Predictors of Willingness of the General Public to Receive a Second COVID-19 Booster Dose or a New COVID-19 Vaccine: A Cross-Sectional Study in Greece DOI Open Access
Petros Galanis, Irène Vraka, Aglaia Katsiroumpa

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Published: June 2, 2022

Given the concerns of waning immunity from primary COVID-19 vaccines and first booster dose, we conducted an on-line cross-sectional study in May 2022 to investigate willingness receive a second dose or new vaccine its associated factors. Overall, 22.7% participants were willing be vaccinated, 39.3% unsure, but tend willing, 25.8% 4.9% unwilling, 7.4% unwilling vaccinated. The main reasons against accepting COVID‐19 included about side effects, opinion that further vaccination is unnecessary, effectiveness uncertainties. Males, younger individuals, without previous diagnosis, those with good/very good self-perceived physical health significantly more frequently vaccine. Also, increased fear COVID-19, trust decreased willingness. Our results show some hesitancy unwillingness toward indicate affect public

Language: Английский

COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Dose Acceptance: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis DOI Creative Commons
Shaimaa Abdelaziz Abdelmoneim, Malik Sallam, Dina Mohamed Hafez

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Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 7(10), P. 298 - 298

Published: Oct. 13, 2022

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommended coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) booster dose vaccination after completing the primary series for individuals ≥18 years and most-at-risk populations. This study aimed to estimate pooled proportion of COVID-19 vaccine uptake intention get among general populations healthcare workers (HCWs). We searched PsycINFO, Scopus, EBSCO, MEDLINE Central/PubMed, ProQuest, SciELO, SAGE, Web Science, Google Scholar, ScienceDirect according PRISMA guidelines. From a total 1079 screened records, 50 studies were extracted. Meta-analysis was conducted using 48 high-quality Newcastle-Ottawa Scale quality assessment tool. Using included studies, acceptance 198,831 subjects 81% (95% confidence interval (CI): 75–85%, I2 = 100%). actual in eight involving 12,995 31% CI: 19–46%, 100%), while have 79% 72–85%, vaccines HCWs 66% 58–74%), 99%). Meta-regression revealed that previous infection associated with lower dose. Conversely, significantly higher level uptake. WHO region Americas, which did not include any vaccination, 77% 66–85%, Western Pacific 89% 84–92%, 100), followed by European region: 86% 81–90%, 99%), Eastern Mediterranean 59% 46–71%, Southeast Asian 52% 43–61%, 95). Having chronic trust effectiveness significant predictors acceptance. global rate is high, but rates vary region. To achieve herd immunity disease, high required. Intensive campaigns programs are still needed around world raise public awareness regarding importance accepting proper control pandemic.

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First COVID-19 Booster Dose in the General Population: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Willingness and Its Predictors DOI Creative Commons
Petros Galanis, Irène Vraka, Aglaia Katsiroumpa

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Vaccines, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 10(7), P. 1097 - 1097

Published: July 8, 2022

The emergence of breakthrough infections and new highly contagious variants SARS-CoV-2 threaten the immunization in individuals who had completed primary COVID-19 vaccination. This systematic review meta-analysis investigated, for first time, acceptance booster dose its associated factors among fully vaccinated individuals. We followed PRISMA guidelines. searched Scopus, Web Science, Medline, PubMed, ProQuest, CINAHL medrxiv from inception to 21 May 2022. found 14 studies including 104,047 prevalence intend accept a was 79.0%, while unsure 12.6%, that refuse 14.3%. main predictors willingness were older age, flu vaccination previous season, confidence most important reasons decline adverse reactions discomfort experienced after vaccine doses concerns serious doses. Considering burden COVID-19, high rate could be critical controlling pandemic. Our findings are innovative help policymakers design implement specific programs order decrease hesitancy.

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COVID-19 vaccine booster hesitancy (VBH) of healthcare professionals and students in Poland: Cross-sectional survey-based study DOI Creative Commons
Arkadiusz Dziedzic, Julien Issa, Salman Hussain

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

Published: July 25, 2022

Since healthcare professionals (HCPs) play a critical role in shaping their local communities' attitudes toward vaccines, HCPs' beliefs and vaccination are of vital importance for primary prevention strategies. The present study was designed as cross-sectional survey-based utilizing self-administered questionnaire to collect data about COVID-19 vaccine booster hesitancy (VBH) among Polish HCPs students medical universities (MUSs). Out the 443 included participants, 76.3% were females, 52.6% HCPs, 31.8% previously infected by SARS-CoV-2, 69.3% had already received doses (VBD). Overall, 74.5% participants willing receive VBD, while 7.9 17.6% exhibited hesitance rejection, respectively. most commonly found promoter acceptance protection one's health (95.2%), followed family's (81.8%) community's (63.3%). Inferential statistics did not show significant association between VBH demographic variables, e.g., age gender; however, who been SARS-CoV-2 significantly more inclined reject VBD. Protection from severe infection, community transmission, good safety profile, favorable risk-benefit ratio determinants VBD uptake. Fear post-vaccination side effects one key barriers accepting which is consistent with pre-existing literature. Public campaigns need highlight postulated benefits vaccines expected harms skipping

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Why Some People Are Hesitant to Receive COVID-19 Boosters: A Systematic Review DOI Creative Commons
Yam B. Limbu, Bruce A. Huhmann

Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 8(3), P. 159 - 159

Published: March 5, 2023

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues and transitions to an endemic stage, booster vaccines will play important role in personal public health. However, convincing people take boosters be a key obstacle. This study systematically analyzed research that examined predictors of vaccine hesitancy. A search PubMed, Medline, CINAHL, Web Science, Scopus uncovered 42 eligible studies. Globally, average vaccination hesitancy rate was 30.72%. Thirteen factors influencing emerged from literature: demographics (gender, age, education, income, occupation, employment status, ethnicity, marital status), geographical influences (country, region, residency), adverse events, perceived benefit/efficacy, susceptibility, severity, prior history infection, recommendations, health knowledge information, skepticism/distrust/conspiracy theories, type. Vaccine communication campaigns interventions for COVID should focus on confidence, complacency, convenience.

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Perception of COVID-19 Booster Dose Vaccine among Healthcare Workers in India and Saudi Arabia DOI Open Access

Sajith Vellappally,

Sachin Naik, Omar Alsadon

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International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 19(15), P. 8942 - 8942

Published: July 22, 2022

Background: COVID-19 vaccines were made available to the public by end of 2020. However, little is known about booster dose (CBD) vaccine perception among healthcare workers (HCW) worldwide. The present study aims assess CBD in India and Saudi Arabia (SA). Methods: A cross-sectional was conducted HCWs two countries, SA. Data gathered through use a self-administered questionnaire. convenience sampling technique utilized collect data. Results: total 833 HCW responses collected from with 530 participants 303 SA responding Among them, 16% 33% unwilling take (p < 0.005). primary reasons for not being willing concerns whether would be effective (32%) probable long-term side effects (31%). Concerns knowing enough vaccination (30%) possibility (28%) Regression analysis showed that males, urban residents, post-graduates more CBD. Conclusion: There good some hesitancy receiving both countries. introduction personalized education, risk communication, deliberate policy could help reduce number people who are shot.

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A Systematic Review on Sociodemographic, Financial and Psychological Factors Associated with COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Hesitancy among Adult Population DOI Creative Commons

Shruti Ayyalasomayajula,

Aditi Dhawan,

Mohammed Salim Karattuthodi

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Vaccines, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(3), P. 623 - 623

Published: March 9, 2023

While considerable evidence supports the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines, a sizable population expresses vaccine hesitancy. As per World Health Organization, hesitancy is one top 10 hazards to global health. Vaccine varies across countries, with India reporting least was higher toward booster doses than previous shots. Therefore, identifying factors determining hesitance (VBH) sine qua non successful vaccination campaign.This systematic review followed Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews Meta-analysis (PRISMA) 2020 standards. A total 982 articles were pooled from Scopus, PubMed Embase, while 42 that addressed VBH finally included further analysis.We identified responsible divided them into three major groups: sociodemographic, financial, psychological. Hence, 17 stated age be factor hesitancy, most reports suggesting negative correlation between fear poor outcomes. Nine studies found females expressing greater males. Trust deficit in science (n = 14), concerns about 12), lower levels regarding infection 11), worry side effects 8) also reasons Blacks, Democrats, pregnant women showed high Few have income, obesity, social media, living vulnerable members as influencing study 44.1% towards could attributed dominantly low rural origin, previously unvaccinated status, or individuals. However, two other Indian reported lack availability slots, trust government, doses.Many confirmed multifactorial nature VBH, which necessitates multifaceted, individually tailored interventions address all potentially modifiable factors. This chiefly recommends strategizing campaign by evaluating appropriate communication (at both individual community levels) benefits risk losing immunity without them.

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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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Predictors of Willingness of the General Public to Receive a Second COVID-19 Booster Dose or a New COVID-19 Vaccine: A Cross-Sectional Study in Greece DOI Creative Commons
Petros Galanis, Irène Vraka, Aglaia Katsiroumpa

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Vaccines, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 10(7), P. 1061 - 1061

Published: June 30, 2022

Given the concerns of waning immunity from primary COVID-19 vaccines and first booster dose, we conducted an online cross-sectional study in May 2022 to investigate willingness receive a second dose or new vaccine its associated factors. Overall, 62% participants were willing be vaccinated, 25.8% unsure, 12.3% unwilling vaccinated. The main reasons against accepting dose/new about side effects effectiveness opinion that further vaccination is unnecessary. Males, younger individuals, without previous diagnosis, those with good/very good self-perceived physical health significantly more frequently vaccine. Additionally, increased fear COVID-19, trust vaccinations, decreased was willingness. Our results show some hesitancy unwillingness toward indicate affects public opinion.

Language: Английский

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Predictors of second COVID‐19 booster dose or new COVID‐19 vaccine hesitancy among nurses: A cross‐sectional study DOI
Petros Galanis, Irène Vraka, Aglaia Katsiroumpa

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Journal of Clinical Nursing, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 32(13-14), P. 3943 - 3953

Published: Nov. 7, 2022

Abstract Aims and objectives To assess the levels of second COVID‐19 booster dose/new vaccine hesitancy among nurses explore potential predictors hesitancy. Background full vaccination seems to be highly effective against contagious variants SARS‐CoV‐2. Healthcare workers are at high‐risk group since they have experienced high COVID‐19‐associated morbidity mortality. Design An on‐line cross‐sectional study was carried out in Greece May 2022, using a self‐administered questionnaire. Methods The population included healthcare services who were fully vaccinated time study. We considered socio‐demographic characteristics, COVID‐19‐related variables, attitudes toward pandemic as applied STROBE checklist our Results Among 795 nurses, 30.9% hesitant dose or new vaccine. Independent lower educational level, absence chronic condition, good/very good self‐perceived physical health, lack flu during 2021, front‐line that provided patients, had not been diagnosed with least one relative/friend has died from COVID‐19. Moreover, increased compliance hygiene measures, fear decreased trust associated Conclusions Our shows significant percentage This initial could barrier efforts control pandemic. Relevance clinical practice Nurses' role is essential empowering public their passion empathy. There need communicate science way accessible order decrease Patient contribution No patient contribution.

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Assessing acceptability of the fourth dose against COVID-19 among Chinese adults: A population-based survey DOI Creative Commons
Chenyuan Qin, Min Du, Yaping Wang

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Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 19(1)

Published: Jan. 2, 2023

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has wreaked havoc across the globe for approximately three years. Vaccination is a key factor to ending this pandemic, but its protective effect diminishes over time. A second booster dose at right time needed. To explore willingness receive fourth of COVID-19 vaccine and influencing factors, we commenced national, cross-sectional anonymous survey in mainland China among people aged 18 above from October 24 November 7, 2022. total 3,224 respondents were eventually included. The acceptance rate was 81.1% (95% CI: 79.8–82.5%), while it 72.6% 71.1–74.2%) heterologous booster. Confidence current domestic situation effectiveness previous vaccinations, uncertainty about extra protection main reasons hesitancy. Perceived benefit (aOR = 1.29, 95% 1.159–1.40) cues action 1.73, 1.60–1.88) positively associated with acceptance, whereas perceived barriers 0.78, 0.72–0.84) self-efficacy 0.79, 0.71–0.89) both negatively it. Additionally, sex, age, vaccination history, social media, satisfaction government's response also factors affecting intention. Factors intention similar results. It profound theoretical practical significance clarify population's vaccinate advance relevant subsequent development promotion fourth-dose strategies.

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