Social Media Influence on COVID-19 Vaccine Perceptions Among University Students: A Malawi Case Study DOI Creative Commons

Mervis Folotiya,

Chimwemwe Ngoma

Research Square (Research Square), Год журнала: 2023, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Дек. 18, 2023

Abstract Introduction The global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic relies significantly on vaccination. collective international effort has been massive, but pace of vaccination finds hindrance due to supply and vaccine hesitancy factors. Understanding public perceptions, especially through lens social media, is important. This study investigates impact media perceptions among university students in Malawi. Methodology utilized a quantitative methodology employed cross-sectional design explore relationship between dynamics 382 randomly sampled at MUBAS. Data, collected by use Likert-scale questionnaire, was analyzed using IBM SPSS 20 for descriptive statistics Pearson correlation tests. Results discussion findings reveal crucial correlations. Specifically, trust online information shows positive (r = 0.296, p < 0.01) with active engagement discussions. Conversely, negative surfaces concerning individuals' reactions availability Malawi -0.026, > 0.05), necessitating an exploration influencing demographic overview underscores need tailored communication strategies, given dominance 16 30 age group, representing 92.9% respondents. Conclusion identified correlations emphasize careful strategies combat misinformation enhance acceptance younger

Язык: Английский

Social Media Use and Vaccination among Democrats and Republicans: Informational and Normative Influences DOI
Stephanie L. DeMora, Javier A. Granados Samayoa, Dolores Albarracín

и другие.

Social Science & Medicine, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 352, С. 117031 - 117031

Опубликована: Июнь 1, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Data visualization of vaccine hesitancy among African American community in Tuskegee County DOI

Rani Rekhaa,

An’Darius Fergersonb,

Jennifer Witt

и другие.

Опубликована: Июнь 7, 2024

Язык: Английский

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To Vaccinate or Not? Perceived Benefits and Social Media Exposure as Predictors of COVID-19 Booster Jab Vaccination Practices with Self-Efficacy as Moderator DOI Creative Commons
Tak Jie Chan,

Pei Xin Chong,

Sheh Chin Foo

и другие.

Deleted Journal, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 4(2), С. 148 - 163

Опубликована: Июль 31, 2024

Vaccination acceptance and its rates among Malaysians have generally been shown to be high during the COVID-19 pandemic; however, statistics from Ministry of Health Malaysia show that uptake for booster jab vaccination is significantly lower than rate when first dose vaccinations was offered. Thus, this study examined perceived benefits social media exposure practices Malaysians, moderated by self-efficacy. The used Stimulus-Response model as a theoretical basis. A quantitative method applied conducting an online survey gathering 300 valid data. employed non-probability sampling procedure combined purposive convenience samplings. data analysed using structural equation modeling via Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). results affirmed positive significant relationship with practices. Meanwhile, moderating role self-efficacy established negative between practices, does not moderate path research findings provide opportunity more comprehensive educational programmes focus on consistency in providing public adequate knowledge communicating consistent health messages curb spread virus. Conclusion, implications, future pathways are also discussed.

Язык: Английский

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Bridging the gap: Political engagement and trust as mediators of racial health inequities and vaccine reluctance DOI Open Access
Florent Nkouaga

Advances in Health and Behavior, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 7(1), С. 281 - 301

Опубликована: Окт. 15, 2024

This paper investigates how political engagement and trust can reduce health disparities in the context of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy. It posits that active participation process institutions enable communities, especially marginalized ones, to advocate for equitable policies, leading more inclusive healthcare services. The study employs a multidisciplinary approach understand politics influence individual collective behaviors decision-making. research uses t-tests logistic regression analyze relationship between factors (like interest participation) federal systems on t-test examines hesitancy across racial groups, revealing significant differences emphasizing impact race behaviors. Logistic regression, controlling variables such as partisanship media influence, further explores these relationships, showing consistent negative correlation groups. also finds this varies by race, with system influencing different degrees among These findings underscore complex interplay engagement, trust, behaviors, highlighting role shaping public outcomes.

Язык: Английский

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Identifying influential factors using machine learning techniques on the intention to receive a COVID-19 booster dose and vaccine fatigue among partially vaccinated individuals DOI Creative Commons
Athina Bikaki, Justin M. Luningham, Erika L. Thompson

и другие.

Deleted Journal, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 21(1)

Опубликована: Ноя. 7, 2024

This study assesses COVID-19 booster intentions and hesitancy in Texas, a state known for its diversity libertarian values. A survey was conducted with 274 participants residing Texas between June July 2022. The analysis examined sociodemographic health-related factors, trusted information sources, preventive behaviors. focused on vaccinated their intention to receive the dose, which categorized into three outcomes: yes, no, not sure. Machine learning techniques were employed analyze responses of identify most critical factors. Among participants, 113 expressed get (41.2%), 107 did plan (39.1%), 54 remained undecided (19.7%). Our findings indicate that perception vaccine safety significantly influenced decision dose. Those who reported trust social media contacts as reliable sources more likely intend boost. Additionally, among those hospitalized when diagnosed COVID-19, largest proportion unwilling (47.0%) compared intended (33.3%). In contrast, believed they would be if infected booster. Other factors demonstrate significant association. are highly transferable can offer valuable insights, particularly countries where remains prevalent pivotal both presently future developing strategies improve uptake shape public health initiatives epidemic pandemic outbreaks.

Язык: Английский

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Myths and misinformation associated with vaccine incompleteness: a survey study DOI

Lucas Kallas-Silva,

Márcia Thereza Couto,

Maria Eduarda Muniz Soares

и другие.

Patient Education and Counseling, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 131, С. 108556 - 108556

Опубликована: Ноя. 18, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Factors influencing nurses and nursing students' attitudes towards vaccinations: – A cross-sectional study DOI Creative Commons

Jeremia Keisala,

Erika Jarva, Dania Comparcini

и другие.

International Journal of Nursing Studies, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 162, С. 104963 - 104963

Опубликована: Ноя. 26, 2024

Vaccination hesitancy remains the main obstacle to improving vaccination coverage. Influenza and COVID-19 coverage among healthcare professionals is essential. It crucial study attitudes of as they significantly influence behaviour rest population.

Язык: Английский

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Unpacking cyberchondria: The roles of online health information seeking, health information overload, and health misperceptions DOI
Yang Xiao-ya, Chen Luo, Yimeng Xu

и другие.

Telematics and Informatics, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown, С. 102225 - 102225

Опубликована: Дек. 1, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Situação vacinal de adultos jovens que cursam o ensino superior na área da saúde DOI Creative Commons

Mariana Dias de Borba,

Pâmela Alegranci

Scientific Electronic Archives, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 16(10)

Опубликована: Сен. 29, 2023

A vacinação é uma importante estratégia biológica responsável pela prevenção de doenças transmissíveis. Os profissionais e estudantes da área saúde fazem parte do grupo risco para infecções que são imunopreviníveis. Este estudo tem como objetivo avaliar a situação vacinal dos medicina, farmácia enfermagem vacinas contra virais acordo com faixa etária, além analisar opinião respeito motivos existentes recusa ou atraso vacinal. Trata-se um transversal, abordagem quantitativa, envolvendo acadêmicos saúde. Para análise resultados empregou-se teste qui-quadrado (χ2) o nível significância mínimo aceitável foi p ≤ 0,05. Participaram 130 graduação em cursando primeiro segundo semestres. mostraram maioria era sexo feminino (61,5%) estavam esquema completo, mas ainda havia número significativo incompleto. Observou-se as maior frequência imunizados foram Covid-19 (98,5%), Febre Amarela (80,0%) Tríplice Viral (79,2%), seguida Hepatite B, onde 56,9% completaram 3 doses, por fim, Influenza, 53,9% relatando ter tomado dose nos últimos anos. Ao comparar sexo, verificou-se diferença estatisticamente significativa vacina B (p=0,001), os participantes doses. Além disso, identificados alguns na vacinação, medo reações adversas, falta informações desconhecimento das fake news. Apesar números satisfatórios completude entre acadêmicos, há proporção incompleto, indica necessidade conscientização incentivo à essa população. Diante necessário reforçar importância atualização cadernetas saúde,

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Social Media Influence on COVID-19 Vaccine Perceptions Among University Students: A Malawi Case Study DOI Creative Commons

Mervis Folotiya,

Chimwemwe Ngoma

Research Square (Research Square), Год журнала: 2023, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Дек. 18, 2023

Abstract Introduction The global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic relies significantly on vaccination. collective international effort has been massive, but pace of vaccination finds hindrance due to supply and vaccine hesitancy factors. Understanding public perceptions, especially through lens social media, is important. This study investigates impact media perceptions among university students in Malawi. Methodology utilized a quantitative methodology employed cross-sectional design explore relationship between dynamics 382 randomly sampled at MUBAS. Data, collected by use Likert-scale questionnaire, was analyzed using IBM SPSS 20 for descriptive statistics Pearson correlation tests. Results discussion findings reveal crucial correlations. Specifically, trust online information shows positive (r = 0.296, p < 0.01) with active engagement discussions. Conversely, negative surfaces concerning individuals' reactions availability Malawi -0.026, > 0.05), necessitating an exploration influencing demographic overview underscores need tailored communication strategies, given dominance 16 30 age group, representing 92.9% respondents. Conclusion identified correlations emphasize careful strategies combat misinformation enhance acceptance younger

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

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