JMIR Formative Research,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
7, С. e44551 - e44551
Опубликована: Май 3, 2023
Background
Most
individuals
seeking
asylum
in
Germany
live
collective
housing
and
are
thus
exposed
to
a
higher
risk
of
contagion
during
the
COVID-19
pandemic.
Objective
In
this
study,
we
aimed
test
feasibility
efficacy
culture-sensitive
approach
combining
mobile
app–based
interventions
face-to-face
group
intervention
improve
knowledge
about
promote
vaccination
readiness
among
collectively
accommodated
Arabic-speaking
adolescents
young
adults.
Methods
We
developed
app
that
consisted
short
video
clips
explain
biological
basis
COVID-19,
demonstrate
behavior
prevent
transmission,
combat
misconceptions
myths
vaccination.
The
explanations
were
provided
YouTube-like
interview
setting
by
native
physician.
Elements
gamification
(quizzes
rewards
for
solving
items)
also
used.
Consecutive
videos
quizzes
presented
over
an
period
6
weeks,
was
scheduled
as
add-on
half
participants
week
6.
manual
designed
provide
actual
behavioral
planning
based
on
health
action
process
approach.
Sociodemographic
information,
mental
status,
available
vaccines
assessed
using
questionnaire-based
interviews
at
baseline
after
weeks.
Interpreters
assisted
with
all
cases.
Results
Enrollment
study
proved
be
very
challenging.
addition,
owing
tightened
contact
restrictions,
could
not
conducted
planned.
A
total
88
from
8
institutions
included
study.
65
completed
full-intake
interview.
(50/65,
77%)
had
already
been
vaccinated
enrollment.
They
claimed
comply
preventive
measures
high
extent
(eg,
“always
wearing
masks”
indicated
43/65,
66%
participants),
but
practicing
considered
effective
against
transmission
frequently
reported
measure
mouth
rinsing).
By
contrast,
factual
limited.
Preoccupation
information
materials
steeply
declined
enrollment
12/61,
20%
watched
3).
Of
61
participants,
only
18
(30%)
reached
follow-up
interviews.
Their
did
increase
(P=.56).
Conclusions
results
vaccine
uptake
seemed
depend
organizational
determinants
target
group.
current
demonstrated
low
feasibility,
which
might
have
related
various
obstacles
faced
delivery.
Therefore,
case
future
pandemics,
prevention
specific
should
rely
more
structural
aspects
rather
than
sophisticated
psychological
interventions.
Nature Human Behaviour,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
8(1), С. 100 - 114
Опубликована: Окт. 30, 2023
People
living
with
HIV
(PLHIV)
are
at
higher
risk
of
poor
outcomes
SARS-CoV-2
infection.
Here
we
report
the
pooled
prevalence
COVID-19
vaccine
acceptance/uptake
and
determinants
among
this
vulnerable
population
PLHIV
based
on
a
systematic
review
meta-analysis
studies
published
by
25
August
2023.
Among
54
included
(N
=
167,485
participants),
53
166,455)
provided
data
acceptance
rate,
while
27
150,926)
uptake
data.
The
global
prevalences
were
67.0%
56.6%,
respectively.
Acceptance
rates
86.6%
90.1%
for
European
Region,
74.9%
71.6%
Region
Americas,
62.3%
78.9%
South-East
Asian
64.6%
19.3%
Eastern
Mediterranean
58.0%
35.5%
African
57.4%
44.0%
Western
Pacific
Region.
rate
increased
from
65.9%
in
2020
to
71.0%
2022,
55.9%
2021
58.1%
2022.
Men,
aged
≥40
years
those
who
had
recently
received
influenza
more
likely
accept
receive
vaccine.
Factors
associated
lower
Black
race,
other
races
(Latinx/Hispanic/mixed
race),
low
education
level
being
unemployed.
Vaccine-related
factors
belief
effectiveness,
trust,
perceived
high
susceptibility
infection
fear
potential
effect
PLHIV.
Sustained
efforts
targeted
interventions
needed
reduce
regional
disparities
BMC Infectious Diseases,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
23(1)
Опубликована: Дек. 15, 2023
COVID-19
has
caused
millions
of
deaths
globally,
with
vulnerable
populations
such
as
people
experiencing
homelessness
(PEH)
at
higher
risk.
This
systematic
review
and
meta-analysis
aims
to
identify
the
prevalence
key
factors
contributing
vaccine
acceptance
experienced
by
PEH.The
protocol
this
study
was
registered
in
PROSPERO
(CRD42023391659).
We
included
studies
that
reported
relevant
information
about
or
hesitant/refusal
among
PEH.
Eight
databases
were
systematically
searched
January
2023.
Meta-analysis
conducted
for
acceptance,
uptake,
associated
acceptance.
Attitudes
toward
vaccines
combined
into
bar
charts.A
total
29
papers
19
meta-analysis.
The
pooled
PEH
66%
(95%CI:
58%-73%).
Our
meta-regression
showed
significantly
increased
over
time.
Moreover,
subgroup
more
likely
accept
after
June
2021
(78%,
95%CI:
65%-86%)
compared
earlier
period
(56%,
54%-59%).
Subgroup
also
revealed
women
participants
without
underlying
medical
condition
(chronic
diseases)
less
vaccine,
men
those
conditions,
respectively.The
emphasizes
need
targeted
public
health
interventions
aimed
increasing
PEH,
especially
early
stage
pandemic,
females,
being
Black
(in
Canada
USA),
young
people.
These
should
address
common
concerns
safety,
adverse
effects,
effectiveness,
distrust
care
systems.
In
addition
offering
vaccinations
different
areas
convenient
them,
education
programs
could
be
established
increase
AIMS Mathematics,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
8(10), С. 22693 - 22713
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2023
<abstract><p>Many
studies
have
been
performed
in
different
regions
of
the
world
as
a
result
COVID-19
pandemic.
In
this
work,
we
perform
statistical
study
related
to
number
vaccinated
cases
and
deaths
due
ten
South
American
countries.
Our
objective
is
group
countries
according
aforementioned
variables.
Once
groups
are
built,
they
characterized
based
on
common
properties
same
differences
between
that
groups.
Countries
grouped
using
principal
component
analysis
K-means
analysis.
These
methods
combined
single
procedure
propose
for
classification
Regarding
both
variables,
were
classified
into
three
Political
decisions,
availability
resources,
bargaining
power
with
suppliers
health
infrastructure
among
others
some
factors
can
affect
vaccination
process
timely
care
infected
people
avoid
death.
general,
acted
manner
relation
their
citizens
exception
two
deaths,
all
reached
peaks
at
point
period.</p></abstract>
Global Health Promotion,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
31(3), С. 133 - 136
Опубликована: Март 8, 2024
The
COVID-19
pandemic,
which
brought
about
unprecedented
changes
globally,
shed
light
on
the
significant
disparities
faced
by
persons
experiencing
homelessness
(PEH).
These
individuals
an
elevated
risk
of
contracting
severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
coronavirus
2
(SARS-CoV-2)
due
to
factors
such
as
lack
safe
housing,
limited
access
hygiene
and
sanitation,
communal
living
situations.
unique
challenges,
vulnerabilities,
effects
PEH
is
discussed,
well
lessons
learned
from
these
experiences,
recommendations
for
practitioners,
ongoing
implications
addressing
homelessness.
Vaccine X,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
18, С. 100472 - 100472
Опубликована: Март 14, 2024
Homeless
people
have
a
higher
risk
of
COVID-19
infection,
linked
to
several
social,
economic
and
environmental
determinants,
frequent
comorbidities,
obstacles
exercising
their
constitutional
social
health
rights,
poor
medical
cover,
insufficient
use
the
healthcare
system.
Data
on
vaccine
uptake
its
main
determinants
are
lacking
for
this
underserved
population.
To
construct
test
conceptual
framework
model
structural
among
homeless
populations,
identify
population
living
in
two
metropolitan
areas
France.
We
implemented
multicenter
cross-sectional
survey
from
15/11/2021
22/12/2021
adults
city
Marseille
greater
Paris
area.
Persons
sheltered
migrant
worker
hostels
or
emergency
shelters,
members
COVID
HOMELESS
cohort
study
Marseille,
Travelers
traditional
housing
were
all
eligible.
A
standardized
face-to-face
questionnaire
was
administered
participants
where
they
lived
various
languages
by
trained
interviewers.
used
equation
modeling
analyze
uptake,
latter
defined
as
receiving
at
least
one
dose.
The
participation
rate
64%,
accounting
3811
participants.
There
three
factors
associated
with
uptake:
i)
opportunity,
which
included
having
personal
general
practitioner
(β=0.05,
p
<
0.05),
cover
somebody
accompany
participant
appointments
(β=-0.04,
0.05);
ii)
motivation,
attitudes
towards
vaccination
(β=0.55,
press-
poster-based
information
(β=0.03,
history
iii)
type
(β=0.13,
0.05)
stability
(β=0.04,
0.05).
Our
results
highlight
that
exclusion
is
determinant
They
also
underline
role
opportunity
motivation
play
improving
Vaccine,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
42(14), С. 3346 - 3354
Опубликована: Апрель 15, 2024
Recognising
the
importance
of
attaining
high
vaccine
coverage
to
mitigate
COVID-19
impact,
a
Vaccine
Pass
scheme
was
implemented
during
and
after
first
large
Omicron
wave
with
mortality
in
older
ages
Hong
Kong
early
2022
requiring
three
doses
by
June
2022.
We
did
not
identify
any
studies
evaluating
policy
impact
vaccination
mandates
uptake
over
whole
period
time
Chinese
population.
aim
evaluate
on
adults
population
Kong.
analysed
patterns
hesitancy
using
local
data
from
registry
32
cross-sectional
telephone
surveys
conducted
October
2021
December
The
association
phases
examined
logistic
regression
analyses,
taking
into
account
covariates
including
self-risk
perception,
perceived
self-efficacy
preventing
trust
government
pandemic
control
as
well
physical
distancing
measures
demographics.
primary
series
third
positively
significantly
associated
successive
stages
implementation
(adjusted
odds
ratios
ranged
2.41
7.81).
Other
statistically
significant
drivers
included
age
group,
chronic
condition,
higher
personal
susceptibility
COVID-19,
government,
educational
attainment.
observed
have
increased
greater
extent
annoucement
implementation,
under
contextual
changes
Since
withdrawal
further
booster
has
been
very
low
all
ages.
suggest
that
improving
voluntary
should
be
prioritized.
Almost
four
years
after
COVID-19
was
declared
a
global
health
emergency,
equitable
distribution
of
the
vaccine
remains
challenge,
especially
among
homeless
people,
fastest
growing
population
in
Brazil.
Therefore,
we
sought
to
identify
factors
associated
with
completion
vaccination
schedule
people
Materials
and
Methods:
We
carried
out
cross-sectional
study
capital
cities
Brazil's
Federative
Units,
considering
living
on
streets
as
target
population.
used
sequential
inclusion
approach,
individual
interviews
conducted
by
trained
professionals,
using
validated
questionnaire.
descriptive
statistics
analyze
data
binary
logistic
regression
model
individuals
who
completed
schedule.
Results:
It
identified
that
highest
density
indicators
related
is
located
Northeast,
Southeast
South
regions
The
primary
sample
consisted
1,392
participants,
predominantly
male
(n:
961;
69.0%),
an
average
age
38.3±15.2
years,
belonging
black/brown
race/color
1,097;
78.8%),
elementary
school
education
1,060;
76.1%).
completing
were:
receiving
government
aid
(OR:
1.58;
95%CI:
1.09
-
2.30),
visits
from
Health
Agents
Street
Clinic
3.19;
1.95
5.36),
history
5.77;
3.17
11.15),
support
for
mandatory
against
3.76;
2.48
5.76),
trust
efficacy
vaccines
3.92;
2.63
5.89),
seeking
information
NGOs,
street
clinics,
community
leaders
1.91;
1.01
3.88)
Federal
Government's
statements
1.57;
1.06
2.31).Conclusion:
advances
knowledge
highlighting
completeness
source
proved
be
one
determinants
completeness,
Unified
System
played
leading
role
raising
awareness
notably
through
its
strategy
when
available.
evidence
points
importance
affirmative
inclusive
actions
guarantee
access
people.
Journal of Internal Medicine,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
294(5), С. 640 - 652
Опубликована: Июль 10, 2023
There
is
limited
information
about
sociodemographic
disparities
in
COVID-19
vaccine
uptake
among
non-elderly
adults
with
an
increased
risk
of
severe
COVID-19.
We
investigated
the
individuals
aged
18-64
years
(non-elderly
group)
Stockholm
County,
Sweden.We
used
population-based
health
and
registries
high
coverage
to
perform
a
cohort
study
one
four
doses
up
until
21
November
2022.
The
group
was
compared
non-risk
groups
≥65
(elderly).The
≥3
55%,
64%
87%
(n
=
1,005,182),
308,904)
elderly
422,604),
respectively.
Among
conditions,
Down
syndrome
showed
strongest
positive
association
receiving
three
(adjusted
ratio
[aRR]
1.62,
95%
confidence
interval
[CI]
1.54-1.71),
whereas
chronic
liver
disease
negative
(aRR
0.90,
CI
0.88-0.92).
Higher
associated
increasing
age,
being
born
Sweden,
higher
education,
income
living
household
where
other
had
been
vaccinated.
Similar
trends
were
observed
for
first,
second,
third
fourth
doses.These
results
call
measures
tackle
vaccination
programmes
during
beyond
pandemic.