The Impact Of Provincial Proof- Of-Vaccination Policies On Age-Specific First-Dose Uptake Of COVID-19 Vaccines In Canada

Health Affairs, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 42(11), С. 1595 - 1605

Опубликована: Ноя. 1, 2023

Requirements of proof COVID-19 vaccination were mandated for nonessential businesses and venues by Canada's ten provinces throughout the fall 2021. Leveraging variations in timing these measures across provinces, we applied event study regression to estimate impact announcement had nationally on age-specific first-dose uptake subsequent seven-week period. Proof-of-vaccination mandate announcements associated with a rapid, significant increase uptake, particularly people younger than age fifty. However, behavioral changes short-lived, returning preannouncement levels—or lower—in all groups within six weeks, despite mandates remaining place at least four months; this decline occurred earlier was more apparent among adolescents ages 12–17. We estimated that nationally, 290,168 additional received their first dose seven weeks after announced proof-of-vaccination policies, 17.5 percent over number vaccinations absence policies. This provides novel evidence showing led an immediate, national effective increasing middle-aged adults. may be short-term policy population but differ groups.

Язык: Английский

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Attitudes to COVID-19 Vaccines Among Australians During the Delta Variant Wave: A Qualitative Interview Study

Health Promotion International, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 38(1)

Опубликована: Дек. 15, 2022

Since the outbreak of COVID-19 globally, a range vaccines has been developed and delivered to reduce viral transmission prevent COVID cases. This article reports findings from qualitative research project involving telephone interviews with diverse group 40 adult Australians about their experiences crisis. Interviews were conducted in late 2021 when dealing Delta variant following major effort on part government authorities improve vaccination supplies take-up. Responses question revealed that attitudes acceptance among this overwhelmingly positive. All participants had received at least one vaccine dose majority expressed views support mass against COVID. People who hesitant or cautious accepting referred vaccines' novelty potential side effects. While many people aware debates safety news media, trust science medical advice was strong. Participants wanted protect themselves others by recommended doses. Participants' locale factor shaping stances vaccines. The setting targets mandates for key motivating factor. goal 'getting back normal' as another reason vaccination, particularly those living areas badly affected high cases prolonged lockdowns.Attitudes have changed over time, different variants emerged, new become available. Identification geographical, socioeconomic political contextual aspects why may accept, reject feel is important. Australian-based study shows road maps can play role encouraging accept Trust an important context which they fast-tracked effects publicized. Socio-spatial dimensions towards

Язык: Английский

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Parents’ Intentions, Concerns and Information Needs about COVID-19 Vaccination in New Jersey: A Qualitative Analysis

Vaccines, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 11(6), С. 1096 - 1096

Опубликована: Июнь 13, 2023

In 2019, the World Health Organization identified vaccine hesitancy as a top ten global health threat, which has been exacerbated by COVID-19 pandemic. Despite local and nationwide public efforts, adolescent vaccination uptake in US remains low. This study explored parents' perceptions of factors influencing to inform future outreach education campaigns.

Язык: Английский

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Attitudes towards COVID Vaccine and Vaccine Hesitancy in Dermatology: A Narrative Review

Vaccines, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 11(8), С. 1365 - 1365

Опубликована: Авг. 15, 2023

Vaccine hesitancy has been a contentious issue even before the pandemic. The COVID-19 crisis further amplified vaccine hesitancy, with worries about adverse effects, cultural and religious beliefs, misinformation on social media. In dermatology, patients pre-existing skin conditions may have specific concerns impact of their health. Factors such as cutaneous reactions, potential flares underlying conditions, fears psoriasis worsening post-vaccination contribute to hesitancy. Healthcare professionals, including dermatologists, play crucial role in addressing by providing accurate information, concerns, understanding psychological patients. concept fatigue is also explored, noting challenges sustaining acceptance over time, especially regards booster vaccinations. Overcoming requires trust-building, effective communication strategies, collaboration between healthcare workers non-healthcare individuals combat misinformation. By recognizing factors, dermatologists can increase improve public health efforts.

Язык: Английский

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Determinants of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy: A Cross-Sectional Study in Three Communities in the United States and Lebanon

Microorganisms, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 12(6), С. 1200 - 1200

Опубликована: Июнь 14, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic underscores the significance of vaccine hesitancy in shaping vaccination outcomes. Understanding factors underpinning is crucial for tailoring effective strategies. This cross-sectional study, conducted three communities across United States and Lebanon, employed surveys to assess respondents’ knowledge, attitudes, perceptions regarding infection vaccination. Among 7196 participants, comprising 6775 from US 422 rates were comparable at 12.2% 12.8%, respectively. Notably, a substantial proportion respondents harbored misconceptions, such as attributing potential alter DNA (86.4%) or track individuals (92.8%) vaccines believing virus’s artificial origins (81%). participants had more misconceptions about vaccine, altering causing infertility. Lebanese likely question virus speed development. Additionally, less worried infection, while indecisive but outright reject vaccine. Primary determinants included that poses greater risk than itself (aOR = 8.7 9.4, respectively) negative recommendations healthcare providers 6.5 5.4, respectively). Conversely, positive endorsements associated with reduced 0.02 0.4, Targeting dispel misinformation elucidate risks holds promise enhancing uptake.

Язык: Английский

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