A systematic literature review to clarify the concept of vaccine hesitancy

Nature Human Behaviour, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 6(12), С. 1634 - 1648

Опубликована: Авг. 22, 2022

Язык: Английский

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Evaluating COVID-19 Vaccine Willingness and Hesitancy among Parents of Children Aged 5–11 Years with Chronic Conditions in Italy

Vaccines, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 10(3), С. 396 - 396

Опубликована: Март 4, 2022

COVID-19 vaccination has been extended to include children aged 5-11 years. This cross-sectional survey evaluated parental vaccine willingness and hesitancy, associated factors, for their years with chronic conditions. A telephone was conducted from 14 December 2021 4 January 2022. The questionnaire assessed participants' socio-demographic health-related information, attitudes towards infection, by using the PACV-5 (Parent Attitudes About Childhood Vaccines Survey Tool), sources of information. total 430 answers were collected anonymously. Respondents no cohabitant who had infected SARS-CoV-2 having vaccinated against a higher concern about severity COVID-19. parents' perceived risk that child could be in those more concerned COVID-19, an older child, at least one positive Only 38.8% parents willing vaccinate Parents did not need additional education, have whose older, received information on this physicians, self-reported SARS-CoV-2, expressed greater child. Overall, 26.3% high-hesitant, score ≥ 7. get vaccine, less educated, lower likely high-hesitant. New policies educational programs regarding conditions are needed reduce hesitancy increase uptake.

Язык: Английский

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Parents' Hesitancy to Vaccinate Their 5–11-Year-Old Children Against COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia: Predictors From the Health Belief Model

Frontiers in Public Health, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 10

Опубликована: Март 30, 2022

Data exploring parents' hesitancy to vaccinate their 5-11-year-old children against COVID-19, and associated factors, is limited. This study aims investigate beliefs intentions using the Health Belief Model in Saudi Arabia. A national, cross-sectional, questionnaire-based was conducted November, 2021. The self-administered online questionnaire distributed a random sample of parents. Adult parents with at least one child were included. main outcome intention children. Variability assessed by demographics, COVID-19-related children's health status, constructs from Model. Univariate multivariable logistic regression used each factor adjust for intervariable effect on parental Of 4,135 participants, 61.9% hesitant Parents aged 31 40 years (OR = 1.23; 95% CI, 1.02-1.49) females 1.52; 1.25-1.84) had higher odds being than other groups. who perceived low benefit vaccine 16.3; 12.1-21.9) or safety efficacy concerns 3.76; 3.10-4.58) among most In conclusion, prevalent Arabia those minimal benefits lack COVID-19 more hesitant. Government efforts must be directed toward increasing awareness tackling through well-designed vaccination campaign.

Язык: Английский

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COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy and willingness among pregnant women in Italy

Frontiers in Public Health, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 10

Опубликована: Окт. 3, 2022

Pregnant women, especially those with comorbidities, compared to non-pregnant, have higher risk of developing a severe form COVID-19. However, COVID-19 vaccine uptake is very low among them.An anonymous questionnaire was administered randomly selected women 18 years age that were currently pregnant or had just given birth between September 2021 and May 2022 in the geographic area Naples. Vaccine hesitancy assessed using scale (VHS).A total 385 participated. Women who not been infected by SARS-CoV-2 needed information about vaccination against perceived being SARS-CoV-2. More than half (54.3%) afraid potential side effects on fetus. There concern fetus did graduate degree, high-risk pregnancy, SARS-CoV-2, more concerned they could be know this recommended for them, trusting mass media/internet/social networks information. Only 21.3% vaccinated when pregnant, mostly university before need information, acquired from gynecologists. Almost three-quarters (71.9%) willing receive likely at least one relative/cohabitant partner/friend extremely A 86.4% highly hesitant. Highly hesitant respondents get less information.Public health efforts education campaigns are changing their perception patterns supporting gynecologists promoting vaccination.

Язык: Английский

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COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy among Italian parents: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 19(1)

Опубликована: Янв. 2, 2023

In May 2021, the Italian government extended COVID-19 vaccination campaign to 12- 18-year-old subjects and, starting December vaccines were also offered children between 5 and 11 years-old. Despite these efforts, suboptimal coverages are reported. The purpose of this review is estimate proportion parents/caregivers adolescents expressing vaccine hesitancy in Italy. hesitation rate among parents minors was 55.1% (95%CI: 43.8–66.1%). A higher value evidenced studies focusing on (59.9%; 95%CI = 43.7–75.1%) compared ones (51.3%; 34.5–68.0%). main reasons for unwillingness belief that unsafe or ineffective, fear adverse events, considering a non-threatening disease. implementation effective communication campaigns health educational programs safe pediatric vaccinations essential support strategies bolster confidence.

Язык: Английский

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A Multi-Indicator evaluation method for Human-Machine effectiveness of lower limb wearable exoskeleton

Biomedical Signal Processing and Control, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 91, С. 105976 - 105976

Опубликована: Фев. 7, 2024

The human–machine effectiveness evaluation is crucial in designing and optimizing lower limb exoskeletons. However, the current single-indicator method lacks a unified standard it one-sided. Therefore, more objective comprehensive multi-indicator was proposed this study. Firstly, some single indicators of were integrated, system constructed accordingly. Then, multi-task gait experiments designed to collect indicators, dataset by processing collected indicators. Finally, clustered analyzed based on self-organizing map (SOM) neural network. results demonstrated that evaluating reliable than superiority verified abnormal fuzzy samples. It compensates for one-sided provides theoretical reference design optimization exoskeleton.

Язык: Английский

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Psychosocial Factors Influencing Parents’ Acceptance of COVID-19 Vaccination for Their Children: An Italian Cross-Sectional Study

Vaccines, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 12(3), С. 317 - 317

Опубликована: Март 17, 2024

Vaccine hesitancy poses a significant threat to the health of individuals across all age groups, which has been exacerbated by COVID-19 pandemic. In this cross-sectional study, an extension Theory Planned Behavior (TPB) was applied investigate psychosocial variables predicting intention vaccinate children under 12 against in sample 420 Italian parents (Mean = 40.4, SD 5.9; Women 78.1%). Hierarchical regression analysis revealed that, among TPB variables, cognitive attitude, descriptive norms, and perceived behavioral control significantly predicted parents’ vaccination intention. Furthermore, including trust institutions’ ability manage campaign model increased explained variance These findings suggest that campaigns promoting childhood should not only emphasize safety effectiveness vaccines for but also focus on reducing barriers vaccination. Additionally, attention be given enhancing perception behavior is widespread other parents, thus leveraging power social influence. Finally, less important, efforts directed toward building reinforcing system actors managing campaign.

Язык: Английский

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Willingness to accept a second COVID-19 vaccination booster dose among healthcare workers in Italy

Frontiers in Public Health, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 10

Опубликована: Дек. 9, 2022

Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is evolving,the newly emerged Omicron variant being the dominant strain worldwide, and this has raised concerns about vaccine efficacy. purposes of survey were to examine extent which healthcare workers (HCWs) intend receive a second booster dose COVID-19 factors that influence their willingness accept it. Methods study was conducted among HCWs who randomly selected from four public hospitals in Campania region, Southern Italy. Results A total 496 answered questionnaire (a response rate 61.2%). Among respondents, 20.8% indicated score 10, using 10-point Likert-type scale, regarding usefulness dose. Physicians, believed disease, those have acquired information scientific journals more likely positive attitude. Slightly than half self-reported Respondents believe are at higher risk infected SARS-CoV-2, belief useful willing main reasons for had intention protect family members patients, whereas, not getting vaccinated or uncertainty does offer protection against emerging variants fear its side effects. younger age, physicians, useful, recommend patients. Conclusion This study's findings highlight necessity designing implementing educational interventions improving uptake beliefs capacity

Язык: Английский

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Parental COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy for Children and Its Influencing Factors: A Riyadh-Based Cross-Sectional Study

Vaccines, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 11(3), С. 518 - 518

Опубликована: Фев. 23, 2023

It is well known that vaccination the best clinical approach for successfully controlling COVID-19 infection. Understanding disparities in apprehension among parents different societies crucial effectively implementing programs. This observational cross-sectional study was carried out Riyadh region of Saudi Arabia between February and April 2022. The validated questionnaire shared with who had children ages five eleven years. collected data were analyzed using descriptive inferential statistical methods. Multinomial regression analysis conducted to determine factors significantly affecting vaccine-use decisions. Of 699 participants, 83% mothers 35 44 years, 67% university educated, only 14% healthcare workers. A large proportion parents, an age range 18-34 years (p = 0.001), those a higher income group 0.014), demonstrated significant vaccine hesitancy. Further, received one or two doses 0.02) more hesitant than vaccine. Furthermore, 0.002) high percentage follow Ministry Health (MOH) guidelines personal preventive measures about their children's vaccination. Concerns side effects (31.4%) lack safety (31.2%) on vaccines most reasons develop Social media (24.3%), poor perceived immunity (16.3 %), news articles (15.5%) top three contributors this Vaccinated 8.21 times likely be vaccination-hesitant non-vaccinated parents. Additionally, less education COVID-19-positive child at home increased odds hesitancy by 1.66 1.48 times, respectively. Overall, one-third not prepared vaccinate children, one-quarter respondents decided shows are generally reluctant against COVID-19. As social primary source information public health professionals should utilize platform encourage support acceptance.

Язык: Английский

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Acceptance of recommended vaccinations during pregnancy: a cross-sectional study in Southern Italy

Frontiers in Public Health, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 11

Опубликована: Май 12, 2023

Vaccine administration is a recommended, safe, and effective measure to protect pregnant women against vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs). Despite available guidance, maternal immunization rates for vaccination influenza with the reduced antigen content tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis vaccine (Tdap) in Italy remain incredibly low. The primary goal of study was explore what Italian knew about VPDs during pregnancy factors affected their decision be vaccinated.This cross-sectional took place between October 2021 April 2022 Southern part Italy. All consecutive women, from those attending selected facilities on randomly days, were approached request participation. inclusion criteria participation age ≥18 years, ability understand, speak, read Italian, being at any gestational age. questionnaire, using combination checkboxes free text answers, consisted 32 items divided into five parts lasted ~10 min.The results showed that 61% recommended 48.7% could risky pregnancy; 74.1% wrongly reported Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) pregnancy. Seven out 10 believed strong evidence supported safety vaccinations pregnancy, more than half (55.6%) thought they increased risk severe illness COVID-19. Women sample vaccines received pose adverse events unborn child median value 6 (IQR 3-9), scale ranging 1 10. Similarly, fear contracting 3-9) 5 3-8), respectively. Only 21.1% 36.5% Tdap pregnancy.Unrealistic perception negative attitude toward low percentage vaccinated confirm urgency training make informed choices increase overall uptake.

Язык: Английский

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