Midwives’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice Regarding COVID-19 Vaccination for Pregnant Women: A Nationwide Web-Based Survey in Italy DOI Creative Commons
Grazia Miraglia del Giudice, Giorgia Della Polla, Lucio Folcarelli

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Vaccines, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(2), P. 222 - 222

Published: Jan. 19, 2023

This cross-sectional survey investigated the knowledge, attitudes, and practices concerning COVID-19 vaccination for pregnant women among midwives in Italy associated factors. Midwives with at least five years of midwifery education who had received information about from official government organizations or scientific journals were more likely to know which trimester this vaccine can be administered. A higher perceived utility was observed working public sector, those concerned by being infected SARS-CoV-2, have one dose vaccination, considered a severe disease their fetus, believed that is safe. One-third routinely provided half recommended vaccination. activity, journals, never assisted patients midwives' role prevention provide information. Participants prevention, recommendation vaccine. Midwives' knowledge must improved ensuring they communicate recommend patients.

Language: Английский

Worldwide Estimation of Parental Acceptance of COVID-19 Vaccine for Their Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis DOI Creative Commons
Zainab Alimoradi, Chung‐Ying Lin, Amir H. Pakpour

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Vaccines, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(3), P. 533 - 533

Published: Feb. 24, 2023

Currently, the best method to well control spread of COVID-19 without severe mental health problems is reach herd immunity. Therefore, vaccination rate vaccine critical. Among populations, children are vulnerable ones get vaccinated; therefore, it important assess parents’ and guardians’ willingness have their vaccinated. The present systematic review meta-analysis synthesized evidence estimate acceptance toward children. Additionally, factors explaining were investigated. Four academic databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web Science, ProQuest) together with Google Scholar searched, references included publications searched as well. Using PECO-S framework (population, exposure, comparison, outcome, study design), observational studies cross-sectional, cohort, or case-control included. outcome was let be in restricted English peer-reviewed papers published between December 2019 July 2022. A total 98 across 69 different countries 413,590 participants mean age parents 39.10 (range: 18–70) years that 8.45 0–18) years. pooled estimated prevalence parental vaccinate 57% (98 studies, 95% CI: 52–62%, I2: 99.92%, τ2: 0.06). Moreover, data collection time a significant factor multivariable meta-regression, 13% decrease by each month increase time, 11.44% variance. Qualitative synthesis results showed knowledge, trust theCOVID-19 vaccine, facilitators (e.g., low cost, good accessibility, government incentive) for higher willingness, while having worries psychological distress) lower willingness. Given relatively (57%) does not achieve requirement immunity (i.e., 70%), governments healthcare authorities should try elevate knowledge facilitate vaccination, reduce difficulties improve overall among

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COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy and willingness among pregnant women in Italy DOI Creative Commons
Grazia Miraglia del Giudice, Lucio Folcarelli, Annalisa Napoli

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Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 10

Published: Oct. 3, 2022

Pregnant women, especially those with comorbidities, compared to non-pregnant, have higher risk of developing a severe form COVID-19. However, COVID-19 vaccine uptake is very low among them.An anonymous questionnaire was administered randomly selected women 18 years age that were currently pregnant or had just given birth between September 2021 and May 2022 in the geographic area Naples. Vaccine hesitancy assessed using scale (VHS).A total 385 participated. Women who not been infected by SARS-CoV-2 needed information about vaccination against perceived being SARS-CoV-2. More than half (54.3%) afraid potential side effects on fetus. There concern fetus did graduate degree, high-risk pregnancy, SARS-CoV-2, more concerned they could be know this recommended for them, trusting mass media/internet/social networks information. Only 21.3% vaccinated when pregnant, mostly university before need information, acquired from gynecologists. Almost three-quarters (71.9%) willing receive likely at least one relative/cohabitant partner/friend extremely A 86.4% highly hesitant. Highly hesitant respondents get less information.Public health efforts education campaigns are changing their perception patterns supporting gynecologists promoting vaccination.

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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.

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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Coverage of Recommended Vaccinations in Individuals with Chronic Medical Conditions: A Cross-Sectional Telephone Survey in Italy DOI Creative Commons
Vincenza Sansone, Grazia Miraglia del Giudice, Giorgia Della Polla

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Vaccines, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(3), P. 336 - 336

Published: March 20, 2024

Background: This cross-sectional survey investigated the knowledge, attitudes, and coverage of recommended vaccinations among a random sample patients with chronic medical conditions, at higher risk vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs), in Italy. Methods: The was conducted via telephone-based interviews. Results: Multinomial regression analysis showed that who believed VPDs were severe more likely to know one vaccination; those advised from general practitioner (GP) two vaccinations; older, graduated, time diagnosis, severe, did not need additional information, GP three or four vaccinations. Patients knew least vaccination, perceived themselves risk, have received than vaccination receive Among unvaccinated, unmarried/not cohabiting, needed useful safe willing Conclusions: Educational interventions are improve adherence individuals conditions.

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Factors influencing parents’ hesitancy to vaccinate their children aged 5–11 years old against COVID-19: results from a cross-sectional study in Malaysia DOI Creative Commons
Roy Rillera Marzo, R. Chakraborty,

Shean Yih Soh

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

Published: May 16, 2023

Vaccination programs have been rolled out across the globe to contain and mitigate spread of COVID-19 infection. Until recently, such were limited adults older population, thereby limiting children from getting vaccinated. Recently, Malaysian government vaccination for aged 5-11 years. However, there are certain factors that might affect uptake among children. This study explores influencing parents' hesitancy vaccinate in Malaysia.A nationwide online cross-sectional convenience sampling survey April 21, 2022 June 3, was conducted. The used descriptive statistics inform about vaccine parents. Cross-tabulation performed calculate frequency percentage hesitancy, quality life, e-health literacy, 5C psychological antecedents parents with years Malaysia. Graphical methods portray levels literacy vaccination. both bi-variate multivariate analysis understand relationship between socio-demo-economic factors, antecedents.Of 382 participants, almost one-third (33%) participants reported their For 5C's vaccination, around one quarter (26.96%) disagreement confidence half (52.36%) complacency, three-fifths (60.99%) constraint, (25.92%) calculation antecedent, over collective responsibility antecedent (25.92%). Chi-square test revealed gender, employment status, status significantly associated (p<0.05) Assessing influence transactional only communication component contained a significant association (p<0.05). Among antecedents, confidence, calculation, hesitancy. Parents secondary [OR: 8.80; CI: 2.44-31.79, (p<0.05)], post-secondary 5.21; 2.10-13.41, tertiary education 6.77; 2.25-20.35, (p<0.05)] had higher likelihood than those primary education.Highly educated more skeptical likely perceive as unsafe ineffective It is critical disseminate required information safety group.

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Parental Hesitancy on COVID-19 Vaccination for Children Under Five Years in Thailand: Role of Attitudes and Vaccine Literacy DOI Creative Commons
Wantana Maneesriwongul, Nipaporn Butsing, Suhong Deesamer

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Patient Preference and Adherence, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: Volume 17, P. 615 - 628

Published: March 1, 2023

Introduction: Global vaccination efforts to control the COVID-19 pandemic may be impeded by vaccine hesitancy. Attitudes and literacy are important factors that reduce The role of attitudes parents on intention for their children under five years was unknown. Objective: This study aimed assess parents’ characteristics, literacy, toward vaccine, intention/hesitancy determine influencing age. Methods: A cross-sectional conducted using an online self-administered questionnaire before authorization very young in Thailand. sample consisted 455 with old. included sociodemographic data, get vaccinated. Results: About 98% received vaccination, whereas only 45.1% reported they would have old 54.9% were either not sure or refused child’s vaccination. multiple logistic regression model identified increased odds intention: aged > 35 years, safety efficacy children, advice about vaccines from healthcare personnel, belief is helpful children. could fatal decreased intention. Need more information concern vaccine’s side effects most frequent reasons hesitancy refusal. Conclusion: Parents should provided accurate personnel media sources effectiveness age overcome Keywords: COVID-19, hesitancy, parents, attitudes,

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Willingness to accept a second COVID-19 vaccination booster dose among healthcare workers in Italy DOI Creative Commons
Giorgia Della Polla, Grazia Miraglia del Giudice, Lucio Folcarelli

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Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 10

Published: Dec. 9, 2022

Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is evolving,the newly emerged Omicron variant being the dominant strain worldwide, and this has raised concerns about vaccine efficacy. purposes of survey were to examine extent which healthcare workers (HCWs) intend receive a second booster dose COVID-19 factors that influence their willingness accept it. Methods study was conducted among HCWs who randomly selected from four public hospitals in Campania region, Southern Italy. Results A total 496 answered questionnaire (a response rate 61.2%). Among respondents, 20.8% indicated score 10, using 10-point Likert-type scale, regarding usefulness dose. Physicians, believed disease, those have acquired information scientific journals more likely positive attitude. Slightly than half self-reported Respondents believe are at higher risk infected SARS-CoV-2, belief useful willing main reasons for had intention protect family members patients, whereas, not getting vaccinated or uncertainty does offer protection against emerging variants fear its side effects. younger age, physicians, useful, recommend patients. Conclusion This study's findings highlight necessity designing implementing educational interventions improving uptake beliefs capacity

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Parents' Hesitancy to Vaccinate Their Children Against COVID-19, a Country-Wide Survey DOI Creative Commons

Sultan F. Alhazza,

Ali M. Altalhi,

Khaled M. Alamri

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Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 10

Published: April 28, 2022

Parents' hesitancy (PH) toward childhood vaccination, including the vaccine of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), is one top public health threats. We aim to assess PH children COVID-19 vaccination as compared routine among residents Saudi Arabia.Before official approval children's in country, a cross-sectional study using an electronically distributed survey was performed. Responses from parents younger than 18 years age were accepted. The Oxford scale (OC19-VHS) and (R-VHS) used. Parents classified hesitant, non-hesitant, unsure.Between June 18th-30th, 2021, we included 1,052 parents. More half positive (63%) while 10% unsure. Higher parental mothers, 40 years, did not receive nor influenza vaccines, had higher educational levels, who recovered infection. Hesitancy mainly driven by novelty vaccines fear serious adverse effects. Compared more hesitant (6 vs. 27%).Generally, Arabia vaccination. Focused education reassure on safety essential achieve larger coverage.

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Parental hesitancy against COVID-19 vaccination for children and associated factors in Taiwan DOI Creative Commons

Jing-Shan Deng,

Jau-Yuan Chen, Xiaoqing Lin

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

Published: March 27, 2023

Abstract Background Since July 2021, some countries and regions have initiated the vaccination of minors against coronavirus disease (COVID-19), parental COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy will affect minors. We aimed to identify level vaccinate their children in Taiwan factors associated with hesitancy. Methods conducted a population-based, self-administered online questionnaire assess influencing children’s COVID-19. Results Among 384 respondents, 64.1% were hesitant vaccinated Mothers more likely hesitate teens than fathers (67.5% vs. 50%, P < 0.005). Multiple regression results showed that parents who themselves (OR = 3.81, 95% CI:2.07–7.02) those scored lower on perception 9.73, CI:5.62–16.84) vaccine. Conclusions According study findings, Taiwanese Parents receive for had negative views be children. An in-depth discussion affecting targeted health education is conducive promoting

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Investigating the Reasons for Receiving the Second Booster Dose of the COVID-19 Vaccine in Adults and in People with Chronic Medical Conditions in Southern Italy DOI Creative Commons
Grazia Miraglia del Giudice, Lucio Folcarelli, Giorgia Della Polla

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Vaccines, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(4), P. 737 - 737

Published: March 27, 2023

This cross-sectional survey explored the attitudes and reasons, as well their associated factors, for receiving second booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine among a sample all old adults people with chronic medical conditions attending two randomly selected immunization centers in Naples (Italy). A total 438 questionnaires were collected. The majority male (55.1%) median age was 71 years. higher perception vaccine's utility, measured 10-point Likert type scale, has been observed males, individuals that is severe illness, self-awareness being at risk infection, trust information received. most reported reasons included protection themselves family members from getting COVID-19, fear acquiring disease, having physician's recommendation. Younger participants, married/cohabitant, illness more likely to have indicated protecting reason dose. Respondents condition, lower received, informed by physicians received because they perceived form SARS-CoV-2 infection. Physicians should play pivotal role stressing importance helping make decisions.

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