COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and adherence to non-pharmaceutical interventions among employees of public transportations company in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 19(1)

Published: Jan. 2, 2023

This study examined the acceptability of COVID-19 vaccines and measured adherence to non-pharmaceutical interventions among employees in public transportations Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. In a transportation company-based cross-sectional study, self-administered questionnaire or structured face-to-face interview was used obtain information about willingness get vaccinated, recommended interventions, source quality vaccines. Overall, 23.8% 412 responding were willing receive vaccine. A majority (75.2%) never facemasks, had poor knowledge (82.3%), opinion not be susceptible (81.1%). Better education increased odds being vaccinated (OR = 3.28, CI: (1.24–8.63)), male sex 2.45 (1.08–5.58)), history chronic disease 3.01 (1.38–6.56)), watching TV for on 14.79 (2.53–86.62)) considering COVID-19, severe 9.12 (3.89–21.35)). addition, that vaccination can prevent trust vaccines, assuming has an impact at workplace accept significantly. contrast, reduced accepting significantly 0.20 (0.09–0.44)). Acceptance workers Ababa is very low, which may due insufficient cultural factors, religious beliefs, lack distorted disease. Therefore, stakeholders should provide credible tailored severity inform them effectiveness

Language: Английский

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COVID-19 Vaccination Uptake and Associated Factors in Selected Communities in Two Southwestern States in Nigeria

Advances in Infectious Diseases, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(01), P. 260 - 278

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Introduction: COVID-19 vaccine uptake and acceptance have been a major global concern due to the prevalent misinformation disinformation that has characterized rollout worldwide. This study aimed assess acceptance, associated factors among selected community members in two states southwestern Nigeria. Method: We conducted cross-sectional using multistage sampling technique. Fifty catchment settlements of 10 health facilities each Oyo Ogun States targeted for infection prevention control intervention were randomly selected. Four households per settlement. All refused access replaced, ensure minimum four The primary household decision-maker was interviewed household. Information elicited included respondents' sociodemographic characteristics, history, knowledge, risk benefit perception about vaccine, uptake, willingness be vaccinated. from July–August 2021. Data analyzed SPSS IBM version 23. Result: hundred decision-makers surveyed states, after replacement. mean age respondents 43.0 ± 11.0 years. majority, 346 (86.5%) had heard vaccination, but only 47 (13.6%) received vaccination. Of 299 who reported not receiving 166 (55.5%) willing In univariate analysis, female tertiary education, perceived vaccines are free accessible, minimal side effects, higher benefits vaccination odds being contrast, younger respondents, with knowledge scores on preventive measures, chronic illness lower likelihoods multivariate respondent's age, score benefits, IPC positive response accessibility safety significant adjusting other factors. Conclusion: rate as well receive low setting. There is an urgent need policymakers embark well-designed campaigns address barriers increase uptake.

Language: Английский

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Factors affecting COVID-19 vaccine uptake in populations with higher education: insights from a cross-sectional study among university students in Malawi

BMC Infectious Diseases, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(1)

Published: Aug. 21, 2024

Abstract Background The Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) vaccines were rolled out in many countries; however, sub-optimal COVID-19 vaccine uptake remains a major public health concern globally. This study aimed at assessing the factors that affected uptake, hesitancy, and resistance of among university undergraduate students Malawi, least developed country Africa. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional design was conducted using an online semi-structured questionnaire. total 343 University Blantyre participated this after obtaining ethical clearance. Data exported from Survey Monkey to Microsoft Excel version-21 for cleaning analysed SPSS version-29. Descriptive statistics, including percentages, performed define sample characteristics. Pearson Chi-square Fisher’s exact test identify significant relationships between demographics. 95% confidence interval set, p-value < 0.05 considered statistically significant. Results Of participants, 43% vaccinated. Among vaccinated, majority (47.3%, n = 69/146) received Johnson & followed by AstraZeneca (46.6%, 68/146). commonly reported reason acceptance ‘to protect me against getting COVID-19’ (49%); whereas hesitancy attributed ‘lack knowledge (34%), concerns about safety (25%). Conclusions found adequate benefits could potentially increase uptake. Lack credible information or misinformation contributed hesitancy. findings provide insights strategies future reduce determinants To vaccination any population with without higher education, we recommend institutions entrusted management must optimise messaging, mis-information dis-information.

Language: Английский

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Understanding the COVID-19 vaccine uptake, acceptance, and hesitancy in Ethiopia and Tanzania: a scoping review

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: Nov. 11, 2024

The development and implementation of COVID-19 vaccines have been a breakthrough in controlling the pandemic. However, vaccination coverage most low-income countries remains very low due to critical vaccine shortage profound hesitancy. In this scoping review, we aimed assess uptake, acceptance, hesitancy Ethiopia Tanzania.

Language: Английский

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Vaccine Hesitancy and Its Epistemic Antecedents: A Meta-Analysis

Health Communication, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 12

Published: Nov. 25, 2024

Although much attention has been given to vaccine hesitancy, there is still considerable ambiguity regarding its epistemological antecedents. The current meta-analysis addresses this theoretical and practical gap by focusing on the interplay between trust, belief in conspiracy theories, COVID-19 hesitancy (k = 32), as well key moderators such availability of state progress pandemic. Overall, results indicate that while both trust beliefs theories are important correlates difference emerges when adopting a more granular approach distinguishes types (government, public health organizations, science, healthcare professionals/providers) conspiracies (specific versus general). These findings cement importance communication, not only useful framework study understand but also potential way intervene order prepare for future infectious disease outbreaks.

Language: Английский

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Perception and Acceptance of COVID-19 Vaccine Among Healthcare Workers in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Cureus, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 1, 2023

Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in significant hospitalizations and deaths, particularly among healthcare workers (HCWs). Various therapeutic preventive measures have been introduced, with vaccination considered the primary measure. This study aims to assess perceptions acceptance of HCWs. Methods We conducted an analytical cross-sectional on HCWs hospitals located Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. included physicians, nurses, pharmacists, lab technicians, radiologists who work Ministry Health's general hospitals. A total 394 participants were study. Data analyzed using SPSS v26, a p-value less than 0.05 was significant. Results majority (72.6%) female, aged between 31-40 years (55.3%), married (59.6%). More half (55.6%) had received training dealing COVID-19. mean scores for vaccine refusal, perceived susceptibility, severity, benefits, barriers, effectiveness 18.36 ± 7.02, 14.48 3.62, 11.51 2.99, 12.39 3.5, 8.25 2.35, 8.40 2.46, respectively. Age found be correlated severity non-vaccination (p=0.048), while gender associated (p=0.015). Marital status (p=0.001), experience (p=0.009), profession (p=0.019), education (p=0.028) susceptibility. Education levels benefits (p=0.007), barriers vaccines (p=0.002), views (p=0.002). Years (p=0.017) COVID-19, type significantly (p=0.016) view (p=0.008) Conclusion that positive perception high vaccination. results also indicated various sociodemographic factors These findings could help formulating effective strategies improve uptake rates HCWs, thereby reducing transmission mortality Health Care Workers due

Language: Английский

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Willingness to receive COVID-19 vaccines, associated factors and reasons for not taking a vaccine: a cross sectional study among persons aged 13–80 years in Wakiso, Central Uganda

BMC Infectious Diseases, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(1)

Published: April 11, 2024

Abstract Background Vaccination has been recommended as one of the approaches for control COVID-19 pandemic. However, adequate vaccine coverage is critical to effectiveness at population level. Data on acceptability in Ugandan urban areas are limited. This study examined prevalence, factors associated with willingness accept including reasons not taking a predominantly Wakiso, central Uganda. Methods were obtained from cross-sectional conducted between March 1st, 2021 and September 30th, population-based cohort Africa Medical behavioral Sciences Organization (AMBSO). A Multivariable modified Poisson regression analysis was used estimate adjusted prevalence ratios (aPR) 95% confidence intervals vaccine. Results total 1,903 participants enrolled this study; 61% whom females. About 63% indicated their Persons aged 13–19 years (aPR = 0.79; [95% CI: 0.74, 0.84]) or 20-29years 0.93; 0.88, 0.98]) less likely compared persons 40–49 years. post-primary level education 1.05; 1.02, 1.09]) more primary education. Additionally, students individuals working government 1.13; 1.04, 1.23]) doing construction Mechanic work main occupation. Reported included; concerns about side effects 154(57.0%), 64(23.7%) did think vaccines effective, while 32(11.9%) like vaccines. Conclusion substantial proportion willing Health campaigns vaccination within communities could help reduce misconceptions populations especially young low levels formal

Language: Английский

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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.

Language: Английский

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Vaccine hesitancy in context of COVID-19 in East Africa: systematic review and meta-analysis

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.

Language: Английский

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Covid-19 Vaccine Side Effects and Its Associated Factors Among Healthcare Workers at Dessie Hospital, Ethiopia [Letter]

Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: Volume 16, P. 623 - 624

Published: March 1, 2023

Vaccine Side Effects and Its Associated Factors Among Healthcare Workers at Dessie Hospital, Ethiopia. 1 We congratulate the authors for their valuable findings side effects of Covid-19 in healthcare workers.We would like to share our views about this study because there are many complaints found field regarding on health workers wider community.The conducted by Reta Dewau et al aimed assess covid-19 vaccine related factors hospitals that who were vaccinated experienced least one effect including fever, headache, fatigue injection site pain. The used is Covax which a recombinant platform matrix-M1 spike adjuvant glycoprotein subunit protein subunit. 2 However, study, no information was obtained composition contained vaccine.The same Yoseph Solomon using Oxford-AstraZeneca type vaccine.It reported has several peak first 24 hours after injection.Significant symptoms reason why recipients did not plan take second dose.We suggest must be given possible symptoms, how handle it.We also recommend provided with protection or self-protection Personal Protective Equipment providing vaccination services, avoid transmission. 3he an institution-based cross-sectional method.The instrument questionnaire Variance inflation factor multicollinearity independent variables. 1The method relevant research being carried out; however, discussing results conclusions researchers, we only explanations use antihypertensive drugs negatively development effects.However, it necessary pay attention respondents have history chronic medical illnesses herd immunity vaccine, these significantly receiving vaccine. 4n conclusion, agree as other vaccines, giving will experience commonly identified effects.We holding dissemination vaccines public reduce misunderstandings safety.In addition, promote practitioners raise awareness importance, safety efficacy focus populations higher risk contracting disease.

Language: Английский

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