‘Is It Safe? Is it not?’ A Youth‐Led Photovoice Study of Youth Perspectives of COVID‐19 Vaccine Confidence

Health Expectations, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 27(5)

Published: Oct. 1, 2024

ABSTRACT Background Youth have been uniquely affected by the COVID‐19 pandemic. Despite high rates of infection, youth had one lowest vaccine uptake rates. Certain characteristics can affect uptake, such as mental health and substance use, but it is important to understand for an effective response pandemics. Objective This study examined perspectives with or use concerns on confidence, hesitancy overall perspectives. Methods Using photovoice, a community‐based participatory research method, sample 27 aged 14−24 years participated in series photography workshops focus groups. Participants submitted final photographs discussion. Focus groups were recorded, transcribed thematically analysed. Results Four themes generated: (1) deciphered discourse changing information landscape; (2) mixed families, friends loved ones influenced journey; (3) complex societal influences views decisions around vaccine; (4) navigated their journeys through first‐ second‐hand experiences. The four subthemes highlight evolution youth's over course pandemic into late‐pandemic period. Conclusions challenges environment during wide variety factors influencing should be taken account public messaging future uptake. Youth‐led youth‐engaged help solicit rich meaningful young people issues. Patient Public Contribution was youth‐led study. A analyst conducted activities together support advisory group, adult photographer lived experience, scientific team.

Language: Английский

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Different roles of interpersonal trust and institutional trust in motivating older adults to receive COVID-19 vaccines in Singapore

Social Science & Medicine, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 340, P. 116475 - 116475

Published: Dec. 2, 2023

Language: Английский

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Drivers of the Intention to Receive a COVID-19 Booster Vaccine: Insights from the UK and Australia

Vaccines, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 10(10), P. 1730 - 1730

Published: Oct. 17, 2022

As the global pandemic perpetuates, keeping population vaccinated will be imperative to maintain societal protection from SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) virus. However, while empirical evidence regarding predictors of intention receive a first COVID-19 vaccine has amassed, our understanding psychological and behavioral drivers continued vaccination remains limited. In this pre-registered study (UK: AsPredicted#78370|Australia: AsPredicted#81667), factors predicting booster were investigated in two adult samples UK (N = 1222) Australia 1197) that nationally representative on age, gender, geographic location. High levels intent found (73% 67%, respectively). Exploratory Structural Equation Modelling (ESEM) revealed three key emerged across both Australian samples: concern virus, positive perceptions vaccines, perceived severity side effects experienced last dose. Several additional (age, months since vaccine, familiarity with effects, regularly receiving influenza vaccine) present dataset. These findings provide important targeting virus may serve participation programme, paving way for future behavioural research area.

Language: Английский

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Insights from a community-based survey on factors influencing acceptance and uptake of Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir and ritonavir) as a COVID-19 antiviral medication in Singapore

BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(1)

Published: Aug. 28, 2024

Antiviral treatment can reduce the burden of COVID-19. But utilisation be suboptimal, even in a setting like Singapore where it is fully subsidized for those with selected medical conditions and older adults (≥ 50 years). We hence investigated factors affecting awareness, acceptance, initiative to request Paxlovid.

Language: Английский

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Post-Pandemic Perspectives: Willingness, Risk Perception and Factors Influencing COVID-19 Booster Vaccine Uptake Among Thai Healthcare Workers and Vulnerable Populations

Vaccines, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(12), P. 1381 - 1381

Published: Dec. 7, 2024

Background: The emergence of new COVID-19 variants continues to affect healthcare workers (HCWs) and vulnerable populations in the post-pandemic era. This study aims assess willingness, perceptions, factors associated with booster vaccine uptake this context. Methods: A cross-sectional was conducted between October 2023 May 2024 among Thai adults (>20 years old) Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand. Participants included HCWs patients chronic medical conditions. People who had received a monovalent XBB-derived were excluded. Results: Data related total 811 participants analyzed, 328 from group 483 HCWs. Willingness receive similar both groups (43.3% HCWs, 45.0% group). Low-risk perception (59.6%–83.5%), minimal impact on daily life (60.4%–62.9%), doubts about efficacy (75.9%–81.4%) prevalent negative thoughts toward booster. Having flu (aOR 2.1), concerns 1.8), beliefs safety 1.8) effectiveness against severe disease 2.7) increased willingness. Conclusions: Only 44% willing Policymakers can use these insights develop strategies increase

Language: Английский

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Trust in government vaccine recommendations during the Covid-19 pandemic in Singapore: A longitudinal survey study

Vaccine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 45, P. 126643 - 126643

Published: Dec. 24, 2024

Language: Английский

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Before Omicron’s Arrival: Effects of Negative Emotions and Comparative Optimism on COVID-19 Protection and Detection Behaviors

Health Communication, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 39(7), P. 1429 - 1443

Published: June 1, 2023

This study examined the associations of emotions, cognitions, and behavioral intentions in response to exposure news stories reporting on arrival Omicron variant Vietnam. Outcomes included fear, anxiety, anger, comparative optimism, conduct prevention behavior (wash hands with soap), detection (test for infection), share health information. Two experiments were conducted participants being randomized either low-risk or high-risk condition that contained information promoting hand-washing soap (Experiment 1, N = 303), COVID-19 testing 2, 303). Results indicated viewing led higher anger than stories. Fear fully mediated effect test infection Comparative optimism moderated indirect wash about testing. Theoretical practical implications discussed.

Language: Английский

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Factors influencing the perception and the willingness to take the COVID-19 vaccine among the working population in Ghana

Journal of Integrated Care, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 31(4), P. 331 - 346

Published: Sept. 11, 2023

Purpose The onset of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has led to loss lives and jobs other adverse effects on persons, families businesses. With its frightening tendencies, it was a sigh relief with discovery vaccines mitigate disastrous effects. However, participation in vaccination exercise Ghana been slow unencoraging. This paper sought identify factors that influence perception willingness individuals receive COVID-19 vaccine. Design/methodology/approach For this study, structured questionnaires were administered 1,350 respondents selected at random by way purposive sampling from specific regions also randomly selected. Out sample, total 1,296 found be useable form. probit model estimation marginal used determine both take Findings authors observed increases age manufacturing sector workers positively associated vaccine perception, while males females residing Bono Central had negative perceptions toward Among male workers, education living Accra relationship for female positive perception. Additionally, transport those urban areas more inclined Ghana, regardless gender. Again, larger household size, people no formal primary willing. Also, increase reduced willingness, residents greater region less willing Originality/value To best authors' belief knowledge, observations recommendations made are consistent theory empirical studies contribute immensely discussions about most effective ways combating pandemic. It offers nuanced perspective how policy-makers can enact policies ensure efficient dealing future epidemics.

Language: Английский

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Kesediaan Vaksinasi dan Kesediaan Bayar Vaksinasi Booster Covid 19 : Literature Review

Media Publikasi Promosi Kesehatan Indonesia (MPPKI), Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 6(5), P. 831 - 842

Published: May 8, 2023

Latar Belakang : Capaian vaksinasi booster masih belum mencapai cakupan yang optimal. Cakupan (dosis 3) di Indonesia terbilang cukup rendah yaitu sekitar 29.83%. Pelaksanaan program memberikan banyak tantangan. Di antaranya sangat penting menyangkut pertanyaan apakah masyarakat mau menerima dan membeli vaksin tersebut apabila diperlukan. Tujuan Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi faktor mempengaruhi kesediaan membayar Covid19. Metode: Tinjauan sistematik menggunakan panduan PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review or Meta-Analysis). Pencarian data search engine Pubmed, ScienceDirect, Embase Scopus mulai tahun 2021 sampai dengan 2022. Penulis kriteria inklusi eksklusi studi akan direviu. Ditemukan 22 memenuhi inklusi. Hasil: Sebagian besar menunjukkan hasil bahwa responden bersedia (> 60%) satu < 50%. Beberapa booster, <RM50, Mean 109 – 189 CNY, 0-300 <100 - ≥500 CNY. Kesediaan dipengaruhi oleh sosio-demografi, persepsi individu eksternal berupa kebijakan dari pemerintah maupun saran tenaga kesehatan. Kesimpulan: Temuan dapat informasi bagi pembuat merancang skema keuangan lebih baik masa depan. Dukungan tetap diperlukan sebagian kurang mampu sisi ekonomi.

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