavioral and social drivers of COVID-19 vaccine amongst refugees and migrants in Pakistan DOI Creative Commons
Zahra Ali Padhani, Maryam Hameed Khan,

Rahima Yasin

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PLOS Global Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 5(4), P. e0004444 - e0004444

Published: April 8, 2025

Migrants and refugees are among the most disadvantaged populations, with limited evidence on access uptake of COVID-19 vaccination them. Therefore this qualitative study explores behavioral social drivers vaccine refugee migrant population in Pakistan through in-depth interviews focus group discussions regular irregular migrants residing Pakistan. Key informant were conducted stakeholders responsible for overlooking process. A total 18 participants interviewed to gather insights access, uptake, behaviours refugees. Data was collection from June July 2022, Karachi, Hyderabad, Quetta. All audio recorded, transcribed, translated, thematically analysed Nvivo software. The found that communities faced significant challenges barriers including misconceptions about safety efficacy, fears side effects, mistrust spread by religious leaders. Participants refused vaccinations at many centers despite government directives allowing vaccines those without Computerized National Identity Cards (CNIC). Limited outreach awareness efforts government, identification deportation, long wait times centers, absence female vaccinators strict gender norms further hindered access. Many also reported being charged leading lower coverage. Despite these challenges, some individuals motivated vaccinate due workplace requirements, peer influence, or personal health concerns. Facilitators included door-to-door campaigns school mandates. Vaccination camps set up NGOs agencies border areas migrant-rich districts facilitated suggests targeted strategies improve coverage, provision documents migrants, inclusion policy, enforcement multilingual communication healthcare

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Access to vaccination among refugees, asylum seekers and internally displaced persons in Sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review DOI Creative Commons

Nikhil George,

Archibong Edem Bassey,

Jeny Alejandra Aguilera Cruz

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Deleted Journal, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 22(1)

Published: April 22, 2025

Language: Английский

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Correlates of COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance and Hesitancy in Rural Communities in Western Kenya DOI Creative Commons
Fletcher Njororai,

Kogutu Caleb Nyaranga,

Wilberforce Cholo

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Vaccines, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(10), P. 1516 - 1516

Published: Sept. 23, 2023

Vaccine hesitancy is a significant global public health concern. This study sought to determine the correlates of acceptance and regarding COVID-19 vaccines in rural populations selected counties Western Kenya assess strategies that can be used improve vaccine Kenya. The quantitative research strategy with sample 806 individuals Kisumu, Vihiga, Kakamega counties. Descriptive statistics, correlations regression analyses were used. Of participants, 55% males 45% females. was significantly associated being male (AOR: 1.46, 95% CI: 1.24-1.59, p < 0.031), having no formal education 2.25, 1.16-4.40, 0.02), working private sector 5.78, 3.28-10.88 have low income (KES 0-999 (USD 0-9.16)), 2.35, 1.13-3.47, 0.02). Conclusions: current suggests gender, education, sector, KES 0-9.6) are factors influencing awareness possible vaccination.

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Vaccine hesitancy in context of COVID-19 in East Africa: systematic review and meta-analysis DOI Creative Commons
Melsew Setegn Alie, Gossa Fetene Abebe, Yilkal Negesse

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

Published: Oct. 12, 2024

The outbreak of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has had a significant impact on human lives, and development effective vaccines been promising solution to bring an end pandemic. However, success vaccination program heavily relies portion population being vaccinated. Recent studies have indicated rise in vaccine hesitancy over time inconsistent factors affecting it. This study aimed synthesis pooled prevalence COVID-19 associated among various communities East Africa. review encompassed relevant descriptive observational conducted between January 1, 2020, December 26, 2023. We browsed databases, including PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, African online Journal, cross-references, Web Science. After extracted exported R data analysis was performed using version 4.2. Meta-package were used estimate hesitancy. Publication bias assessed through funnel plots, Egger's test, trim-and-fill methods. carefully screening initial pool 53,984 studies, total 79 included this systematic meta-analysis. overall 40.40% (95% CI: 35.89%; 45.47%, I2: 99.5%). Identified influencing hesitance female sex, under 40 years old, inadequate prevention practices, relying web/internet as source information, having negative attitude towards vaccine, uncertainty about safety, fear adverse effects, contracting COVID-19, belief conspiracy myths. Approximately four out ten individuals region express vaccination. A tailored approach that considers socio-demographic context could significantly reduce To achieve high coverage, comprehensive strategy is essential, necessitating substantial social, scientific, health efforts. campaigns within widespread consistent implementation interventions. Registered PROSPERO with ID: CRD42024501415.

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Vaccine hesitancy among Syrian refugee parents in Canada: A multifaceted challenge in public health DOI Creative Commons
Baraa Alghalyini, Abdul Rehman Zia Zaidi,

Safoura Zangiabadi

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Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 20(1)

Published: Dec. 1, 2024

Vaccine hesitancy presents a significant public health challenge, particularly among Syrian refugee parents in Canada, who navigate unique barriers to vaccination. This cross-sectional study explores the determinants of vaccine hesitancy, considering socio-demographic factors, resettlement conditions, assessments, and healthcare system interactions. The involved 540 residing Ontario with at least one child under 18, interviewed from March 2021 2022. Participants were asked about their willingness take COVID-19 vaccine, those uncertain or unwilling categorized as "Hesitant" others "Non-hesitant." Stepwise multivariable logistic regression assessed various factors associated hesitancy. Among respondents, 15.2% expressed toward taking vaccine. Findings indicated that individuals reported very good mental had decreased odds being hesitant (OR = 0.46, 95% CI: 0.27–0.80). Also, without family doctor needing an interpreter but sometimes never offered more likely be 3.61, 1.42, 9.19; OR 2.14, 1.19–3.84, respectively). These results highlight complex interplay affecting decisions, emphasizing need for culturally sensitive strategies improve uptake this population. While acceptance is low Syrians (36%), higher rate refugees Canada (84.7%) reflects positive impact access support. contrast highlights role such systems shaping attitudes vulnerable populations, informing targeted efforts boost support refugees.

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