Vaccine Hesitancy Affecting Pneumococcal Vaccine Refusal in Older Adults with Morbidities DOI Creative Commons

Woothikrai Chitaree,

Nida Buawangpong,

Thanachat Yotruangsri

et al.

Journal of Primary Care & Community Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Introduction: Pneumonia is a leading cause of mortality worldwide, with Streptococcus pneumoniae being the most common cause. Older adults are particularly at risk. However, vaccination rates in Thailand remain low. Objective: This study aims to examine prevalence vaccine refusal and its association factors outlined 5C model (Confidence, Complacency, Constraints, Calculation, Collective Responsibility) among older patients morbidities. Setting: Study was conducted outpatient clinic Department Family Medicine, Chiang Mai University. Methods: An observational cross-sectional study. The data collected via self-administered questionnaire including demographic data, model, intention received pneumococcal vaccine. Comparison characteristic between refuser non-refuser performed by using Chi-square or T-test. To explore refusal, multiple logistic regression an adjustment for confounders. Results: From total 150 participants, mean age 69.8 ± 5.6 years old. Most were female (60.7%). found that 18% participants refused After adjusted confounders, lower collective responsibility confidence significantly associated (Odds ratio 0.22 (95% interval [CI] 0.06-0.74, P = .015) Odds 0.43 CI 0.20-0.89, .024), respectively. Conclusion: Strategies enhance address complacency about vaccines essential improving coverage. insight can be used as guideline policies formulated which aimed reducing enhancing communication benefits, efficacy, risks vaccines.

Language: Английский

Acceptance of COVID-19 Vaccination and Vaccine Hesitancy Among People with Chronic Diseases in Thailand: Role of Attitudes and Vaccine Literacy Towards Future Implications DOI Creative Commons
Sirirat Leelacharas, Wantana Maneesriwongul, Nipaporn Butsing

et al.

Patient Preference and Adherence, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: Volume 18, P. 1815 - 1828

Published: Sept. 1, 2024

Vaccination is an important strategy to prevent or reduce hospitalizations and mortality caused by COVID-19 infection. However, some people with chronic diseases are hesitant get the vaccination.

Language: Английский

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Vaccine Hesitancy Affecting Pneumococcal Vaccine Refusal in Older Adults with Morbidities DOI Creative Commons

Woothikrai Chitaree,

Nida Buawangpong,

Thanachat Yotruangsri

et al.

Journal of Primary Care & Community Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Introduction: Pneumonia is a leading cause of mortality worldwide, with Streptococcus pneumoniae being the most common cause. Older adults are particularly at risk. However, vaccination rates in Thailand remain low. Objective: This study aims to examine prevalence vaccine refusal and its association factors outlined 5C model (Confidence, Complacency, Constraints, Calculation, Collective Responsibility) among older patients morbidities. Setting: Study was conducted outpatient clinic Department Family Medicine, Chiang Mai University. Methods: An observational cross-sectional study. The data collected via self-administered questionnaire including demographic data, model, intention received pneumococcal vaccine. Comparison characteristic between refuser non-refuser performed by using Chi-square or T-test. To explore refusal, multiple logistic regression an adjustment for confounders. Results: From total 150 participants, mean age 69.8 ± 5.6 years old. Most were female (60.7%). found that 18% participants refused After adjusted confounders, lower collective responsibility confidence significantly associated (Odds ratio 0.22 (95% interval [CI] 0.06-0.74, P = .015) Odds 0.43 CI 0.20-0.89, .024), respectively. Conclusion: Strategies enhance address complacency about vaccines essential improving coverage. insight can be used as guideline policies formulated which aimed reducing enhancing communication benefits, efficacy, risks vaccines.

Language: Английский

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