Journal of Anxiety Disorders,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
88, P. 102574 - 102574
Published: April 28, 2022
Vaccines
are
an
important
tool
for
governments
and
health
agencies
to
contain
curb
the
Coronavirus
Disease-19
(COVID-19)
pandemic.
However,
despite
their
effectiveness
safeness,
a
substantial
portion
of
population
worldwide
is
hesitant
get
vaccinated.
In
current
study,
we
examined
whether
fear
COVID-19
predicts
vaccination
willingness.
longitudinal
study
(N
=
938),
was
assessed
in
April
2020
willingness
measured
June
2021.
Approximately
11%
our
sample
indicated
that
they
were
not
willing
Results
logistic
regression
showed
increased
14
months
later,
even
when
controlling
several
anxious
personality
traits,
infection
control
perceptions,
risks
loved
ones,
self-rated
health,
previous
infection,
media
use,
demographic
variables.
These
results
show
relevant
construct
consider
predicting
possibly
influencing
Nonetheless,
sensitivity
specificity
predict
quite
low
only
became
slightly
better
concurrently.
This
indicates
other
potential
factors,
such
as
perceived
vaccines,
probably
also
play
role
explaining
Vaccines,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
9(7), P. 720 - 720
Published: July 1, 2021
The
current
study
aims
to
assess
the
beliefs
of
general
public
in
Pakistan
towards
conspiracy
theories,
acceptance,
willingness
pay,
and
preference
for
COVID-19
vaccine.
A
cross-sectional
was
conducted
through
an
online
self-administered
questionnaire
during
January
2021.
Chi-square
test
or
Fisher
exact
utilized
statistical
data
analysis.
total
2158
respondents
completed
questionnaire,
among
them
1192
(55.2%)
were
male
with
23.87
(SD:
±6.23)
years
as
mean
age.
circulating
regarding
vaccine
believed
by
9.3%
28.4%
participants.
Among
them,
1040
(48.2%)
agreed
vaccinate
on
its
availability
while
934
(43.3%)
reported
Chinese
their
preference.
participants
significantly
associated
acceptance
existence
low
population
is
a
serious
threat
successful
vaccination.
Pathogens and Global Health,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
116(4), P. 236 - 243
Published: Dec. 20, 2021
Vaccine
hesitancy
is
considered
one
of
the
greatest
threats
to
ongoing
coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19)
vaccination
programs.
Lack
trust
in
vaccine
benefits,
along
with
concerns
about
side
effects
newly
developed
COVID-19
vaccine,
might
significantly
contribute
hesitancy.
The
objective
this
study
was
determine
level
among
communities
particular
their
belief
benefits
and
perceived
risks
new
vaccines.
An
online
cross-sectional
conducted
10
countries
Asia,
Africa,
South
America
from
February
May
2021.
Seven
items
WHO
SAGE
Hesitancy
Scale
were
used
measure
a
construct
benefit,
item
measured
riskiness
A
logistic
regression
which
sociodemographic
factors
associated
both
constructs.
total
1,832
respondents
included
final
analysis
36.2%
(range
5.6-52.2%)
77.6%
38.3-91.2%)
them
classified
as
hesitant
terms
beliefs
vaccines,
respectively.
Respondents
Pakistan
had
highest
while
those
Chile
lowest.
Being
females,
Muslim,
having
non-healthcare-related
job
not
receiving
flu
during
past
12
months
poor
benefits.
Those
who
living
rural
areas,
did
received
relatively
higher
that
vaccines
are
riskier.
High
prevalence
some
pandemic
hamper
programs
worldwide.
Programs
should
be
promote
groups
high
BMJ Global Health,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
7(3), P. e008334 - e008334
Published: March 1, 2022
Vaccines
for
SARS-CoV-2
have
been
accessible
to
the
public
since
December
2020.
However,
only
58.3%
of
Americans
are
fully
vaccinated
as
5
November
2021.
Numerous
studies
supported
YouTube
a
source
both
reliable
and
misleading
information
during
COVID-19
pandemic.
Misinformation
regarding
safety
efficacy
vaccines
has
negatively
impacted
vaccination
intent.
To
date,
literature
lacks
systematic
evaluation
YouTube's
content
on
using
validated
scoring
tools.
The
objective
this
study
was
evaluate
accuracy,
usability
quality
most
widely
viewed
videos
vaccination.A
search
performed
21
July
2021,
keywords
'COVID-19
vaccine'
cleared-cache
web
browser.
Search
results
were
sorted
by
'views',
top
150
most-viewed
collected
analysed.
Duplicate,
non-English,
non-audiovisual,
exceeding
1-hour
duration,
or
unrelated
vaccine
excluded.
primary
outcome
reliability
videos,
analysed
modified
DISCERN
(mDISCERN)
score,
Journal
American
Medical
Association
(mJAMA)
score
Vaccine
Score
(CVS).CONCLUSION:
As
pandemic
evolves,
widespread
adoption
is
essential
in
reducing
morbidity,
mortality,
returning
some
semblance
normalcy.
Providing
high-quality
engaging
health
from
reputable
sources
addressing
hesitancy.
Journal of Anxiety Disorders,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
88, P. 102574 - 102574
Published: April 28, 2022
Vaccines
are
an
important
tool
for
governments
and
health
agencies
to
contain
curb
the
Coronavirus
Disease-19
(COVID-19)
pandemic.
However,
despite
their
effectiveness
safeness,
a
substantial
portion
of
population
worldwide
is
hesitant
get
vaccinated.
In
current
study,
we
examined
whether
fear
COVID-19
predicts
vaccination
willingness.
longitudinal
study
(N
=
938),
was
assessed
in
April
2020
willingness
measured
June
2021.
Approximately
11%
our
sample
indicated
that
they
were
not
willing
Results
logistic
regression
showed
increased
14
months
later,
even
when
controlling
several
anxious
personality
traits,
infection
control
perceptions,
risks
loved
ones,
self-rated
health,
previous
infection,
media
use,
demographic
variables.
These
results
show
relevant
construct
consider
predicting
possibly
influencing
Nonetheless,
sensitivity
specificity
predict
quite
low
only
became
slightly
better
concurrently.
This
indicates
other
potential
factors,
such
as
perceived
vaccines,
probably
also
play
role
explaining
