The Vaccine-Hesitant Moment

New England Journal of Medicine, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 387(1), С. 58 - 65

Опубликована: Июнь 29, 2022

Язык: Английский

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Social media and attitudes towards a COVID-19 vaccination: A systematic review of the literature

EClinicalMedicine, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 48, С. 101454 - 101454

Опубликована: Май 20, 2022

Vaccine hesitancy continues to limit global efforts in combatting the COVID-19 pandemic. Emerging research demonstrates role of social media disseminating information and potentially influencing people's attitudes towards public health campaigns. This systematic review sought synthesize current evidence regarding potential shaping vaccination attitudes, explore its for interventions address issue vaccine hesitancy.

Язык: Английский

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Willingness to Receive the Booster COVID-19 Vaccine Dose in Poland

Vaccines, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 9(11), С. 1286 - 1286

Опубликована: Ноя. 5, 2021

COVID-19 vaccinations are essential to mitigate the pandemic and prevent severe SARS-CoV-2 infections. However, serum antibody levels in vaccinated individuals gradually decrease over time, while is undergoing an evolution toward more transmissible variants, such as B.1.617.2, ultimately increasing risk of breakthrough infections further virus spread. This cross-sectional online study adult Poles (n = 2427) was conducted September 2021 (before a general recommendation administer booster vaccine dose Poland issued) assess attitude who completed current vaccination regime potential identify factors that may influence it. Overall, 71% participants declared willingness receive dose, with low median level fear receiving it 1.0 (measured by 10-point Likert-type scale), which increased particularly those having worse experience (in terms severity side effects associated fear) past vaccination. The lowest frequency (26.7%) seen group previously Ad26.COV2.S. majority mRNA vaccines wished same vaccine, case AZD1222, accordance observed only 9.1%. main reasons against accepting included experienced after previous doses, opinion unnecessary, safety uncertainties. Women, older (≥50 years), subjects obesity, chronic diseases, pre-vaccination post-vaccination infections, history influenza were significantly frequently willing dose. Moreover, immunosuppressed (88%) additional results emphasize some hesitancy studied indicate groups be targeted effective science communication regarding doses.

Язык: Английский

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The effect of mandatory COVID-19 certificates on vaccine uptake: synthetic-control modelling of six countries

The Lancet Public Health, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 7(1), С. e15 - e22

Опубликована: Дек. 13, 2021

Mandatory COVID-19 certification (showing vaccination, recent negative test, or proof of recovery) has been introduced in some countries. We aimed to investigate the effect on vaccine uptake.We designed a synthetic control model comparing six countries (Denmark, Israel, Italy, France, Germany, and Switzerland) that (April-August, 2021), with 19 Using daily data cases, deaths, vaccinations, country-specific information, we produced counterfactual trend estimating what might have happened similar circumstances if certificates were not introduced. The main outcome was doses.COVID-19 led increased vaccinations 20 days before implementation anticipation, lasting up 40 after. Countries pre-intervention uptake below average had more pronounced increase compared those where already higher. In doses exceeded 55 672 (95% CI 49 668-73 707) vaccines per million population or, absolute terms, 3 761 440 (3 355 761-4 979 952) mandatory 72 151 (37 940-114 140) after (4 874 857 [2 563 396-7 711 769] doses). found no (Germany), an unclear when during period limited supply (Denmark). Increase highest for people younger than 30 years introduction certification. Access restrictions linked certain settings (nightclubs events >1000 people) associated years. When extended broader settings, remained high youngest group, but increases also observed aged 30-49 years.Mandatory could uptake, interpretation transferability findings need be considered context pre-existing levels hesitancy, eligibility changes, pandemic trajectory.Leverhulme Trust European Research Council.

Язык: Английский

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Predictors of uncertainty and unwillingness to receive the COVID-19 booster vaccine: An observational study of 22,139 fully vaccinated adults in the UK

The Lancet Regional Health - Europe, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 14, С. 100317 - 100317

Опубликована: Фев. 3, 2022

The continued success of the COVID-19 vaccination programme in UK will depend on widespread uptake booster vaccines. However, there is evidence hesitancy and unwillingness to receive vaccine, even fully vaccinated adults. Identifying factors associated with vaccine intentions specifically this population therefore critical. We used data from 22,139 adults who took part UCL Social Study. Multinomial logistic regression examined predictors uncertainty (versus willingness) a (measured 22 November 2021 6 December 2021), including (i) socio-demographic factors, (ii) related (e.g., having been infected COVID-19), (iii) initial intent four months following announcement that vaccines had approved (2 2020 31 March 2021). 4% sample reported they were uncertain about receiving further unwilling. Initial accept first 2020-21 each over five times risk being unwilling vaccine. Healthy (those without pre-existing physical health condition) also more likely be or In addition, low levels current stress catching becoming seriously ill COVID-19, consistently compliance government guidelines during periods strict restrictions lockdowns), lower educational qualification, socio-economic position, age below 45 years all unwillingness. Our findings highlight are range predict intentions, strongest predictor previous Two other concerning patterns emerged our results. First, administration vaccinations may increase social inequalities experiences as backgrounds most well affected by virus. Second, some those spread (i.e., poor guidelines) Public messaging should tailored these groups. Nuffield Foundation [WEL/FR-000022583], MARCH Mental Health Network funded Cross-Disciplinary Plus initiative supported Research Innovation [ES/S002588/1], Wellcome Trust [221400/Z/20/Z 205407/Z/16/Z].

Язык: Английский

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It is not too late to achieve global covid-19 vaccine equity

BMJ, Год журнала: 2022, Номер unknown, С. e070650 - e070650

Опубликована: Март 24, 2022

During the covid-19 pandemic, we have seen best of international collective action and its limits.Global scientific cooperation drove development safe, highly effective vaccines in under one year. 1Yet also witnessed global vaccine inequity, 2 which low middle income countries "limited supply limited brand options." 3 With omicron wave dissipating, several well vaccinated high nations with stockpiles are rushing to declare pandemic over, reminding us how things unfolded tuberculosis, malaria, HIV/AIDS past.But is not over 2.8 billion people remain completely unvaccinated.Now time recommit to, further invest in, equitable country led vaccination campaigns.In this paper, briefly examine inequity arose, lay out a renewed case for urgently ramping up our commitment equity, propose principles ensure no left behind quest vaccinate world.Fig 1 | Booster coverage total population, by income.Country observations (centre points) boosters per 100 group population size (area) averages (lines).HIC=high countries; UMIC=upper LMIC=lower LIC=low countries.

Язык: Английский

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Determinants for COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in the general population: a systematic review of reviews

Journal of Public Health, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 31(11), С. 1829 - 1845

Опубликована: Сен. 19, 2022

Abstract Aim Although multiple COVID-19 vaccines are approved for global use, vaccine hesitancy poses a substantial risk health. Therefore, the aim of this umbrella review is to identify those factors that influence vaccination in general population. This necessary improve effectiveness future programmes. Methods PubMed, Embase, Scopus, PsycInfo, Cochrane Database Systematic Reviews, Epistemonikos, and PROSPERO (International Prospective Register Reviews) were searched on December 21, 2021. included reviews which investigated intention, willingness, or with regard adult populations, no restrictions setting. Content-based structure was used synthesise extracted data. The findings presented based Strategic Advisory Group Experts (SAGE) Working Model hesitancy. Results A total 3,392 studies identified, 31 met inclusion criteria. most frequently documented associated contextual factors, such as sex, age, social inequalities; individual group trust healthcare system, public health authorities, governments, history vaccination; vaccine-specific concern safety, perceived barriers, vaccines, about rapid development vaccine; disease-specific fear being infected COVID-19, severity knowledge COVID-19. Conclusion There Our lay foundation further understand uptake provide possible targets intervention However, there gaps research concerning certain including people mental disorders.

Язык: Английский

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What are the reasons for refusing a COVID-19 vaccine? A qualitative analysis of social media in Germany

BMC Public Health, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 22(1)

Опубликована: Апрель 27, 2022

Abstract Background Vaccination against COVID-19 has been available in Germany since December 2020. However, about 30% of the population report not wanting to be vaccinated. In order increase willingness get vaccinated, data on acceptance vaccination and its influencing factors are necessary. Little is known why individuals refuse vaccination. The aim this study was investigate reasons leading rejecting vaccination, based posts from three social media sites. Methods German-language versions Instagram, Twitter YouTube were searched regarding negative attitudes towards Data extracted until a saturation effect could observed. included created January 20, 2020 May 2, 2021. This time frame roughly covers period first reports spread SARS-CoV-2 up general availability vaccines Germany. We used an interpretive thematic approach analyze inductively generate codes, subcategories categories. Results Based 333 written by 323 contributing users, we identified six main categories for refusing vaccination: Low perceived benefit low risk contracting COVID-19, health concerns, lack information, systemic mistrust spiritual or religious reasons. analysis reveals information among users misinformation with regard Users feel inadequately informed do understand available. These gaps may related being sufficiently sensitive needs target group. addition limited population, internet can also important reason Conclusions emphasizes relevance providing trustworthy quality-assured all groups. addition, vaccinations should easily accessible promote population’s

Язык: Английский

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The effect of COVID certificates on vaccine uptake, health outcomes, and the economy

Nature Communications, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 13(1)

Опубликована: Июль 8, 2022

In the COVID-19 pandemic many countries required COVID certificates, proving vaccination, recovery, or a recent negative test, to access public and private venues. We estimate their effect on vaccine uptake for France, Germany, Italy using counterfactuals constructed via innovation diffusion theory. The announcement of certificates during summer 2021 were associated - although causality cannot be directly inferred with increased in France 13.0 (95% CI 9.7-14.9) percentage points (p.p.) total population until end year, Germany 6.2 (2.6-6.9) p.p., 9.7 (5.4-12.3) p.p. Based these estimates, an additional 3979 (3453-4298) deaths 1133 (-312-1358) 1331 (502-1794) averted; gross domestic product (GDP) losses €6.0 (5.9-6.1) billion €1.4 (1.3-1.5) €2.1 (2.0-2.2) prevented. Notably, application averted high intensive care unit occupancy levels where prior lockdowns instated.

Язык: Английский

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Consumers’ Emotional Responses to AI-Generated Versus Human-Generated Content: The Role of Perceived Agency, Affect and Gaze in Health Marketing

International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 21

Опубликована: Фев. 3, 2025

Язык: Английский

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