The impact of information sources on COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and resistance in sub-Saharan Africa

BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 23(1)

Published: Jan. 6, 2023

Vaccination remains the most powerful weapon against emergence of new variants coronavirus (COVID-19). However, false information about COVID-19 vaccines through various platforms including social media a major threat to global public health. This study examined impact sources on vaccine hesitancy and resistance in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).A validated web-based cross-sectional was conducted from 14 March 16 May 2021, administered both French English 2572 participants aged 18 years over. Data sociodemographic characteristics, medical vaccination history, (mainstream media) used by during pandemic were obtained. There three main outcomes: The vaccinated group those who responded affirmation (Yes) question whether they have been COVID-19. Those 'not sure' or 'no' then asked if willing be when became available their home countries. responses this follow-up derive second third outcome variables 'vaccine hesitancy' resistance', respectively. A series logistic regression analyses examine outcomes.The prevalence among lowest newspaper readers (42%) highest TV (72%) users (73%). vaccine-resistance also (37%) but (87%). Multivariate revealed that compared did not use these sources, SSA relied radio (aOR 0.83, 95%CI = 0.70, 0.99), 0.80, 0.65, 0.97) 0.79, for less likely hesitant towards taking vaccines. 2.13, 1.62, 2.80), watched 1.40, =1.08, 1.80), healthcare workers (HCWs: aOR 1.32, 1.07, 1.63) families/friends 1.31, 1.06, 1.61) related more resist COVID study. Participants 0.77, 0.62, 0.95) non-readers newspaper.We found all six except strong predictors vaccination. Further research how channels can improve availability reliable is needed. Investments resources will protect people empower them make appropriate choices

Language: Английский

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Problematic Internet Use among Polish Students: Prevalence, Relationship to Sociodemographic Data and Internet Usage Patterns

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 20(3), P. 2434 - 2434

Published: Jan. 30, 2023

Problematic Internet Use (PIU) is a broad term that covers problems with use result in psychological, social, academic or professional difficulties. The aim of our study was to identify individuals particularly vulnerable developing PIU among Polish students, taking into account sociodemographic characteristics and patterns. A total 1008 students universities took part the survey. research tool Test—the version Addiction Test. Among respondents, 10.2% showed signs PIU—high very high risk addiction. Significantly higher levels were found males than females, science medical humanities users using computer, as opposed only phone/tablet. decrease observed improved their assessment material situation. severity increased significantly importance for entertainment increased. Our indicates it worth implementing measures prevent development Poland, e.g., screening educational campaigns, especially students. It also necessary offer at lower education, less affluent, forms leisure time other computer activity Internet.

Language: Английский

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Residents’ Internet use, family economic status, and self-rated health: gender-based differences

BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 25(1)

Published: Jan. 20, 2025

People's health is an important foundation for national development. This study uses data from the 2021 Chinese General Social Survey (CGSS) to empirically test impact of residents' Internet use and family economic status on self-rated health. The empirical research results show that, first, significantly promote their Second, a gender difference exists in how affect Third, after introducing interaction term between status, it found that negatively regulates promotion health, suggesting substitution effect these two factors. Finally, heterogeneity finds effects vary by region, registered residence, age group. suggests government can further improve penetration, create good access environment, strengthen skills training, enhance content construction. These measures amplify positive

Language: Английский

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A comparative analysis of the impacts of digital lifestyles on the physical, mental, and social health among older internet users

Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 12(1)

Published: Feb. 14, 2025

Language: Английский

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Problematic use of the Internet in low- and middle-income countries before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: a scoping review

Current Opinion in Behavioral Sciences, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 48, P. 101208 - 101208

Published: July 30, 2022

Language: Английский

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Blockchain for sustainable city transformation: A review on Bangladesh

Engineering Reports, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 6(9)

Published: June 11, 2024

Abstract Blockchain (BCn) revolution across the world leads global transformation by altering existing structure and introducing accessible decentralized paradigm. This technology facilitates access to resources redefines conventional frameworks, empowering people communities globally. Motivated these attention‐seeking potentiality of BCn features, in this article, we examine challenges, advancements, emerging prospects Bangladesh. With a specific focus on implications for sustainability smart development, study addresses urgent need understand how can facilitate sustainable development rapidly evolving countries like The goal research is draw attention successful use knowledge extract best practices cutting‐edge strategies contribution covers underlying concepts technology, showing revolutionary state world, applications sustainability, assessment its current usage, highlighting implementation problems. Furthermore, serves as gateway transparent, future that fosters inclusive national progress aligns with goals. also strives inspire individuals transformational collective benefit society BCn's potential empower while driving positive change.

Language: Английский

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Frequency of internet use, economic income, and health of the population—comparative analysis of urban and rural areas based on Chinese General Social Survey

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

Published: Oct. 17, 2024

People’s health is one of the important supports for China’s economic development. This study uses 2021 Chinese General Social Survey (CGSS) data to empirically test impact residents’ Internet use frequency and income on level, analyzes differences between urban rural areas. The empirical results show that, firstly, can promote level residents, promotion effect residents higher than that residents; Secondly, has a positive promoting entire sample but in samples, regression not significant. Third, heterogeneity region, gender age, it found also urban–rural differences. Based this, this suggests government continue make efforts further by improving penetration rate, strengthening skills, carrying out professional skills training high-quality development content.

Language: Английский

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Internet Addiction

Life, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 12(6), P. 861 - 861

Published: June 9, 2022

This topic was dedicated to the complexity of internet addiction and contains 23 articles submitted by prestigious workgroups originally launched as a Special Issue entitled "Internet Addiction" [...].

Language: Английский

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Consumers’ coping strategies when they feel negative emotions in the face of forced deconsumption during the Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns

Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 13

Published: Nov. 29, 2022

This paper explores consumers' coping strategies when they feel negative emotions due to forced deconsumption during the Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns.The tool used for data collection is questionnaire. It was made using LimeSurvey software. A total of 621 complete observations were analyzed.The findings demonstrate that anger positively influences activation seeking social support, mental disengagement, and confrontive strategies. Besides, disappointment activates disengagement but only marginally not behavioral disengagement. Furthermore, regret related coping, acceptance, positive reinterpretation. Finally, worry impacts self-control, planful problem-solving.The study's originality lies in its investigation experiencing context pandemic.

Language: Английский

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The impact of information sources on COVID-19 Vaccine hesitancy and resistance in Sub- Saharan Africa

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 24, 2022

Abstract Background Vaccination remains the most powerful weapon against emergence of new variants coronavirus (COVID-19). However, false information about COVID-19 vaccines through various platforms including social media remain a major threat to global public health. The study examined impact sources on vaccine hesitancy and resistance in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Methods A validated web-based questionnaire was administered French English 2572 participants from African (SSA) countries Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, who were aged 18 years over. An e-link survey disseminated via emails posted (Facebook WhatsApp). vaccination status (vaccinated, resistance) their association with (mainstream media) assessed by conducting multinomial logistic regression analyses. Results prevalence SSA higher among users (72.2 84.5%) those that watched TV (73.0 79.7%), but lower newspaper readers (42.5 36.7%) respectively, during pandemic. Multivariate analysis revealed Southern Central respondents more likely rely for information, women smoke friends family members Lower education (primary or less) associated likelihood use related compared postgraduate qualification (aOR 0.36, 95%CI 0.20, 0.62). Resistance reliance families 1.44, = 1.08, 1.93), watching 1.54, 1.11, 2.14) (adjusted odds ratio aOR 2.93, 2.10, 4.09), which also 1.46, 1.15, 1.85) respondents. Conclusions Our showed television had strongest hesitancy. further research investments are needed improve availability reliable healthcare these channels protect people empower them make appropriate choices

Language: Английский

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