Global Systematic Scoping Review of Adolescent Factors Associated With COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy

Journal of Adolescent Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Although COVID-19 vaccination is recommended for adolescents aged 12-17 years, they remain one of the least commonly vaccinated age groups. Therefore, studies investigating factors associated with vaccine hesitancy among are needed. We conducted a systematic review literature in accordance Preferred Reporting Items Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses standards from inception to October 23, 2022, adolescent-reported hesitancy. Titles abstracts articles were screened, full-text reviewed eligibility, eligible extracted by 2 independent reviewers. Results summarized using narrative synthesis. The protocol was prospectively registered PROSPERO (CRD42022363411). Of 4,140 302 selected review, 27 which met eligibility criteria. Most evaluated (n = 20 studies) sex 21 relation hesitancy, yet these uncommonly linked adolescents. Adolescents consistently reported impact pandemic on social activities, parental norms, sense communal responsibility as reasons vaccinating. fewer 18 theoretical-based factors, showed that perceived safety efficacy 6 studies), risks 5 norms 3) To address low rates, adolescent-engaged research remains needed considers their perspectives vaccines.

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Knowledge, Attitude, Acceptance, and Perceived Risks of COVID-19 Vaccines among Pregnant Women: Findings and Implications

SAS Journal of Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10(01), P. 9 - 19

Published: Jan. 2, 2024

Introduction: COVID-19 vaccines are essential in reducing symptoms and severity of the disease as well preventing infection with COVID-19. Vaccination pregnant women against has been recommended globally. In Zambia, there is a paucity information on knowledge, attitude, acceptance, perceived risks among women. Therefore, this study assessed vaccination attending antenatal care at Women Newborn Hospital (WNH) University Teaching Hospitals (UTHs) Lusaka, Zambia. Methods: This was descriptive cross-sectional conducted from August 2023 to October 300 Data were collected using structured questionnaire analysed Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 23.0. The Chi-square test used relationship between dependent independent variables. statistical significance 95% confidence level. Results: Of participants, 186 (62.0%) aged 24 34 years 185 (61.5%) aware that vaccine pregnancy. Overall, 284 (94.7%) had good 258 (86.0%) positive vaccinated. Additionally, 20 (17.5%) who not vaccinated willing be Furthermore, most participants felt safe use results show lower acceptance compared knowledge attitude levels. Having associated education status (X^2=33.011, p=0.001 level) (X^2=9.132, p=0.029 level). Conclusion: found WNH attitudes, perceptions, high ..........

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COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance and Hesitancy among Pregnant Women: A Knowledge, Attitude, and Perceived Risks Survey in Lusaka, Zambia

Pharmacology &amp Pharmacy, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15(05), P. 147 - 166

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Introduction: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious of the respiratory tract caused by SARS-CoV-2. Since its emergence, there have been increased rates transmission and spread, morbidity mortality which led to development COVID-19 vaccines address pandemic. This study assessed acceptance, knowledge, attitude, perceived risks regarding among pregnant women attending antenatal care at two First-Level Hospitals in Lusaka, Zambia. Materials Methods: was a cross-sectional that conducted 241 using questionnaire from August 2023 October Lusaka district, collected data were analyzed IBM Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22.0. analysis performed Chi-square test. statistical significance set 95% confidence level. Results: Of participants, 107 (42.7%) aged between 24 34 years. Overall, 64.3% accepted vaccines, 122 (50.6%) already vaccinated. Further, 203 (84.6%) had good 199 (82.6%) positive attitudes towards vaccines. However, 58.5% thought not safe could cause infertility. Alongside this, 70.1% harmful during pregnancy. Having knowledge associated with age (p = 0.049), education status 0.001), employment 0.001). attitude 0.001) Conclusion: found most attitudes, majority vaccine. Encouragingly, who Most side effects, safe, be Consequently, this contributed hesitancy receive vaccine some participants. findings demonstrate need provide continuous educational programs on benefits vaccinations themselves their children.

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COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance and Hesitancy among Healthcare Workers at a Teaching Hospital in Zambia: Findings and Implications

OALib, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 11(07), P. 1 - 17

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Introduction: The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines provided renewed hope in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic.To promote extensive vaccination coverage, it is imperative to assess inclination towards receiving and examine influencing factors among healthcare workers (HCWs).This study evaluated vaccine acceptance hesitancy HCWs at a Teaching Hospital Zambia.Materials Methods: This cross-sectional was conducted 200 University Lusaka, Zambia from August 2022 October using structured questionnaire.Data analysis performed IBM SPSS version 23.0.Statistical significance determined 95% confidence level.Results: A total of participants were enrolled which 71.5% (n = 143) female 57% 114) aged between 20 30 years.The overall 73% higher medical doctors nurses than pharmacists.Of 146 that had been vaccinated, 69.2% received Johnson vaccine.Vaccine due fear side effects, concerns about effectiveness, rushed development vaccines.Vaccine influenced by age (p 0.037), profession 0.001) providing direct care patients 0.001).Conclusion

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Uptake of COVID-19 vaccination and associated factors among patients attending oncology services in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: A mixed design methods’ trajectories

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 11, 2024

Abstract Background COVID-19 vaccination campaigns have reduced diseases severity and fatalities around the globe. Global data shows 67.7% of general population are vaccinated, Tanzania is reported to over 70% coverage among individuals more than 18 years age. However, group-specific assessment needed in sub-Saharan Africa, cancer patients constitute a special priority group owing vulnerability attributable this group. Methods A cross-sectional study design was conducted September 2022 at Ocean Road Cancer Institute (ORCI) Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. stratified sampling technique used for quantitative collection involving 479 patients, convenience applied qualitative 26 patients. Data were analysed using statistical software ‘R’ by logistic regression analysis determine association between socio-demographic, clinical health belief model (HBM) variables against vaccine uptake Results total 384 (80.2%) participants female with mean age (± standard deviation) 48 ± 12.4 years; ranging from 83 years. Approximately 58.2% (278/479) be vaccinated COVID-19, them 79.5% females. Having secondary school education or higher (OR 2.26, CI 1.20–4.27 p = 0.011), perception on 8.86, 2.84–32.2, < 0.001) perceived 0.56, 0.36–0.87, 0.010) significantly associated uptake. In part, findings suggest that individuals’ beliefs, perceptions, external factors play role their decision get vaccinated. Conclusions 6 out 10 ORCI vaccinated; patients’ status, vaccine, being Public interventions should leverage these identified promote through tailoring communication efforts specific characteristics.

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Determinants of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and hesitancy among adolescents and youths aged 10-35 years in sub-Saharan African countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 19(10), P. e0310827 - e0310827

Published: Oct. 7, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has overwhelmed health systems, especially in sub-Saharan African countries. Vaccination is one of the easily accessible interventions that can help reduce burden on system. However, vaccination coverage remains low determinants vaccine acceptance and hesitancy among adolescents youths remain unknown. Therefore, this study explored pooled prevalence Countries. A systematic literature search Scopus, PubMed Central, PubMed, Embase, Journal Online, Research 4 Life, Google Scholar was performed from 6 th May to 31 st December 2023, using developed keywords with a focus Twenty-three (N = 23) studies were finally selected for analysis. 38.7% (n 23). subgroup analysis 36.1% 36.1) while 42% 10). At region level, West Africa had 42.2% 13), East 39.8% 6), Central 33% 1), Southern 24.2% 3). desire self-immunity (AOR 1.97, 95%, CI, 1.083.47, I 2 94.15%, p < 0.05), receiving Health Officers’ information 4.36, 2.28-8.32, 97.74, 0.001), effectiveness 2.14, 1.14-4.05, 97.4%, 0.05). odds having an unconfirmed source 0.22, 95% 0.10-0.45, 94.09%, p< 0.001) responsible hesitancy. findings indicate high levels there need ensure extensive research undertaken into age-appropriate promotion messages strategies encourage uptake vaccines. PROSPERO ID number CRD42023403071.

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Individual and community socioeconomic status and receipt of influenza vaccines among adult primary care patients in a large academic health system: 2017-2019

Heliyon, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10(23), P. e40476 - e40476

Published: Nov. 16, 2024

Influenza causes significant mortality and morbidity in the U.S., yet less than half of adults receive influenza vaccination. We use census-tract level social vulnerability index (SVI) to examine community- individual-level characteristics vaccine coverage among primary care patients at an academic health system Los Angeles, CA.

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Rates and determinants of COVID-19 vaccine uptake among people living with HIV in Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Nov. 19, 2024

Abstract Background We investigated coronavirus disease 2109 (COVID-19) vaccine uptake and determinants among people living with human immunodeficiency virus (PLHIV) in Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nigeria. Methods This was a cross-sectional study PLHIV attending antiretroviral therapy clinics FCT, utilized an interviewer-administered, semi-structured questionnaire to collect data on COVID-19 uptake. Vaccine measured using the question ‘Have you received vaccine?’ confirmed vaccination card by interviewer. Data were analysed descriptive statistics, χ2 binary logistic regressions Stata version 18.0. Results Of 252 participants, 87 (34.5%) had at least one dose of vaccine, lower females than males (30.5% vs 46.1%; p=0.022). Being &gt;50 y age (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 2.870 [95% confidence interval {CI} 1.049 7.858], p=0.040) associated higher uptake, while being virally unsuppressed (aOR 0.313 CI 0.099 0.985], p=0.047) not believing is real 0.324 0.147 0.717], p=0.005) Conclusions Vaccination low our study. It critical target campaigns PLHIV, particularly younger people. Proper education about itself would contribute

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