A Cross-Sectional Study of Parents’ Attitudes towards Children Vaccination against COVID-19 DOI Creative Commons
Qaisar Khalid Mahmood, Muhammad Waqas Farooq, Muhammad Uzair

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journal of social sciences review, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 2(4), P. 193 - 199

Published: Dec. 30, 2022

COVID-19 vaccine has recently been approved for Pakistani children. Understanding parental intentions to vaccinate children against is important the development of an effective campaign. This study was conducted analyze parents’ attitudes towards their children's vaccination and knowledge about campaign younger than 12 years. An online survey conducted, five hundred twenty-three parents participated in survey. Findings indicate that majority had They got this information through television social media platforms. Overall, COVI-19 were positive, they willing Most rejected stereotypical reasons not vaccinating There a need expand all over country.

Language: Английский

COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy among Italian parents: A systematic review and meta-analysis DOI Creative Commons
Francesco Paolo Bianchi,

Pasquale Stefanizzi,

Eustachio Cuscianna

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

Published: Jan. 2, 2023

In May 2021, the Italian government extended COVID-19 vaccination campaign to 12- 18-year-old subjects and, starting December vaccines were also offered children between 5 and 11 years-old. Despite these efforts, suboptimal coverages are reported. The purpose of this review is estimate proportion parents/caregivers adolescents expressing vaccine hesitancy in Italy. hesitation rate among parents minors was 55.1% (95%CI: 43.8–66.1%). A higher value evidenced studies focusing on (59.9%; 95%CI = 43.7–75.1%) compared ones (51.3%; 34.5–68.0%). main reasons for unwillingness belief that unsafe or ineffective, fear adverse events, considering a non-threatening disease. implementation effective communication campaigns health educational programs safe pediatric vaccinations essential support strategies bolster confidence.

Language: Английский

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Learning from the Past to Improve the Future—Vaccine Hesitancy Determinants in the Italian Population: A Systematic Review DOI Creative Commons
Michela Ferrara, Giuseppe Bertozzi, Gianpietro Volonnino

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Vaccines, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(3), P. 630 - 630

Published: March 12, 2023

WHO identifies vaccine hesitancy (VH) as one of the ten threats to global health. The authors bring international scientific community an Italian episode that offers opportunity renew discussion on extent VH matter. purpose this systematic review is analyze factors determining in population, understand its roots, and suggest potential strategies mitigate it. A literature according PRISMA guidelines was carried out using SCOPUS Medline (via PubMed) databases, following strategy: (COVID-19 vaccines) AND (vaccination hesitancy) (Italy). After selection process, 36 articles were included review. most frequently detected associated with population can be grouped vaccine-related factors, socio-cultural demographic factors. Currently, we are facing a gap between science, governments, institutions. To heal breach, it necessary strengthen trust through implementation health communication public education strategies, while literacy must continue support families individuals discerning evidence from opinions recognize real risks balance them benefits.

Language: Английский

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Changes in Parents’ COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy for Children Aged 3–17 Years before and after the Rollout of the National Childhood COVID-19 Vaccination Program in China: Repeated Cross-Sectional Surveys DOI Creative Commons
Xiaofeng Zhou, Shiyu Wang, Kechun Zhang

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Vaccines, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 10(9), P. 1478 - 1478

Published: Sept. 6, 2022

China started to implement COVID-19 vaccination programs for children in July 2021. This study investigated the changes parents’ vaccine hesitancy before and after program rollout. Repeated cross-sectional online surveys among full-time adult factory workers were conducted Shenzhen, China. analysis was based on 844 (first round) 1213 parents (second who had at least one child aged 3–17 years. The prevalence of 3–11 years dropped from 25.9% 17.4% round), while such a 12–17 26.0% 3.5% (p < 0.001). Positive attitudes, perceived subjective norm, behavioral control related children’s associated with lower both rounds. In second round years, negative attitudes exposure information SARS-CoV-2 infection receiving primary series higher hesitancy, experiences shared by recipients infectiousness variants concern hesitancy. Regular monitoring its factors should be guide health promotion.

Language: Английский

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Decision-making in childhood vaccination: vaccine hesitancy among caregivers of under-5 children from a tertiary care institution in Eastern India DOI Creative Commons
Soumya Swaroop Sahoo, Swayam Pragyan Parida, Arvind Kumar Singh

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Therapeutic Advances in Vaccines and Immunotherapy, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

Acceptance of vaccines has been on a decline in recent times, with vaccine hesitancy being listed as one the top 10 global health threats. This study analysed and belief towards vaccination among caregivers children aged below 5 years.

Language: Английский

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Vaccination Open Day: A Cross-Sectional Study on the 2023 Experience in Lombardy Region, Italy DOI Open Access
Pier Mario Perrone, Simona Scarioni,

Elisa Astorri

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International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 21(6), P. 685 - 685

Published: May 27, 2024

Background: Vaccination is a highly effective tool for controlling infectious diseases, particularly in populations at high risk of contagion due to clinical conditions or occupational exposure, such as healthcare workers. The purpose this study present the open day event that marked beginning influenza and anti-COVID-19 vaccination campaign Lombardy region describe experience an Istituto di Ricovero e Cura Carattere Scientifico Milan. Methods: During day, eligible individuals received free vaccinations influenza, COVID-19, pneumococcal disease, shingles, provided by Agenzia per la Tutela della Salute. In celebration centenary Università degli Studi Milano, Fondazione Ca’Granda Ospedale Policlinico, contracted hospital university, created special electronic diary total 150 individuals, equally divided between children aged 2–6, pregnant women, university staff. Results: At regional level, 6634 vaccines, 2055 108 anti-pneumococcal 37 anti-zoster vaccines were administered. A 3134 (47.3%) 1151 (56%) 77 (62%) given 60–79. No differences observed number male female vaccinees (1017 1038, respectively), who vaccine. Policlinico Foundation, out available booking slots, 154 administered, including 117 vaccines. Conclusions: establishment vaccine days beneficial way increase compliance. Co-administration little-known outside settings could also be useful tool.

Language: Английский

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The individual and ecological characteristics of parental COVID-19 vaccination decisions DOI Creative Commons
Lukas Hörnig, Sandra Schaffner, Hendrik Schmitz

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Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(1)

Published: Oct. 15, 2024

Vaccination is a highly effective method to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and mitigate severe disease. In Germany, adult vaccination rates are relatively high at 85.5%, but significantly lower for adolescents (69.6%) children (20.0%). This discrepancy indicates that not all vaccinated parents choose vaccinate their children. Analyzing data from January 2022 online survey 1,819 with adolescents, we explore socio-economic factors influencing parents' willingness themselves Our results show individuals who vote either side political extremes less likely pattern particularly strong voters on far right. addition, find better educated more both Parents demonstrate greater confidence in vaccine's effectiveness, while those only often motivated by desire regain personal freedoms. These insights highlight need targeted public health strategies address specific concerns improve among adolescents.

Language: Английский

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Surveying Parents’ Awareness and Adherence to Influenza Vaccination Recommendations in Children in Southern Italy DOI Creative Commons
Gabriella Di Giuseppe,

Giovanna Paduano,

Sara Vaienna

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Vaccines, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 10(8), P. 1298 - 1298

Published: Aug. 11, 2022

This study explored awareness and adhesion of parents to the recommendations for influenza vaccination their children.This cross-sectional was conducted from March June 2022 among 6 months-6 years-old children in Southern Italy.Only 22.1% were aware that recommended healthy children, 31.8% reported at least one four seasons 2018/2019 2021/2022. Adherence higher who had received once, knew main childhood vaccinations, can be prevented, is believe it useful, have been informed about by physicians. Willingness vaccinate upcoming season 48.6% vaccinated believed protects against severe complications, not better acquire immunization through illness than vaccination.These findings suggest efforts should devoted educating on risks associated with disease benefits vaccine.

Language: Английский

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Understanding drivers of influenza vaccine hesitancy among pregnant women in China: evidence from an extended theory of planned behavior DOI
Liuqing Yang, Guoping Yang, Qiang Wang

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Expert Review of Vaccines, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 21(11), P. 1655 - 1665

Published: Aug. 26, 2022

Pregnant women's influenza vaccination uptake was low, although being recommended as a priority.We conducted cross-sectional questionnaire survey in China from June to July 2021. Hierarchical regression analysis and structural equation modeling were performed based on the extended theory of planned behavior, which attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, intention each affect vaccine hesitancy; response efficacy, knowledge, vulnerability, severity added dimensions; history played moderator.Totally, 1283 pregnant women participated this study. The existed mediator between attitude [βindirect = 0.142 (95% confidence interval (CI): 0.084, 0.206), P < 0.001], norms 0.568 (95%CI: 0.424, 0.754), control 0.070 0.025, 0.118), 0.004] hesitancy. Further, indirect effect differences two dimensions (P 0.001), statistically significant. Vaccination did not moderate association 0.679), 0.645), hesitancy.The dimension has strong with limited reduce

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Fear of the COVID-19 vaccine in a public healthcare system and university setting DOI Creative Commons
R. Botelho,

Carolina Cramer Filgueiras Coelho,

Eric Francelino Andrade

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PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 19(6), P. e0304000 - e0304000

Published: June 25, 2024

Despite the known benefits, some individuals remain apprehensive about receiving COVID-19 vaccine, which hampers vaccination efforts and achievement of herd immunity. Therefore, this cross-sectional study aimed to assess rates identify factors influencing fear vaccine among served by public healthcare system (Family Health Strategy ‐ FHS) in a university community Minas Gerais, Brazil. Surveys were conducted face-to-face with FHS participants online members, employing free sharing approach on social media. A total 1896 312 responses collected, respectively. The survey covered sociodemographic information, levels, status for both their children Vaccination coverage was 83% 99.1% setting. Female respondents groups exhibited higher levels (p<0.05), FHS-assisted women reporting greater apprehension towards (p<0.05). Educated parents demonstrated better understanding importance child vaccination, while younger expressed heightened concerns side effects. Among participants, 1.6 times compared men. Additionally, increased 1.10 each additional point Fear Scale (physiological domain). Effective communication strategies dispelling misconceptions surrounding immunization could alleviate promote acceptance.

Language: Английский

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COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among caregivers of children under five years old in a pediatric emergency department DOI Creative Commons

L. Van Woy,

Tamara Casas,

Ashish Shah

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Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 238, P. 266 - 273

Published: Dec. 19, 2024

Language: Английский

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