Mobile Phone Text Message Reminders to Improve Vaccination Uptake: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Vaccines, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(10), P. 1151 - 1151

Published: Oct. 8, 2024

Mobile phone text message reminders (MPTMRs) have been implemented globally to promote vaccination uptake and recall rates. This systematic review evaluated the effectiveness of MPTMRs on

Language: Английский

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The Development and Preliminary Application of the Chinese Version of the COVID-19 Vaccine Literacy Scale

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 19(20), P. 13601 - 13601

Published: Oct. 20, 2022

(1) Background: Vaccine literacy (VL) of the public is crucial to deal with anti-vaccination rhetoric. This study aims develop a Chinese COVID-19 Literacy Scale and examine factor structure psychometric characteristics, (2) explore association between VL sociodemographic characteristics other variables; Methods: An online cross-sectional survey was conducted among 362 residents from 23 May 2022 31 using snowball sampling; (3) Results: Exploratory confirmatory analysis indicated that scale 15 items, consisting three factors, functional, interactive critical vaccine literacy, explained 63.3% total variance. Cronbach’s α coefficient 0.885 for overall scale: 0.838, 0.891, 0.857 subscales, respectively. The results showed medium level (M = 3.71, SD 0.72) significant differences interactive, (p < 0.001). grew education 0.001) age 0.049). Men, participants who were single, or those living in rural areas had lower literacy; (4) Conclusions: has adequate validity reliability assessing residents. A deep understanding factors affect needed.

Language: Английский

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Evaluating the impact of a linguistically and culturally tailored social media ad campaign on COVID-19 vaccine uptake among indigenous populations in Guatemala: a pre/post design intervention study

BMJ Open, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 12(12), P. e066365 - e066365

Published: Dec. 1, 2022

To evaluate the impact of culturally and linguistically tailored informational videos delivered via social media campaigns on COVID-19 vaccine uptake in Indigenous Maya communities Guatemala.

Language: Английский

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Changes in COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy at different times among residents in Guangzhou, China

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: June 13, 2023

Background Vaccination as a fundamental pillar of promoting public health and interest is critical to limiting the COVID-19 pandemic. However, many citizens are still hesitant about this epidemic prevention measure. This article aimed understand vaccination hesitancy rates among Guangzhou residents at different points in time well explore relevant factors that cause hesitancy. Methods We conducted total nine cross-sectional surveys by enrolling 12,977 questionnaires through online survey software called “WenJuanXing” between April 2021 December 2022, made their choices judging willingness vaccinate. These collected data on participants' sociodemographic characteristics, status, vaccine hesitancy, influencing The Chi-squared test was used for univariate analysis multivariate logistic regression model further adjust influence confounding evaluate main affecting periods. Results Over course 2021–2022, study area were surveyed. fluctuated over time. From June 2021, rate decreased from 30% 9.1% then increased 13.7% November. continued rise 13.4% 30.4%. rates, waves COVID-19, changes policies may all be possible contributed these fluctuations rates. found statistically significant correlations factors, such residence, education, occupation, certain results showed rural higher than urban residents. Their lower education level associated with Workers farmers more likely have people other occupations. underlying medical conditions perceived status experience hesitation. Logistic revealed individuals most important factor leading residents' underestimation domestic risks overconfidence personal protection measures also contributing factors. At stages, related side effects, safety efficacy, convenience fluctuation, various Conclusion In present study, we did not display consistent downward trend but it Higher residing areas, disease risk, concerns vaccine's effects risk Implementing appropriate interventions educational programs tailored address prove effective enhancing confidence vaccination.

Language: Английский

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Educational videos to address vaccine hesitancy in childhood immunization

Vaccine, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 40(41), P. 5965 - 5970

Published: Sept. 1, 2022

Language: Английский

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Do social media interventions increase vaccine uptake?

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: June 29, 2023

The Italian mass COVID-19 vaccination campaign has included children aged 5-11 years as part of the target population since December 2021. One biggest challenges to vaccine uptake was hesitancy among parents and children's caregivers. Primary care pediatricians (PCPs), first point contact between National Health Service (NHS) parents/caretakers, initiated various communication strategies tackle this hesitancy. This study aims evaluate impact a PCP-led social media intervention digital reminder service (DRS) on parental regarding vaccinating their 5-11-year-old against COVID-19.A prospective cohort designed, chosen populations were caretakers years. Two PCP cohorts recruited. group received DRS; while second did not. Both had access traditional face-to-face telephone-based counseling. coverage rate in two groups evaluated.A total 600 enrolled. exposed (277 patients) intervention, DRS, counseling options (face-to-face telephone-based), whereas non-exposed (323 only options. In total, 89 patients from not receive any dose (32.5%), 165 fully immunized (59.5%), 23 one (8.5%). A 150 (47%), 147 (45.5%), 24 (7.4%). difference statistically significant (chi square = 11.5016; p 0.0006).Social DRS interventions positive may be helpful tackling Better-designed studies are needed corroborate these findings.

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Spreading of misinformation on mass media and digital platforms regarding vaccines. A systematic scoping review on stakeholders, policymakers, and sentiments/behavior of Italian consumers

Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 19(2)

Published: Aug. 1, 2023

Studies on traditional and social media have found that misinformation about vaccines has been widely spread over the last decade, negatively impacting public opinion people's willingness to get vaccinated. We reviewed sentiments of Italian users define characteristic anti-vax pro-vax contents defined strategies deal with misinformation. Scopus, MEDLINE/PubMed, Google Scholar (up page 10), ISI Web Knowledge databases were systematically searched. Research articles, brief reports, commentaries, letters published between January 1, 2010 March 30, 2022 included in search. No-vax or ambiguous mass are not prevalent compared neutral content; communication no-vax groups is significantly simplified, favoring understanding topics by users. Events related vaccinations associated news coverage media, search engine consultations, user reactions networks. In this context, activity triggered, fake even further. A multifactorial approach necessary manage online sentiment use as health promotion tools.

Language: Английский

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A pre-post evaluation study of a social media-based COVID-19 communication campaign to improve attitudes and behaviors toward COVID-19 vaccination in Tanzania

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 19(5), P. e0300206 - e0300206

Published: May 6, 2024

In Tanzania, the One by One: Target COVID-19 campaign was launched nationally in July 2022 to address prevalent vaccine hesitancy and lack of confidence vaccines. The mobilized social media influencers viral content with ultimate goal increasing uptake country. objective this study empirically assess impact on three outcomes: confidence, hesitancy, vaccination status. Using programmatic data collected through an online survey before after campaign, we conducted a difference-in-difference (DiD) analysis performed crude, adjusted, propensity score-matched for each outcome. Lastly, observe whether there any differential across age groups, repeated analyses age-stratified subgroups. Data included 5,804 responses, 3,442 2,362 responses respectively. Although only weak evidence increased campaign-exposed group compared control all observed among different groups. While no significant change young adults aged 18–24 years, exposure led statistically increase (weighted/adjusted DiD coefficient = 0.76; 95% CI: 0.06, 1.5; p-value 0.034) 1.69.; 1.02, 2.81; 0.023) 25–34 years. Among 35 years above, decrease -15; -21, -8.3; p-value<0.001). successfully improved Tanzanian population, albeit varying degrees Our provides valuable insights planning evaluation similar communication campaigns aiming bolster efforts.

Language: Английский

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How social media are changing pediatricians and pediatrics? – A claim for regulation

˜The œItalian Journal of Pediatrics/Italian journal of pediatrics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 50(1)

Published: Nov. 25, 2024

Abstract Background Social media has revolutionized the way healthcare professionals communicate with public, particularly in Pediatrics. With over 5 billion users globally, platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok have become increasingly popular even among caregivers recent years. These channels offer unique opportunities to improve public health education, allowing pediatricians reach a wide audience evidence-based content. Main body However, risks associated misinformation pose significant challenges medical organizations. In response, new recommendations for proper use of social pediatric communication should be proposed, aiming provide network where can collaborate, share information, develop effective strategies digital communication. growing artificial intelligence rise parental self-care practices, must actively curate reliable information. Conclusion This could serve hub ensuring that accurate, high-quality information is disseminated, balancing benefits advancements ethical responsibility safeguarding patient care. By prioritizing professionalism, communication, technological adaptation, aim foster more informed health-conscious community.

Language: Английский

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Impact of Media Use on Chinese Public Behavior towards Vaccination with the COVID-19 Vaccine: A Latent Profile Analysis

Vaccines, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 10(10), P. 1737 - 1737

Published: Oct. 17, 2022

(1) Background: research on vaccines has received extensive attention during epidemics. However, few studies have focused the impact of media use vaccination behavior and factors influencing in groups with different degrees; (2) Method: Based seven items related to use, a total 11,031 respondents were categorized by frequency using latent profile analysis (LPA). Binary regression was used study that influence behaviors people frequencies; (3) Results: All classified into following three groups: low (9.7%), general (67.1%), high (23.2%). Media (β = −0.608, p < 0.001) negatively associated COVID-19 behavior. In frequency, showed “aged 41 years or older” β 1.784, 0.001), had religious belief 0.075, 0.05), ethnic minorities 0.936, 0.01) friends support 0.923, 0.05) preference accept vaccine. general, those who aged old older 1.682, major depression 0.951, 0.048, would be more likely receive vaccination. live towns −0.300, lower for COVID-19. 1.010, 0.741, moderate 1.003, positively; (4) Conclusions: The occluded is, less are get vaccinated against Vaccination is influenced frequencies use. Therefore, government appropriate departments should make individualized targeted strategies about disseminate information groups.

Language: Английский

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