COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy: Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (Preprint) DOI Creative Commons

Tahani Al Rahbeni,

Prakasini Satapathy, Ramaiah Itumalla

et al.

Published: Nov. 21, 2023

BACKGROUND The unprecedented emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic necessitated development and global distribution vaccines, making understanding vaccine acceptance hesitancy crucial to overcoming barriers vaccination achieving widespread immunization. OBJECTIVE This umbrella review synthesizes findings from systematic reviews meta-analyses provide insights into perceptions on across diverse populations regions. METHODS We conducted a literature search major databases identify meta-analysis that reported hesitancy. AMSTAR-2 (A Measurement Tool Assess Systematic Reviews) criteria were used assess methodological quality included reviews. Meta-analysis was performed using STATA 17 with random effect model. data synthesis is presented in table format via narrative. RESULTS Our inclusion met by 78 published between 2021 2023. analysis revealed moderate rate 63% (95% CI 0.60%-0.67%) general population, significant heterogeneity (<i>I</i><sup>2</sup> = 97.59%). Higher rates observed among health care workers individuals chronic diseases, at 64% 0.57%-0.71%) 69% 0.61%-0.76%), respectively. However, lower noted pregnant women, 48% 0.42%-0.53%), parents consenting for their children, 61.29% 0.56%-0.67%). pooled 32% 0.25%-0.39%) population. assessment 19 high-quality, 38 moderate-quality, 15 low-quality, 6 critically low-quality meta-analyses. CONCLUSIONS presence globally, emphasizing necessity population-specific, culturally sensitive interventions clear, credible information dissemination foster acceptance. disparities accentuate need continuous research understand evolving address unique concerns needs populations, thereby aiding formulation effective inclusive strategies. CLINICALTRIAL PROSPERO CRD42023468363; https://tinyurl.com/2p9kv9cr

Language: Английский

Trends of socioeconomic and geographic inequalities in COVID-19 vaccine uptake in Ethiopia: using the WHO Health Equity Assessment Toolkit DOI Creative Commons
Abel Endawkie, Chala Daba, Lakew Asmare

et al.

BMC Health Services Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(1)

Published: Dec. 20, 2024

Language: Английский

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Sex differences in the relationship between post-vaccination adverse reactions, decision regret, and WTP for the booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine in Taizhou, China DOI Creative Commons
Chengwen Luo, Haixiao Chen, Tao‐Hsin Tung

et al.

Preventive Medicine Reports, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 37, P. 102538 - 102538

Published: Dec. 6, 2023

This study investigated sex differences in the relationship between post-vaccination adverse reactions, decision regret, and willingness to pay (WTP) for booster dose of COVID-19 vaccines. research carried out an online cross-sectional investigation among healthcare workers (HCWs) Taizhou, China. In total, 1,054 respondents (165 males 889 females) have received two-dose vaccination. We performed descriptive analysis, chi-square test, mediation analysis on exported data. this study, 67 (40.6%) 429 (48.3%) females had WTP dose. Our presented that regret mediated effect reactions after vaccination both male female groups. males, played a completely mediating role, while females, it acted as partial mediator. Sex side effects, third were demonstrated sample workers.

Language: Английский

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Assessment of attitudes and practices towards COVID-19 pandemic: a survey on a cohort of educated Syrian population DOI Creative Commons
Lina Albitar, Ghalia Aboualchamat

Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 98(1)

Published: Sept. 3, 2023

Abstract Background Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) caused the death of millions people and affected lives hundreds worldwide. The WHO recommendations aimed mainly to reduce transmission, minimize infection, get vaccinated. Nevertheless, opinions attitudes about varied. In this study, we evaluated personal practices a cohort an educated Syrian population, after several waves infection with COVID-19 release different types vaccines. Methods A cross-sectional internet-based survey was launched in January 2022.The queried participants’ experience, attitudes, towards COVID-19, vaccination. Results study included 408 individuals. respondents were females (72.6%), 20–29 years old (39.2%), college graduates (59.3%). large proportion (89.7%) reported having been infected at least once during pandemic; significant association found age ( p = 0.001 ). Nearly half got vaccinated; majority > 40 old. Opinions differed regarding effectiveness safety vaccines; only small percentage participants (17.4%) thought all vaccines effective safe. Remarkably, level education did not significantly dominate or pandemic. Approximately (44.9%) stated their by pandemic over third worried (38%). detected gender favour females. Most have taken one precautionary measure limit infection. Conclusion Female more cautious, concerned committed taking measures regardless level. However, unwillingness receive vaccine raises concerns. Efforts should be made emphasize importance immunization, vaccines, encourage vaccination among

Language: Английский

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COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy: Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (Preprint) DOI Creative Commons

Tahani Al Rahbeni,

Prakasini Satapathy, Ramaiah Itumalla

et al.

Published: Nov. 21, 2023

BACKGROUND The unprecedented emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic necessitated development and global distribution vaccines, making understanding vaccine acceptance hesitancy crucial to overcoming barriers vaccination achieving widespread immunization. OBJECTIVE This umbrella review synthesizes findings from systematic reviews meta-analyses provide insights into perceptions on across diverse populations regions. METHODS We conducted a literature search major databases identify meta-analysis that reported hesitancy. AMSTAR-2 (A Measurement Tool Assess Systematic Reviews) criteria were used assess methodological quality included reviews. Meta-analysis was performed using STATA 17 with random effect model. data synthesis is presented in table format via narrative. RESULTS Our inclusion met by 78 published between 2021 2023. analysis revealed moderate rate 63% (95% CI 0.60%-0.67%) general population, significant heterogeneity (<i>I</i><sup>2</sup> = 97.59%). Higher rates observed among health care workers individuals chronic diseases, at 64% 0.57%-0.71%) 69% 0.61%-0.76%), respectively. However, lower noted pregnant women, 48% 0.42%-0.53%), parents consenting for their children, 61.29% 0.56%-0.67%). pooled 32% 0.25%-0.39%) population. assessment 19 high-quality, 38 moderate-quality, 15 low-quality, 6 critically low-quality meta-analyses. CONCLUSIONS presence globally, emphasizing necessity population-specific, culturally sensitive interventions clear, credible information dissemination foster acceptance. disparities accentuate need continuous research understand evolving address unique concerns needs populations, thereby aiding formulation effective inclusive strategies. CLINICALTRIAL PROSPERO CRD42023468363; https://tinyurl.com/2p9kv9cr

Language: Английский

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