COVID-19 vaccination refusal and suspension of work among healthy healthcare personnel in Italy: A cross-sectional study of their knowledge and attitudes toward vaccinations

Vaccine X, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13, P. 100275 - 100275

Published: Feb. 10, 2023

Despite the initial optimistic projections from various countries and evidence that vaccination against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) reduces associated hospitalization rates mortality, vaccine hesitancy refusal among healthcare personnel (HCP) became a major public health concern globally. The aim of this survey was to estimate knowledge about Italian Vaccination Plan for HCP attitudes occupational vaccinations who refused COVID-19 were suspended work. A total 52 participated in study. Nurses prevalent profession refusers. About COVID-19, 24 (26.2%) all responders have been involved care 21 (40.4%) had history COVID-19. None received influenza pneumococcus past. Knowledge recommended high, ranging 75% 98% by vaccine. Instead, any mandatory policy HCP. Finally, most questioned expected benefits safety vaccines general, raised issues mistrust information provided authorities compliance with their HCP' recommendations. Our study indicates good but strong anti-vaccination beliefs

Language: Английский

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Partisan self-identification predicts attitudes of South Dakota nurses toward COVID-19 vaccine mandate for healthcare workers

Health Policy and Technology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 12(3), P. 100777 - 100777

Published: June 25, 2023

Language: Английский

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The Degree of Acceptance of Cocoon Strategy of Vaccination against Influenza and COVID-19 in Palliative Home Care Professionals and Caregivers

Vaccines, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(7), P. 1235 - 1235

Published: July 12, 2023

Palliative care patients are an immunocompromised population, so the cocooning strategy of vaccinating those around them is a suitable protective against infections. This especially significant for infectious diseases such as influenza and COVID-19, which pose challenge to healthcare system. In order improve patient's quality life, it necessary develop research-based, defined strategies. questionnaire-based study was conducted determine level knowledge about SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus vaccination among factual caregivers medical staff in palliative setting. The survey revealed that sources varied depended on one's role. Doctors nurses used professional literature, while other professionals relied Internet, mass media, information from family friends. also showed adherence guidelines not associated with COVID-19 incidence. overall opinion positive, but degree acceptance by were groups least accepting vaccination. To vaccinations, remedial program based education should be implemented using declared respondents. It may help life prevent spread diseases.

Language: Английский

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Italian nurses’ experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic through social media: A longitudinal mixed methods study of Internet posts

Digital Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 8, P. 205520762211290 - 205520762211290

Published: Jan. 1, 2022

To examine the experience of Italian nurses posted on social media and discover changes, if any, over waves.A mixed methods study reported according to Good Reporting a Mixed Methods Study criteria. All narratives (texts, letters interviews) by from February 2020 May (first wave) October 2021 (second/third five most famous professional platforms. The data were analysed qualitatively then quantitatively wave).A total 380 (202,626 words, 2510 quotes) in first wave, 161 (68,388 835 second/third wave. In following themes emerged: (a) 'sharing what is happening within myself' (891; 35.5%); (b) 'experiencing unprecedented working conditions' (749; 29.8%); (c) 'failing rehabilitate image society' (376; 15%); (d) deep change' (253; 10.1%) (e) 'do not abandon us' (241; 9.6%). same subthemes also emerged wave with some significant differences, indicating changes lived nurses. Moreover, new theme emotions towards jabs'.By analysing their posts, continue face challenges during COVID-19 pandemic, experiences across waves. Governments, nursing associations health care organizations should consider these design policies prevent further loss

Language: Английский

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Prevalence and factors of COVID-19 vaccine refusal among solid cancer patients in China: an application of the health belief model

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

Published: Aug. 3, 2023

It is essential to protect cancer patients from contracting COVID-19 through vaccination. A majority of are recommended by international health authorities take up the vaccines. vaccine refusal among during pandemic period under-researched. This study investigated factors based on Health Belief Model (HBM).A cross-sectional was conducted female breast patients, male/female thyroid and gynecological in Shantou, China April August 2022 (n = 1,115). Multinomial logistic regression analysis adjusted for socio-demographics test COVID-19. Adjusted odds ratios two models comparing vs. "vaccine non-refusal" ever-vaccination were derived presented.Of all participants, prevalence refusal, non-refusal," 25.9, 22.2, 51.8%, respectively. In both multinomial models, significant included (age, education level, employment status, monthly household income, type, duration since diagnosis, current treatment status) some vaccine-related HBM (perceived benefits, perceived barriers, cue action, self-efficacy). Perceived severity only model. neither model, susceptibility contract statistically significant.About ¼ participants expressed refusal. Interventions warranted. Future longitudinal studies needed verify this study's findings. Pilot interventions should also be launched effectiveness modifying found study.

Language: Английский

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