Why Some People Are Hesitant to Receive COVID-19 Boosters: A Systematic Review

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.

Language: Английский

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

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.

Language: Английский

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Access to COVID-19 vaccination by socio-economic status in older Singaporean adults: a population-based cohort study

Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 233, P. 38 - 44

Published: June 7, 2024

Language: Английский

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Factors associated with delayed diagnosis of symptomatic adult COVID-19 cases presenting to primary care: a population-wide study during transition from Delta to Omicron BA.1 in Singapore

The Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 41, P. 100919 - 100919

Published: Sept. 27, 2023

BackgroundDuring pandemics, avoiding time delay in diagnosing infection is crucial. We evaluated factors associated with delayed diagnosis of symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 a national cohort adult Singaporeans, during which emergence the more transmissible Omicron variant shifted pandemic management towards endemicity.MethodsRetrospective cross-sectional study amongst all Singaporeans diagnosed transition from Delta to BA.1 (September 2021–February 2022). testing was fully subsidised and compulsory for individuals presenting at primary care. Results demographic information were extracted databases. Time defined as days symptom-onset (date first positive test); dichotomising into no (≤24 h symptom-onset) >24 h. Multivariable logistic regression utilised assess h, association progression severe COVID-19.FindingsOf 149,063 Singaporean adults infection, 75.9% (113,195/149,063) within 24 symptom-onset. On multivariable analysis, female gender, older age (>60 years), Chinese (vs. Malay) ethnicity, socioeconomic status (housing type), care characteristics, presentation Delta), on Friday/Saturday Monday), not having completed vaccination series independently higher odds Delay COVID-19 (adjusted odds-ratio, aOR = 1.45, 95% CI 1.27–1.65, p < 0.001).InterpretationAt-risk populations (unvaccinated, >60 years) had diagnosis. COVID-19.FundingThis grant-funded.

Language: Английский

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COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Hesitancy in Malaysia: A Web-Based Cross-Sectional Study

Vaccines, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(3), P. 638 - 638

Published: March 13, 2023

Vaccination is a key public health strategy that known to be effective in mitigating the risk of infection and severe disease. However, context COVID-19 pandemic, percentage (<50%) Malaysians who have received booster for vaccine has remained stagnant over year. This study aimed determine prevalence factors associated with hesitancy toward second dose vaccine. A web-based cross-sectional was conducted from August November 2022. The Oxford Vaccine Hesitancy Scale used assess Simple multiple logistic regressions were predictors hesitancy. p-value less than 0.05 considered statistically significant. Data 798 respondents included analysis. 26.7%. second-booster older age (AOR = 1.040, 95 CI 1.022, 1.058), having third (first booster) because instruction by government 2.125, 95% 1.380, 3.274), concern about serious long term side effects 4.010, 2.218, 7.250), opinions close friends immediate family members harmful 2.201, 1.280, 3.785). Conversely, appear reduce acceptance due high number cases increasing rate 0.548, 0.317, 0.947), belief will decrease getting 0.491, 0.277, 0.870), helpful 0.479, 0.273, 0.840). In conclusion, more one-fifth hesitant take suggests appropriate steps increase acceptance, taking into consideration findings present study, are needed address this issue foster positive attitudes vaccination. survey available three main languages but limited people internet access; hence, it would likely biased younger adults social media users exclude those or no access, particular people. Therefore, results not representative Malaysian population at large caution should exercised when interpreting findings.

Language: Английский

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The Psychology of COVID-19 Booster Hesitancy, Acceptance and Resistance in Australia

Vaccines, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(5), P. 907 - 907

Published: April 27, 2023

COVID-19 booster vaccinations have been recommended as a primary line of defence against serious illness and hospitalisation. This study identifies characterises distinct profiles attitudes towards vaccination, particularly the willingness to get dose. A sample 582 adults from Australia completed an online survey capturing COVID-related behaviours, beliefs range sociodemographic, psychological, political, social cultural variables. Latent Profile Analysis (LPA) identified three subgroups: Acceptant (61%), Hesitant (30%) Resistant (9%). Compared group, groups were less worried about catching COVID-19, used fewer official information sources, checked news less, lower on agreeableness personality dimension reported more conservatism, persecutory thinking, amoral need for chaos. The group also checking legitimacy sources scored openness new experiences likely than report regaining freedoms (e.g., travel) work requirements or external pressures reasons booster. higher reactance, held conspiratorial rated their culture being tolerant deviance groups. research can inform tailored approaches increasing uptake optimal strategies public health messaging.

Language: Английский

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Influence of Environmental Risk Exposure on the Determinants of COVID-19 Booster Vaccination in an Urban Thai Population

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 21(6), P. 745 - 745

Published: June 6, 2024

This study aimed to identify the influence of environmental risk exposure levels on predictive factors COVID-19 booster dose vaccination in an urban Thai population post-pandemic era. Six locations, including three provinces with highest and lowest levels, were selected by calculating indexes. Participants from capital district each province chosen via simple random sampling technique interviewed using a structured questionnaire. A total 1315 individuals included sample this study, best predictors determined multiple regression analysis. The results showed that high level occurred number days exceeding limits set for PM10 rates mortality lung cancer. vaccinations given amount 43.4% during post-COVID-19 pandemic period. Our multivariate analysis indicated working age group (≥25 years old); those higher education (diploma degree above); full-time employment (government private sectors); monthly incomes (≥USD144.1); areas significantly contributed To summarize, rate acceptance Thailand was influenced socio-economic concerns. These findings improve our understating both global how affects behavioral change patterns could effectiveness management.

Language: Английский

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Mixed methods approach to understanding COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among immigrants in the Chicago

Vaccine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 42(22), P. 125552 - 125552

Published: Jan. 9, 2024

Language: Английский

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Vaccine hesitancy for the COVID-19 vaccine booster dose among nursing home staff fully vaccinated with the primary vaccination course in Belgium

Vaccine X, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16, P. 100453 - 100453

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

In Belgium, nursing home (NH) staff (NHS) and residents were prioritised for the initial COVID-19 vaccination successive booster doses. The campaign first started in September 2021 Belgian NH. Our study about vaccine hesitancy towards NHS already showed a degree of fear primary course (T1). This new aims to evaluate get (T2) population fully vaccinated (with two doses) NHS. A random stratified sample who received (N = 954) completed an online questionnaire on (between 25/11/2021 22/01/2022). hesitated or refused asked main reason their hesitation/refusal. Overall, 21.0% our before, still hesitating booster, that not hesitant at T1 being 5.7 times less likely hesitate dose (Adjusted OR 0.179, 95% CI: 0.120, 0.267). Although there was slight reduction (23.5% 20.1%) proportion hesitated/refused compared T2 (p 0.034), unknown effects principal hesitation/refusal, mentioned study. reassured concerning fears. Given likelihood vaccinations will be necessary over coming years, communication strategy specific should implemented.

Language: Английский

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Persepsi Warga Tua Terhadap Komplikasi Kesihatan Selepas Pengambilan Vaksin COVID-19 di Malaysia

Jurnal Komunikasi Malaysian Journal of Communication, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 40(1), P. 221 - 247

Published: March 31, 2024

Pandemik COVID-19 telah menimbulkan risiko kesihatan yang ketara kepada populasi warga tua dan seterusnya, vaksinasi menjadi strategi awam penting untuk perlindungan mereka. Objektif kajian ini bertujuan memahami pengetahuan sedia ada dalam kalangan terhadap vaksin mengenalpasti kebimbangan komplikasi dirasakan tersebut. Temu bual mendalam dijalankan 15 berumur 60 tahun ke atas di Malaysia, mana menggunakan persampelan bola salji menganalisis pendapat daripada kumpulan informan menepati kriteria. Terdapat lapan tema utama terhasil analisis temu tersebut iaitu; (i) jenis kesan Pfizer, (ii) Astrazeneca, (iii) Sinovac, (iv) campuran, (v) mengambil melindungi diri keluarga secara terpaksa, (vi) meningkatkan sistem imuniti, (vii) pengambilan sebagai pilihan individu, dan, (viii) cetus kesihatan. Dapatan menjelaskan bahawa kebanyakan melengkapi kedua dos lebih awal pelancaran vaksin, apabila mereka fungsi imun badan dijangkiti wabak COVID-19. Namun, dapatan juga menemukan berhati-hati menerima penggalak terdapatnya banyak maklumat salah tular media sosial serta pengalaman buruk dihadapi selepas Selain itu, mendapati mempunyai percaya boleh jika vaksin. Justeru adalah amat bagi komunikasi masa depan menangani persepsi berbeza-beza menggalakkan keyakinan dikalangan sasaran ini. Kata kunci: Vaksin COVID-19, salah, kesihatan, tua, keraguan

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