Factors associated with knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding antiviral medications for COVID-19 among US adults DOI Creative Commons
Eghosa Oyegun,

Muyiwa Ategbole,

Cynthia Jorgensen

et al.

medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory), Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 13, 2023

Abstract Background Little is known about public perceptions of antivirals for the treatment mild-to-moderate COVID-19 in United States (US). Our objective was to explore adult toward with goal improving outreach communications COVID-19. Methods During July 2022, potential respondents 18 years and older were randomly sampled from a national opt-in, non-representative, cross-sectional internet panel, oversampling African Americans, Hispanics, adults 65 older. Respondents asked sociodemographic factors, knowledge, attitudes, regarding antivirals. Results weighted represent non-institutionalized US population. Among 1,155 respondents, 51% female, 60% 18-49 years, 21% 50-64 19% or Compared those aged greater proportion knowledgeable would take them if they tested positive their doctor recommended them. Adults over reporting immunosuppression disability had highest rates willingness For all groups, people willing increased by >20% doctor. 65+ groups who sure more likely be fully vaccinated less living isolation. Conclusion Groups that are have been vaccinated, isolation, not whether an antiviral may at risk receiving prevent severe outcomes. However, trust recommendations enough overcome individual patient concerns Targeted initiatives educate outcomes effectiveness antivirals, including unvaccinated given disease, needed further lower this population’s

Language: Английский

Unravelling COVID-19 vaccination attributes worldwide: an extensive review regarding uptake, hesitancy, and future implication DOI Open Access

Hossam T. Ali,

Yara Ashour,

Mohammed Amir Rais

et al.

Annals of Medicine and Surgery, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 85(7), P. 3519 - 3530

Published: June 12, 2023

Since the declaration of coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, all efforts were directed towards limiting transfer and preventing severe forms from occurring. In this regard, numerous vaccines quickly developed to limit associated morbidity mortality reduce burden on healthcare systems worldwide. However, date, vaccine hesitancy remains a major limitation distribution, with varying degrees in different countries. Therefore, authors conducted literature review highlight magnitude issue throughout globe summarize some its causes (i.e. governmental, system-related, population-related, vaccine-related) contributing factors knowledge/awareness, social media, etc.). addition, highlighted main motivating that can minimize at population, worldwide levels. These include structural government, country), extrinsic family, friends), intrinsic self-perception), other (financial nonfinancial). Finally, proposed implications for future research ease vaccination process hopefully, put an end problem.

Language: Английский

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Social Determinants of Health Associated with SARS-CoV-2 Testing and Vaccine Attitudes in a Cross-Sectional Study of Latinx Individuals in Oregon DOI Creative Commons
Elizabeth L. Budd, Stephanie De Anda, Sven Halvorson

et al.

AJPM Focus, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 4(3), P. 100326 - 100326

Published: Feb. 19, 2025

Language: Английский

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Hepatitis B vaccination initiation and vaccination series completion: An in-depth systematic evidence review, with meta-analysis of associations with individual socioeconomic and health-related factors. DOI

George N. Okoli,

Alexandra Grossman Moon,

Alexandra Soós

et al.

Vaccine, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 55, P. 127051 - 127051

Published: March 29, 2025

Language: Английский

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Distribution of COVID-19 Home Testing Through Community Health Centers: Results of the COVID CoNOce MÁS Study DOI Creative Commons
Jesse Nodora, Marı́a Elena Martı́nez, Corinne McDaniels‐Davidson

et al.

Journal of Primary Care & Community Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Objective: To assess acceptability and feasibility of rapid at-home COVID-19 testing reporting test results among individuals seeking care at community health centers (CHCs) their household members. Methods: Participants were recruited from 2 Community Health Centers during a clinic visit or event. Over-the-counter tests distributed to participants for self-testing offer Separate surveys administered collect baseline information on the study participant We calculated proportion who agreed complete COVID home testing, those reported results, positivity. For members, we completed positivity rate. assessed reasons undergoing action taken by positive tests. Results: A total 2189 approached CHC staff participation 1013 (46.3%) participate. Among 959 with sociodemographic data, 88% Hispanic 82.6% female. The providing was 36.2% 4.2%. 1927 reports, 35.3% index 64.4% largest (35.3%) second participant’s children (32.1%), followed parents (16.9%), spouse/partner (13.2%). most common symptoms (29%) attending family gatherings (26%). test-positive (n = 80), (83.3%) noted that they isolated but only 16.3% called provider 1.3% visited clinic. Conclusion: Our show interest in multiple as headed into endemic phase pandemic. However, modest individuals, very low. These underscore challenges following guidelines people COVID-19, which may have implications future pandemics.

Language: Английский

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COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy and Misinformation Endorsement among a Sample of Native Spanish-Speakers in the US: A Cross-Sectional Study DOI Open Access
Elizabeth A. Carosella, Maxwell Su, Marcia A. Testa

et al.

Healthcare, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(15), P. 1545 - 1545

Published: Aug. 5, 2024

Research on COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and misinformation endorsement among Spanish-speaking Americans is limited. This cross-sectional study used a Spanish-language survey from May–August 2021 483 Spanish speakers living in the US Puerto Rico. We applied multivariable Poisson regression with robust error variances to assess association between independent variables binary outcomes for acceptance versus hesitance, as well endorsement. Vaccine was associated risk perception score (PR = 1.7 high vs. low perceived risk), opinion of government transparency 2.2 very transparent not transparent), trust information 1.8 low). There also an interaction time spent social media main source (p 0.0484). Misinformation about 0.5 moderately trust), impact confidence 2.1 decreased increased confidence), distrust vaccines 1.9 using Facebook 1.4 yes no), by those 0.0120). respondents scores 0.7 times scores. These findings highlight importance effective dissemination, positive role media, boosting uptake US.

Language: Английский

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Socioeconomic status and adherence to COVID‐19 preventative measures in Australia: A national cohort study DOI
Muhamad S. Aljeaidi, Miriam L. Haaksma, Edwin C.K. Tan

et al.

Health Promotion Journal of Australia, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Nov. 12, 2024

The uptake of recommended preventative measures is a critical concern for protecting the public against COVID-19 outbreaks and future pandemics. However, it unclear to what extent were followed in Australia. This study aims determine adherence level 2021, whether these associated with socioeconomic status (SES).

Language: Английский

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Factors associated with knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding antiviral medications for COVID-19 among US adults DOI Creative Commons
Eghosa Oyegun,

Muyiwa Ategbole,

Cynthia Jorgensen

et al.

medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory), Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 13, 2023

Abstract Background Little is known about public perceptions of antivirals for the treatment mild-to-moderate COVID-19 in United States (US). Our objective was to explore adult toward with goal improving outreach communications COVID-19. Methods During July 2022, potential respondents 18 years and older were randomly sampled from a national opt-in, non-representative, cross-sectional internet panel, oversampling African Americans, Hispanics, adults 65 older. Respondents asked sociodemographic factors, knowledge, attitudes, regarding antivirals. Results weighted represent non-institutionalized US population. Among 1,155 respondents, 51% female, 60% 18-49 years, 21% 50-64 19% or Compared those aged greater proportion knowledgeable would take them if they tested positive their doctor recommended them. Adults over reporting immunosuppression disability had highest rates willingness For all groups, people willing increased by >20% doctor. 65+ groups who sure more likely be fully vaccinated less living isolation. Conclusion Groups that are have been vaccinated, isolation, not whether an antiviral may at risk receiving prevent severe outcomes. However, trust recommendations enough overcome individual patient concerns Targeted initiatives educate outcomes effectiveness antivirals, including unvaccinated given disease, needed further lower this population’s

Language: Английский

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