Assessing Acceptability of COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Dose among Adult Americans: A Cross-Sectional Study

Vaccines, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 9(12), С. 1424 - 1424

Опубликована: Дек. 2, 2021

Given the emergence of breakthrough infections, new variants, and concerns waning immunity from primary COVID-19 vaccines, booster shots emerged as a viable option to shore-up protection against COVID-19. Following recent authorization vaccine boosters among vulnerable Americans, this study aims assess hesitancy its associated factors in nationally representative sample. A web-based 48-item psychometric valid survey was used measure literacy, confidence, trust, general attitudes towards vaccines. Data were analyzed through Chi-square (with post hoc contingency table analysis) independent-sample t-/Welch tests. Among 2138 participants, nearly 62% intended take doses remaining hesitant. The vaccine-booster-hesitant group more likely be unvaccinated (62.6% vs. 12.9%) did not intend have their children vaccinated (86.1% 27.5%) compared non-hesitant counterparts. significantly higher proportion dose hesitant individuals had very little no trust information given by public health/government agencies (55% 12%) ones. mean scores confidence index literacy lower group. Compared group, participants single or never married (41.8% 28.7%), less educated, living southern region nation (40.9% 33.3%). These findings underscore need developing effective communication strategies emphasizing science ways that are accessible with levels education increase vaccination uptake.

Язык: Английский

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Factors Influencing Public Attitudes towards COVID-19 Vaccination: A Scoping Review Informed by the Socio-Ecological Model

Vaccines, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 9(6), С. 548 - 548

Опубликована: Май 24, 2021

Major hindrances to getting a COVID-19 vaccine include hesitancy, skepticism, refusal, and anti-vaccine movements. Several studies have been conducted on attitudes of the public towards vaccines potential influencing factors. The purpose this scoping review is summarize data available various factors vaccination. This was according Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews Meta-Analyses extension Scoping (PRISMA-ScR) Statement. PubMed, Embase, Web Science, Cochrane Central were searched without restrictions reclaim all publications that shape individuals' from 1 January 2020 15 February 2021. Fifty included. revealed embedded within different levels socio-ecological model. These included sociodemographic characteristics individuals, individual factors, social organizational In addition, certain themselves influenced accepting vaccines. Understanding population needs shaping would support planning evidence-based multilevel interventions in order enhance global uptake.

Язык: Английский

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A study of ethnic, gender and educational differences in attitudes toward COVID-19 vaccines in Israel – implications for vaccination implementation policies

Israel Journal of Health Policy Research, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 10(1)

Опубликована: Март 19, 2021

Abstract Background Vaccines for COVID-19 are currently available the public in Israel. The compliance with vaccination has differed between sectors Israel and uptake been substantially lower Arab compared Jewish population. Aim To assess ethnic socio-demographic factors associated attitudes towards vaccines prior to their introduction. Methods A national cross-sectional survey was carried out In during October 2020 using an internet panel of around 100,000 people, supplemented by snowball sampling. sample 957 adults aged 30 over were recruited whom 606 Jews (49% males) 351 Arabs (38% males). Results younger than respondents. Among men, 27.3% 23.1% respondents wanted be vaccinated immediately, only 13.6% women 12.0% women. An affirmative answer question as whether they would refuse vaccine at any stage given 7.7% men 29.9% 17.2% 41.0% Higher education less hesitancy. multiple logistic regression analysis, gender differences persisted after controlling age education. Other hesitancy belief that government restrictions too lenient frequency socializing pandemic. Conclusions study revealed a relatively high percentage reported reluctant get vaccinated, introduction vaccine. This more marked so then Jews, within groups. While this not true random sample, findings consistent large vaccine, encountered reinforce policy implications developing effective communication increase adherence. Government policies directed pandemic should include sector-specific information campaigns, which tailored ensure community engagement, targeted messages suspected hesitant ministries, health service providers local authorities join hands civil society organizations promote promotion campaigns.

Язык: Английский

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COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy – reasons and solutions to achieve a successful global vaccination campaign to tackle the ongoing pandemic

Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 17(10), С. 3495 - 3499

Опубликована: Июнь 30, 2021

The ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination drive aims to achieve global coverage that will help control the pandemic. Therefore, individuals who are reluctant be vaccinated or forego COVID-19 can delay progress of overall coverage, leading slower rates and may create obstacles in efforts circulation SARS-CoV-2 as unvaccinated act reservoirs could further outbreaks. Vaccine hesitancy is one major threats directly impact health it challenges our ability eradicate infectious diseases significant herd immunity through vaccination. One strategies counter vaccine follow a multisectoral approach involves collaboration between various stakeholders, such government, private companies, religious groups, other agencies, leverage knowledge, expertise, resources, thereby enabling creation longstanding public trust vaccines.

Язык: Английский

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Deliberation, Dissent, and Distrust: Understanding Distinct Drivers of Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccine Hesitancy in the United States

Clinical Infectious Diseases, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 74(8), С. 1429 - 1441

Опубликована: Июль 13, 2021

Despite the availability of safe and efficacious coronavirus disease 2019 vaccines, a significant proportion American public remains unvaccinated does not appear to be immediately interested in receiving vaccine.

Язык: Английский

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Multilevel determinants of COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy in the United States: A rapid systematic review

Preventive Medicine Reports, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 25, С. 101673 - 101673

Опубликована: Дек. 16, 2021

Vaccine hesitancy is a challenge for the success and optimal implementation of COVID-19 immunization programs in US. The objective this study was to summarize multilevel determinants vaccination intention US inform future intervention opportunities. To end, we conducted rapid systematic review by searching published articles via PubMed October 5, 2021, following PRISMA guidelines. One hundred six were included. According nationally representative studies, overall acceptance rate ranges from 53.6% 84.4%. Individual (demographics, health history, behaviors beliefs), interpersonal (having close friend/family member impacted COVID-19), healthcare societal level factors (healthcare provider recommendations, source/credential related information, conspiracy theories) all contributed vaccine This demonstrates that vaccines influenced various factors, particularly role providers enhancing public intent vaccination. Potential interventions mitigate people's concerns over address vaccine-related conspiracy/misinformation social media are also critical encourage uptake

Язык: Английский

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Overcoming COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among ethnic minorities: A systematic review of UK studies

Vaccine, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 40(25), С. 3413 - 3432

Опубликована: Апрель 28, 2022

Язык: Английский

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Trust is the common denominator for COVID-19 vaccine acceptance: A literature review

Vaccine X, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 12, С. 100213 - 100213

Опубликована: Сен. 29, 2022

Vaccine hesitancy and refusal to be vaccinated are major reasons why mass vaccination strategies do not reach the intended coverage, even if adequate vaccine supply has been achieved. The main objective of this study is explore role contribution trust in public willingness accept COVID-19 vaccinations. utilised a qualitative synthesis literature around hesitancy, vaccination, trust. Data were extracted from first categorised using deductive approach, later analysed QSR NVivo mix inductive approaches. impact was mostly borne out vaccine, but details on what is, how it affects or lack it, frequently reported. Three types identified: 1) Trust quality safety vaccines; 2) Institutional trust; 3) Interpersonal professionals who communicate about administer vaccine. vaccines' safety, institutional affiliation significantly contributed towards vaccinated. bulk focused interpersonal personal attributes potential vaccinees affected This complex relationship included fragility beliefs perceptions at an individual level, with bidirectional societal perceptions. Perceptions vaccines had predominant decision-making, contrast more science-based decision-making. Although globally, contributing commonalities relevance, often found dependent factors embedded local social, cultural, institutional, experiences. Understanding different offers approaches motivate undecided people receive vaccine; refusers revisit their decisions.

Язык: Английский

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Medical Mistrust and Willingness to Use Mental Health Services Among a Cohort of Black Adults

Psychiatric Services, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Янв. 17, 2025

Black adults experience depression that is more severe than of their White counterparts, yet they are less likely to receive treatment from a mental health professional. This study aimed examine the relationships between medical mistrust or trust and willingness seek care.

Язык: Английский

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COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy among French People Living with HIV

Vaccines, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 9(4), С. 302 - 302

Опубликована: Март 24, 2021

People living with HIV are a high-risk population concerning the coronavirus 19 (COVID-19) infection, poorer prognosis. It is important to achieve high COVID-19 vaccination coverage rates in this group as soon possible. This project used self-reporting assess vaccine hesitancy and acceptance among people towards novel vaccine. Sixty-eight (28.7%) participants 237 declared their be vaccinated against COVID-19. Participants who expressed concerns about health (

Язык: Английский

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