Predictors of COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptability Among Refugees and Other Migrant Populations: A Systematic Scoping Review DOI Creative Commons

Yasaman Yazdani,

Poojitha Pai, Shahab Sayfi

et al.

medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory), Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Sept. 15, 2023

Abstract Objective This study aimed to map the existing literature identify predictors of COVID-19 vaccine acceptability among refugees, immigrants, and other migrant populations. Methods A systematic search Medline, Embase, APA PsycInfo Cumulative Index Nursing Allied Health Literature (CINAHL) was conducted up 31 January 2023 relevant English peer-reviewed observational studies. Two independent reviewers screened, selected studies, extracted data. Results We identified 34 cross-sectional primarily in high income countries (76%). Lower acceptance associated with mistrust host countries’ government healthcare system, concerns about safety effectiveness vaccines, limited knowledge infection lower risk perception, integration level country. Female gender, younger age, education level, being single were most Additionally, sources information vaccines previous history infection, also influence acceptance. Vaccine towards booster doses various brands not adequately studied. Conclusions hesitancy lack trust became significant public health within These findings may help providing for current future outreach strategies

Language: Английский

Predictors of COVID-19 vaccine acceptability among refugees and other migrant populations: A systematic scoping review DOI Creative Commons

Yasaman Yazdani,

Poojitha Pai, Shahab Sayfi

et al.

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 19(7), P. e0292143 - e0292143

Published: July 5, 2024

Objective This study aimed to map the existing literature identify predictors of COVID-19 vaccine acceptability among refugees, immigrants, and other migrant populations. Methods A systematic search Medline, Embase, Scopus, APA PsycInfo Cumulative Index Nursing Allied Health Literature (CINAHL) was conducted up 31 January 2023 relevant English peer-reviewed observational studies. Two independent reviewers screened abstracts, selected studies, extracted data. Results We identified 34 cross-sectional primarily in high income countries (76%). Lower acceptance associated with mistrust host countries’ government healthcare system, concerns about safety effectiveness vaccines, limited knowledge infection lower risk perception, integration level country. Female gender, younger age, education level, being single were most Additionally, sources information vaccines previous history infection, also influence acceptance. Vaccine towards booster doses various brands not adequately studied. Conclusions hesitancy a lack trust have become significant public health within These findings may help providing for current future outreach strategies

Language: Английский

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Determinants of COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake and Hesitancy among Healthcare Workers in Tanzania: A Mixed-Methods Study DOI Creative Commons
Maryam Amour, Innocent B. Mboya, Harrieth P. Ndumwa

et al.

COVID, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 3(5), P. 777 - 791

Published: May 19, 2023

The novel Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) presents a major threat to public health but can be prevented by safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines. Vaccine acceptance among healthcare workers (HCWs) is essential promote uptake. This study, aimed determine the vaccination uptake hesitancy its associated factors HCWs in Tanzania. We employed convergent-parallel mixed-methods design 1368 across facilities seven geographical zones Tanzania 2021. collected quantitative data using an interviewer-administered questionnaire qualitative data, in-depth interviews focus group discussions. Participants aspect were conveniently selected whereas those purposively based on their role patient care, management, vaccine provision. Stata software version 16.1 was used analysis of thematic for data. Multiple logistic regression assess determinants median age 33, interquartile range 28–43 years; 65.6% aged 30+ years, 60.1% females. Over half (53.4%) all received vaccine, 33.6% completely refused, 13% chose wait. 40+ from lower-level (district hospitals centers), who worked 6+ with perceived high/very high risk infection had significantly higher odds revealed misinformation inadequate knowledge about safety efficacy as key barriers Nearly are still unvaccinated against COVID-19. predominance contextual influence calls interventions addressing determinants, focusing younger HCWs’ population, short working duration, at different facility levels, providing adequate knowledge.

Language: Английский

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The Social Ecological Model: A Framework for Understanding COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake among Healthcare Workers—A Scoping Review DOI Creative Commons
Damian Naidoo, Anna Meyer‐Weitz, Kaymarlin Govender

et al.

Vaccines, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(9), P. 1491 - 1491

Published: Sept. 15, 2023

Vaccination plays a crucial role in combating the global COVID-19 pandemic. Immunizing all healthcare workers (HCWs) is essential for increasing vaccine confidence and acceptance within general population. Understanding factors that hinder or facilitate uptake among HCWs of utmost importance, considering they are first to be vaccinated. This review follows Arksey O’Malley’s five-stage methodological framework. We searched PubMed, Web Science, ProQuest, WorldCat Discovery, Google Scholar peer-reviewed articles published from 2020 2023. A descriptive analysis narrative synthesis approach were employed collect synthesize data. Using social-ecological model as framework, literature was categorized into themes at intrapersonal, interpersonal, organizational, community, policy levels. reviewed total fifty-three academic articles, with majority studies conducted Ethiopia Nigeria. The intention resulted an unsatisfactory (52%) overall rate HCWs. Individual-level determinants associated included being male, middle-aged, physician, having higher level education, chronic illness. identified significant barriers each level, such safety concerns, perceived scientific uncertainty, ineffectiveness, lack trust stakeholders, religious beliefs. Additionally, we facilitators most common promoting desire protect oneself others high susceptibility contracting COVID-19. highlights existence on African continent. Given play guiding public’s vaccination decisions, it imperative prioritize education training efforts about effectiveness vaccines.

Language: Английский

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Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on vaccine hesitancy and sentiment changes: A survey of healthcare workers in 12 countries DOI Creative Commons
Andrea Parisi, Luca Regazzi,

Emma Sophie Spanaus

et al.

Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 238, P. 188 - 196

Published: Dec. 14, 2024

Healthcare workers (HCWs) are a trusted source of vaccine-related information for patients and communities, but they can show hesitancy or reluctance towards vaccinations. The objective our study was to investigate HCWs' sentiment vaccination, focusing on COVID-19 influenza vaccination.

Language: Английский

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Factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine uptake among health professionals in Debre Markos town public health facilities, Northwest Ethiopia DOI Creative Commons

Michu Belay,

Tilahun Degu Tsega,

Muluye Molla

et al.

PLOS Global Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 4(4), P. e0002893 - e0002893

Published: April 3, 2024

Globally, the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly increased morbidity and mortality. Health professionals are at frontline of exposure identified as a priority target group that needs to receive vaccines. Data on Ethiopian healthcare workers' use vaccine associated factors, however, scarce. Using simple random sampling method, 398 health were recruited through an institutional-based cross-sectional study design. working in Debre Markos town public facilities filled out self-administered questionnaire had been pretested obtain data. Then, data entered into Epi version 4.2; analyzed by SPSS 25. Descriptive statistics multivariable logistic regression analysis computed after model assumptions checked. The adjusted odds ratio with 95% CI was calculated statistical significance declared P-value < 0.05 adequacy checked using Hosmer-Lemeshow test. uptake among 61.56% (95% CI: 56.67%, 66.23%). Factors age > = 35 years (AOR: 4.39, 1.89, 10.19), having higher income (>9056 Birr) 1.79, 1.03, 3.10), who practiced Prevention methods 2.39, 1.51, 3.77), Adulthood previous other immunization histories 1.63, 1.15, 2.56) chronic disease (AOR:1.90,95% 1.07, 3.74). This revealed low. Age years, income, prevention methods, adulthood histories, statistically factors for uptake. Therefore, policymakers managers should think about requirement workers develop plans administering vaccine.

Language: Английский

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COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance and Hesitancy among Healthcare Workers at a Teaching Hospital in Zambia: Findings and Implications DOI Open Access
Steward Mudenda,

Banji Moonga,

Maisa Kasanga

et al.

OALib, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 11(07), P. 1 - 17

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Introduction: The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines provided renewed hope in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic.To promote extensive vaccination coverage, it is imperative to assess inclination towards receiving and examine influencing factors among healthcare workers (HCWs).This study evaluated vaccine acceptance hesitancy HCWs at a Teaching Hospital Zambia.Materials Methods: This cross-sectional was conducted 200 University Lusaka, Zambia from August 2022 October using structured questionnaire.Data analysis performed IBM SPSS version 23.0.Statistical significance determined 95% confidence level.Results: A total of participants were enrolled which 71.5% (n = 143) female 57% 114) aged between 20 30 years.The overall 73% higher medical doctors nurses than pharmacists.Of 146 that had been vaccinated, 69.2% received Johnson vaccine.Vaccine due fear side effects, concerns about effectiveness, rushed development vaccines.Vaccine influenced by age (p 0.037), profession 0.001) providing direct care patients 0.001).Conclusion

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The Worrying Phenomenon of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy and Its Negative Impact on Pandemic Control Efforts: Common Themes that Emerged in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region DOI
Azmi Mahafzah, Malik Sallam, Faris G. Bakri

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Advances in experimental medicine and biology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 299 - 322

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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The Degree of Acceptance of Cocoon Strategy of Vaccination against Influenza and COVID-19 in Palliative Home Care Professionals and Caregivers DOI Creative Commons
Agnieszka Kluczna, Rafał Orzeł, Anna Bardowska

et al.

Vaccines, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(7), P. 1235 - 1235

Published: July 12, 2023

Palliative care patients are an immunocompromised population, so the cocooning strategy of vaccinating those around them is a suitable protective against infections. This especially significant for infectious diseases such as influenza and COVID-19, which pose challenge to healthcare system. In order improve patient's quality life, it necessary develop research-based, defined strategies. questionnaire-based study was conducted determine level knowledge about SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus vaccination among factual caregivers medical staff in palliative setting. The survey revealed that sources varied depended on one's role. Doctors nurses used professional literature, while other professionals relied Internet, mass media, information from family friends. also showed adherence guidelines not associated with COVID-19 incidence. overall opinion positive, but degree acceptance by were groups least accepting vaccination. To vaccinations, remedial program based education should be implemented using declared respondents. It may help life prevent spread diseases.

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SAĞLIK ÇALIŞANLARI ARASINDA COVID-19 AŞILAMA TEREDDÜDÜNÜN ÖLÇÜMLENMESİ DOI Open Access
Zakir TEKİN, İstem KÖYMEN KESER

Hastane Öncesi Dergisi, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 8(1), P. 61 - 86

Published: April 26, 2023

Amaç: COVID-19’a karşı etkili bir aşı geliştirilmesi en çok beklenen çözüm iken pandemiden etkilenen grup olan sağlık çalışanlarında bile aşılar geliştirildikten sonra ortaya çıkan yüksek tereddüt düzeyleri ileride görülebilecek pandemilerin doğru yönetimi için acil incelenmesi gereken konu haline gelmiştir. Bu çalışmanın amacı çalışanlarının ve ilişkili faktörlerin belirlenmesidir. Gereç Yöntem: 295 katılımcıyla 02.10.2022-15.10.2022 tarihleri arasında çevrimiçi olarak 43 soruluk anket uygulanmıştır. Anket, katılımcıların aşılamayla ilgili bilgi seviyelerini, aşılama hakkındaki düzeylerini bu üzerinde olması demografik özellikleri, süreçleriyle likert ölçeğine dayalı ifadeleri içermektedir. Anketler ilk sürecinin üzerinden yıldan fazla geçmiş olduktan uygulandığından sorular varsayımsal değildir. Bulgular: Katılımcıların %89,2’si olmuştur. Aşı olanların %69,96’sı tereddütlerini 0 ile 10 (0= hiç yaşamayanlar, 10= yaşayanlar) gösterilen skalada 3’ün üzerinde, %35,74’ü ise 8 üzeri işaretlemişlerdir. Evlilerin düzeylerinin bekarlardan daha olduğu erkeklerin yaptırmama durumunun kadınların 1,94 katı söylenebilir. Bununla birlikte katılımcılarımız çalışanı olmasına rağmen sorularında 5 sorudan %63,7’sinin 3’ten az cevap verdiği görülmektedir. da konusunda bilgilendirme yapılamadığının göstergesidir. Sonuç: çoğu güvenirliği, etkinliği yararları kararsız olduklarını bildirmiştir. Aşının kısa uzun dönemli yan etkilerinden çekinme ön planda çıkmıştır. Tereddüt kabul oranları seviyesinin arasındaki ilişkiler incelendiğinde düşük seviyesine sahip oranlarına

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Locating Medical Information during an Infodemic: Information Seeking Behavior and Strategies of Health-Care Workers in Germany DOI Open Access
Christopher Holzmann‐Littig,

David Stadler,

Maria Popp

et al.

Healthcare, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(11), P. 1602 - 1602

Published: May 30, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a flood of-often contradictory-evidence. HCWs had develop strategies locate information that supported their work. We investigated the information-seeking of different HCW groups in Germany.In December 2020, we conducted online surveys on sources, strategies, assigned trustworthiness, and barriers-and February 2021, vaccination sources. Results were analyzed descriptively; group comparisons performed using χ2-tests.For general COVID-19-related medical (413 participants), non-physicians most often selected official websites (57%), TV e-mail/newsletters (46%) as preferred sources-physicians chose (63%), (56%), professional journals (55%). Non-physician used Facebook/YouTube more frequently. main barriers insufficient time access issues. Non-physicians abstracts (66%), videos (45%), webinars (40%) strategy; physicians: overviews with algorithms (62%), (48%). Information seeking (2700 participants) was quite similar, however, newspapers being by (63%) vs. physician (70%).Non-physician consulted public Employers/institutions should ensure supply professional, targeted for groups.

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