Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 21(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 6, 2025
Herpes zoster (HZ) among older adults has consistently been a concern. Despite the availability of vaccines, HZ vaccination remains underutilized globally. This study investigated behavioral intention in Hong Kong to receive self-financed or fully subsidized vaccines. A random telephone survey was conducted between July and October 2023, involving 673 community-dwelling individuals aged 65 years older. Among 636 unvaccinated participants, 7.7% intended two doses vaccine if self-financed, while 37.3% do so free. After adjusting for significant background characteristics, higher perceived susceptibility, benefits, self-efficacy related vaccines were associated with intent vaccinate both scenarios. Concerns regarding side effects lower Frequent exposure information risk COVID-19 survivors, as well governmental recommendations these groups vaccine, vaccinate. These findings highlight need promote similar health systems immunization policies, even when are available free adults.
Язык: Английский
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0Vaccination Decisions and Social Capital in Japan
SSM - Population Health, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 30, С. 101769 - 101769
Опубликована: Фев. 26, 2025
Язык: Английский
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0Role of Social Support in Screening Colonoscopy/Sigmoidoscopy Uptake among U.S. Adults
Healthcare, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 12(3), С. 344 - 344
Опубликована: Янв. 30, 2024
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a major clinical and public health burden. Screening has been shown to be effective in preventing CRC. In 2021, less than 72% of adult Americans had received CRC screening based on the most recent guidelines. This study examined relationship between social support colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy uptake among U.S. adults socioeconomic factors that impact relationship. We conducted cross-sectional using 2021 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) data for 20,008 assess weighted rates individuals with strong, some, weak support. Adjusted binary logistic regression models were utilized obtain odds receiving different levels status. About 58.0% who reported having strong support, compared 52.0% some addition, adjusted 1.0 (95% C.I. = 0.994, 0.997; p < 0.001) 1.3 1.260, 1.263; respectively. Socioeconomic differences observed Having an important factor increasing uptake. Policies interventions enhance are warranted.
Язык: Английский
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2Perspectives of female sex workers on HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis delivery in Uganda: A qualitative study
Research Square (Research Square), Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown
Опубликована: Март 21, 2024
Abstract Background HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is underutilized by cisgender female sex workers (FSW) despite its proven effectiveness. This study aimed to understand the experiences of FSW with PrEP services in Uganda inform programming for this key population. Methods We conducted qualitative interviews 19 between June and July 2022 at Most Risk Populations Initiative clinic, Mulago Hospital, Kampala, explore accessing PrEP. In-depth explored: (1) descriptions where how was obtained; (2) perspectives on current approaches PrEP; (3) individual encounters services. Data were analyzed through inductive thematic analysis. Results Three themes emerged service delivery. highlighted positive impact a welcoming clinic environment, which motivated initiate fostered sense connectedness within their community. They also reported feeling accepted, secure, free from prejudice when facility-based The second explores obstacles faced FSW, such as lengthy wait times clinics, inadequate provider support, lack sensitivity training hindered access third sheds light HIV-related stigma negatively impacted delivery community-based FSW. While distribution offered convenience helped mitigate stigma, clinic-based care provided greater anonymity perceived offering higher-quality care. Overall, FSWs emphasized critical role friendly healthcare providers, social non-stigmatizing environments promoting successful utilization Conclusion findings offer insights that can support programs optimizing Establishing easily accessible drug pick-up locations, prioritizing privacy, addressing improving health workers' attitudes, providing regular reminders could enhance decrease acquisition.
Язык: Английский
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1Anti-Herpes Zoster Vaccination of Fragile Patients in Hospital Setting: A Nudge Intervention in Italy
Vaccines, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 12(4), С. 442 - 442
Опубликована: Апрель 19, 2024
Background: A nudge intervention against Herpes Zoster, created and implemented in Italy, is presented order to administer the Shingrix vaccine on a sample of frail patients, as required by National Prevention Plan. Individual contextual factors associated with adherence were investigated. Method: 300 adult subjects underwent full cycle recombinant-Shingrix (RZV vaccine). Hospital Presidia Salerno University Authority, Presidium Local Health Public Laboratory (Campania) participated intervention. An ad hoc questionnaire was administered following scales: EQ-5D, PSS-10, MSPSS, representations HZ its consequences. Results: Some variables, such peer support, doctor–patient relationship, level education, perception health, are important information processing. The emerged from factor analysis: Trust collective knowledge responsibility (F1); beliefs about virus risk function (F2); symptomatology (F3); distrust (F4). Factor 4 correlates negatively social support indices (R = −0.363; p < 0.001). There significant relationship between 3 satisfaction national campaigns (F 3.376; gdl 5; p-value 0.006). Conclusions: Future vaccination should be built aim personalizing developing contextualized strategies, starting understanding stakeholders involved, cultural contexts, organizational settings.
Язык: Английский
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1Social networks and COVID-19 vaccination intention in Dutch middle-aged and older adults in 2020: Insights into individual, interpersonal, community, and societal determinants – The SaNAE study
Vaccine X, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 20, С. 100562 - 100562
Опубликована: Сен. 25, 2024
Язык: Английский
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1Perceived Social Support and Cardiovascular Risk Among Nonelderly Adults in the United States
The American Journal of Cardiology, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 209, С. 146 - 153
Опубликована: Окт. 19, 2023
Язык: Английский
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3PELAKSANAAN MANAJEMEN PROGRAM VAKSINASI COVID-19: ANALISIS DUKUNGAN MAHASISWA
Deleted Journal, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 2(1), С. 159 - 166
Опубликована: Март 31, 2024
Along with the ongoing improvement in current condition of Covid-19 Indonesia, there has been an increase community mobility, especially for students who are currently starting to be active again lecture activities. Therefore, it is important take care yourself and surrounding environment as effort prevent transmission maintain conditions that getting better. This study aims analyze precede proceed model behavior preventing students. The method this used a quantitative cross-sectional design. research involved 200 respondents which were conducted April-June. sampling technique probability using simple random method. Collecting data questionnaire distributed online google forms. analysis uses multiple linear regression test. results showed attitudes (b = 0.22, 95% CI 0.06 - 0.38, p 0.008), infrastructure 0.48, 0.05-0.92, 0.029), support from friends 0.60 , 0.18-1.03, 0.006) factor influences Covid-19.
Язык: Английский
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0Associations between social network characteristics and COVID-19 vaccination intention: the SaNAE study
medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory), Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown
Опубликована: Июль 8, 2024
ABSTRACT Background Social networks, our social relationships, play a role in the spread of infectious diseases but also infection prevention behaviors such as vaccination. Here, we aimed to assess which individual, interpersonal (social network characteristics), community and societal factors are associated with COVID-19 vaccination intention during second wave pandemic. Methods The cross-sectional study utilized online questionnaire data collected between August November 2020 community-dwelling adults aged 40 years older. was measured by assessing whether respondents were willing receive if vaccines became available. At time collection, still development. Associations individual (sociodemographic variables, health, health concerns), characteristics including structure, function, quality), labor participation) (degree urbanization), outcome variables (yes vs no, yes unsure, unsure no) assessed stepwise multivariable regression analyses. Results Of all participants (N=3,396), 59% reported positive vaccinate against COVID-19, 35% 6% had no intention. Men, individuals older age, those college or university degree, concerned about their personal family more likely have vaccinate. Interpersonal included having larger size structure) proportion informational emotional supporters function). Living outside urban areas, factor Conclusion In this study, determined key Health promotion communication strategies should focus not only on incorporate environment. Our findings highlight importance organizing networks mobilize support for pandemic preparedness.
Язык: Английский
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0Factors Associated with COVID-19 Vaccination Among Breastfeeding Women in Abidjan, in 2023
Central African Journal of Public Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 10(6), С. 266 - 275
Опубликована: Ноя. 26, 2024
<i>Background</i>. In 2022, the WHO recommended vaccination of breastfeeding women against COVID-19. same year, Minister Health sent a referral to National Committee Independent Experts for Vaccination and Vaccines Côte d'Ivoire (CNEIV-CI) its opinion on COVID-19 in country. The CNEIV-CI <i>Objective</i>. To identify factors associated with among women. <i>Method.</i> We conducted cross-sectional survey. study population consisted Data were collected, using questionnaire, health centers during direct interview who came their child's vaccination. dependent variables status intention after weaning, independent age, education level, religion, living partner, district residence. A multivariate analysis, by logistic regression, was performed search status, one hand, other hand. measure association adjusted Odds Ratio (ajOR) 95% confidence interval (95% CI) degree significance p < 0.05. data analyzed SPSS. <i>Results</i>. total 1009 surveyed. respondents median age 29 years; minimum 16 years maximum 44 years. 49 % vaccinated. Factors level (ajOR = 8.57; 95 CI: 4.92 – 14.94), partner 4.75; 3.34 6.76), group 1.63; 1.02 2.6). <i>Conclusion.</i> Awareness-raising acceptance must continue. group. Qualitative studies could be carried out understand underlying reasons behind non-vaccination
Язык: Английский
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