Predictors of Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Willingness among High-Risk Populations Three Years after the Onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Vaccines, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(2), P. 331 - 331

Published: Feb. 1, 2023

High-risk populations are at increased risk of severe influenza-related illness, hospitalization, and death due to influenza. The aim our study was assess the willingness high-risk take influenza vaccine for 2022-2023 season, investigate factors associated with such willingness. We conducted a cross-sectional in Greece September 2022 using convenience sample. considered demographic characteristics, COVID-19-related variables, resilience, social support, anxiety, depression, burnout as potential predictors. Among participants, 39.4% were willing accept seasonal vaccine, 33.9% unwilling, 26.8% hesitant. Multivariable analysis identified that age family support vaccination Moreover, participants have received COVID-19 booster doses more vaccine. In contrast, adverse effects because exhaustion measures against reduced found intention receive low. Our contributes an understanding affect Public health authorities could use this information update programs Emphasis should be given on safety effectiveness issues.

Language: Английский

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Prevalence and Predictors of Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Uptake in Saudi Arabia Post COVID-19: A Web-Based Online Cross-Sectional Study

Vaccines, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(2), P. 353 - 353

Published: Feb. 3, 2023

In the fall of 2022, number influenza-like illnesses (ILIs) and severe acute respiratory infections (SARIs) in Saudi Arabia had significantly increased compared with corresponding period previous years. Concerns regarding population’s seasonal influenza vaccine (SIV) uptake rates have emerged. particular, SIV may dropped post COVID-19 pandemic prior to era. this study, we aimed estimate prevalence predictors pandemic. We conducted a cross-sectional study utilizing an online survey platform. mainly collected sociodemographic information determined whether respondent was healthcare professional or chronic disease. The overall 31.8%. A lower observed among those aged 55 years older, females, residents central region, non-health practitioners, without diseases. Several factors were associated uptake. Those 35–44 over three-fold more likely receive than older (OR: 3.66; 95% CI: 1.33–10.05). addition, males 73% higher odds females 1.73; 1.18–2.55). Health practitioners 2.11; 1.45–3.06). Similarly, diseases 86% 1.86; 1.18–2.95). These findings can provide insights into low Arabia. Future studies should be further explore potential such

Language: Английский

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A Moderated Mediation Model of the Influence of Cynical Distrust, Medical Mistrust, and Anger on Vaccination Hesitancy in Nursing Staff

European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(11), P. 2373 - 2387

Published: Oct. 29, 2023

During the pandemic, nurses experienced anger that stemmed from a sense of threat, frustration, or even injustice. The purpose this study was to examine relationship between vaccination hesitancy, anger, cynicism, and medical mistrust among nurses, as there are no relevant studies in literature. This conducted online by completing self-report questionnaires. Dimensions Anger Reactions-5, 8-item “Cynical Distrust” scale, Medical Mistrust Multiformat Scale were used. For two questions with 5-point scale used: one question examining hesitancy get vaccinated COVID-19 vaccine, another influenza vaccine. In total, 387 (66 men 321 women) participated study. Nurses showed statistically greater toward vaccine compared variation explained scores Scale, Reactions, Cynical Distrust Scale. mediated total hesitancy. Reactions significantly moderated indirect effect on through conclusion, it is highly likely involved reported both activating schemas distrust others adopting anti-systemic views system.

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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COVID-19 and flu vaccination in Romania, post pandemic lessons in healthcare workers and general population

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 19(3), P. e0299568 - e0299568

Published: March 7, 2024

Background Influenza and corona viruses generate vaccine preventable diseases have pandemic potential, frequently dramatic. A co-infection with these viruses, may be a new worldwide threat, researchers name it flurona. The aim of our study is to assess flu COVID-19 Romanian vaccination for 2022–2023 season the factor associated higher odds receive vaccine. Methods An analytical cross-sectional observational survey was conducted in general population; self-administered questionnaire used. Results 1056 responders were analyzed, mean age 32.08 ±13.36 years (limits:18–76), majority, 880 (83.33%), from urban areas, 608 (57.58%), high school graduated, 400 (37.88%) parents. More than half healthcare workers, 582 (55.11%), also considered population. In group, 796 (73.37%) consider flurona useful; 872 (82.57%) that no sanctions are needed not vaccinating. season, 162 (15.34%) vaccinated against 300 (28.41%) COVID-19. habit vaccination: (OR = 58.43; 95% CI: (34.95–97.67)) 1.67; (1.21–2.31)). Other factors such as having university degree 1.46; (1.08–1.98)) being worker, 1.41; (1.07–1.87)) influencing only adult season. parents’ 48 (12%) their children 68 (17%) COVID-19, mostly parents themselves, p<0.001. there 82 (7.65%) both diseases. Logistic regression analysis showed analyzed influenced parent’s decision vaccinate Conclusions 2022–2023, Romania, COVOD-19 low, adults well. efforts must done increase vaccination, public health educational programs strongly needed. Children, at greater risk when co-infecting vaccinated, should considered.

Language: Английский

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Factors affecting the intention of healthcare workers and students to receive COVID-19 booster dose vaccination: a systematic review

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 6, 2024

Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an unprecedented health, social and economic crisis worldwide, as the SARS-CoV-2 virus managed to cause a major threat with significant morbidity mortality in certain population groups. risk of is exacerbated by its easy transmission continued spread, despite multilevel interventions, extensive containment measures vaccination. Vaccine hesitancy refers person’s reluctance, delay accepting or even refusing be vaccinated available vaccination services. Objective To investigate factors that influence health professionals students sciences accept, not, booster dose vaccine. Sub-objectives were assess vaccine hesitancy, specifically those doses, presentation views attitudes above Methods relevant bibliography was searched electronically scientific databases such PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library Scopus until August 2023. main selection criteria mainly descriptive studies, published English Greek. subjects human over 18 years old. time frame this search last four years. Results From results systematic review, it shown many different intention both healthcare workers students, well general population, accept At same time, countries continents -that studied- present diverse socio-demographic characteristics their willingness, vaccinated. Conclusions doses offer further immunity reduce severe impacts disease, hospitalization death. Since play critical role shaping local communities’ towards vaccines, beliefs crucial role. For reason, recommended training via competent institutions, mobilize sensitize them, order base on evidence-based practice. As new technologies policies are built around ongoing testing effectiveness, updated guidelines according group proven vital impact disease. Further future studies necessary.

Language: Английский

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Nationwide Survey on Seasonal Influenza Vaccination among Health Care Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Greece: Determinants, Barriers and Peculiarities

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 20(13), P. 6247 - 6247

Published: June 28, 2023

Background: Seasonal influenza vaccination (SIV) of health care workers (HCWs) is critical in protecting patients’ and HCWs’ health. Our objective was to examine HCW SIV coverage related determinants. Methods Materials: A nationwide cross-sectional questionnaire survey conducted among HCWs during the first half 2021. The (online or paper-based) included knowledge, attitude practice questions regarding SIV, COVID-19 vaccines vaccination. Results: Out 6500 questionnaires administered, 2592 were completed (response rate: 39.9%). reached 69.4% (95% CI: 67.6–71.2%) based on self-reported vaccine uptake. Nurses administrative staff found be more skeptical have lower acceptance comparison with physicians (aOR = 0.66 aQR 0.59, respectively). Other hesitancy risk factors working secondary 0.59) northern Greece (aQR 0.66). Determinants for being living high-risk people due medical history 1.84 aOR 1.46, respectively), positive attitudes towards routine vaccinations (aOR: 1.86), knowledge about 1.53) uptake 3.45). primary reason refusal low perception (58.7%). Conclusions: (2020/2021) relatively high, but remained far from formal recommendations. Specific occupational groups low-risk main refusal. Targeted policies should developed enforced.

Language: Английский

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Impact of the surge of COVID-19 Omicron outbreak on the intention of seasonal influenza vaccination in Hong Kong: A cross-sectional study

Vaccine, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 41(49), P. 7419 - 7427

Published: Nov. 1, 2023

Language: Английский

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Intent to receive flu vaccine and influenza vaccination coverage among health professionals during 2019, 2020 and 2021 campaigns in Côte d’Ivoire

Vaccine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 42, P. 126076 - 126076

Published: June 25, 2024

Vaccination of healthcare workers against influenza is a crucial strategy to reduce transmission amongst vulnerable populations, facilitate patient uptake vaccination, and bolster pandemic preparedness. Globally, vaccination coverage health varied from 10 % 88 %. Understanding workers' knowledge acceptance the vaccine, particularly among physicians, for fine-tuning continued success campaigns. We conducted cross-sectional survey 472 in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, inform subsequent subnational national introductions vaccine campaigns targeting 2019 (14302), 2020 (14872), 2021 (24473). Using purposive sample university hospitals, general rural, urban facilities, we interviewed convenience aged 18 years older. Physicians had lowest intention receive (58 %), while nurses (78 %) midwives (76 were most willing. Across all occupations, increased if was offered free or recommended by Ministry Health. 76 respondents believed that could prevent illness workers. Communication strategies, including about benefits raise awareness prior Influenza rates between on par with 2018 survey; 2019, 2020, 2021, physicians 73 %, 52 86 74 respectively. Improving

Language: Английский

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A Psychosocial Critique of the Consequences of the COVID-19 Pandemic on UK Care Home Staff Attitudes to the Flu Vaccination: A Qualitative Longitudinal Study

Vaccines, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(12), P. 1437 - 1437

Published: Dec. 20, 2024

Background/Objectives: Vaccinating care home staff is essential to protect vulnerable residents by reducing infection risks and creating a safer environment. However, vaccine hesitancy amongst remains challenge, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic raised concerns about side effects vaccination mandates. This study examines how influenced flu UK staff. Methods: Data were collected from FluCare trials conducted over 2021-22 2022-23 winter seasons explore impact of concurrent mandatory non-mandatory policies on uptake. A total 52 interviews (21 feasibility 31 randomised control trial) with managers Thematic analysis identified key themes shaping attitudes toward vaccination. Results: Four central emerged regarding contextual influences hesitance: (i) tension between autonomy morals in decisions; (ii) COVID 'craze' displacement vaccine; (iii) role fatigue; (iv) conspiracies, (mis)information, significance trust. Psychosocial theories decision making health behaviour used further interpret findings. Conclusions: Our findings suggest that post-COVID-19 interventions setting should address issues autonomy, fatigue, trust enhance Understanding these factors could support more effective strategies future campaigns.

Language: Английский

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