COVID-19 among migrants, refugees, and internally displaced persons: systematic review, meta-analysis and qualitative synthesis of the global empirical literature

EClinicalMedicine, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 74, С. 102698 - 102698

Опубликована: Июль 10, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Assessing the impact of COVID-19 on middle-aged and older females in China: a comparative study of urban-rural disparities

BMC Public Health, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 25(1)

Опубликована: Март 24, 2025

The impact of COVID-19 has been long-lasting and severe. Middle-aged older females, as a vulnerable group, need special attention. China is typical urban-rural dualistic society, the gap on middle-aged females unknown. purpose this study was to explore influence in Chinese urban rural areas. This used CHARLS (China Health Retirement Longitudinal Study) database. A total 10,063 participants were included (3,680 6,383 rural). chi-square test t-test analyze differences between participants, binary logistic regression (forward: conditional) factors influencing two groups terms mask wearing. During epidemic, there significant demographic characteristics, prevention knowledge, attitude, identification, isolation, personal activities, mental health, containment measures residential areas individual preventive behavior. Rural had poorer Age, marital status, calling messaging, internet contact, common affecting wearing behavior participants. mask-wearing also influenced by attitude towards government's measures, fear. faced different situations during epidemic required targeted measures.

Язык: Английский

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Deep Learning Analysis of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy and Confidence Expressed on Twitter in 6 High-Income Countries: Longitudinal Observational Study

Journal of Medical Internet Research, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 25, С. e49753 - e49753

Опубликована: Окт. 3, 2023

An ongoing monitoring of national and subnational trajectory COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy could offer support in designing tailored policies on improving uptake.We aim to track the temporal spatial distribution confidence expressed Twitter during entire pandemic period major English-speaking countries.We collected 5,257,385 English-language tweets regarding vaccination between January 1, 2020, June 30, 2022, 6 countries-the United States, Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Ireland. Transformer-based deep learning models were developed classify each tweet as intent accept or reject belief that is effective unsafe. Sociodemographic factors associated with States analyzed using bivariate multivariable linear regressions.The countries experienced similar evolving trends confidence. On average, prevalence decreased from 71.38% 44,944 March 2020 34.85% 48,167 2022 fluctuations. The believing vaccines be unsafe continuously rose by 7.49 times (2.84% tweets) (21.27% tweets). varied country, manufacturer, states within a country. democrat party higher significantly lower across US states.COVID-19 evolved influenced development viruses pandemic. Large-scale self-generated discourses social media provide cost-efficient approach routine hesitancy.

Язык: Английский

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Non-pharmaceutical interventions in containing COVID-19 pandemic after the roll-out of coronavirus vaccines: a systematic review

BMC Public Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 24(1)

Опубликована: Июнь 6, 2024

Abstract Background Non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) have been widely utilised to control the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it is unclear what optimal strategies are for implementing NPIs in context of coronavirus vaccines. This study aims systematically identify, describe, and evaluate existing ecological studies on real-world impact containing pandemic following roll-out Methods We conducted a comprehensive search relevant from January 1, 2021, June 4, 2023 PubMed, Embase, Web science MedRxiv. Two authors independently assessed eligibility extracted data. A risk bias assessment tool, derived bibliometric review studies, was applied design, statistical methodology, quality reporting. Data were collected, synthesised analysed using qualitative quantitative methods. The results presented summary tables figures, including information target countries regions types NPIs, evidence. Results included total 17 that examined after vaccine roll-out. These used five composite indicators combined multiple 14 individual NPIs. had an average score 13 (range: 10–16), indicating moderately high quality. larger than vaccination mitigating spread during early stage implementation Omicron variant. Testing policies, workplace closures, restrictions gatherings most effective pandemic, varied across different time frames, regions. Conclusion contribution as compared omicron exhibited variability diverse contexts. Policy- decision-makers need focus Further research needed understand policy mechanisms address potential future challenges.

Язык: Английский

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A systematic review and meta-analysis of the factors associating the willingness of Chinese community residents to receive COVID-19 vaccine

Annals of Palliative Medicine, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 11(11), С. 3483 - 3493

Опубликована: Ноя. 1, 2022

Background: Amid the coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, China's vaccination campaign is progressing in an orderly manner. In process vaccination, rates different parts China are different, and factors affecting people's also which may be caused by some reasons willingness to vaccinate or complex sociodemographic characteristics factors. We found that inconsistent findings on associated with get COVID-19 available studies. Therefore, we conducted a meta-analysis current influencing receive assess vaccination. Methods: The databases CNKI, Chinese Biomedical Literature (CBM), Wanfang, VIP, PubMed, Web Science, Cochrane Library were searched computer collect relevant literature community residents undergo After extracting data, RevMan 5.3 R software used for statistical analysis. Population included study residents; outcome indicators vaccination; COVID-19, odds ratio (OR), confidence interval (CI). Study designs Cross-sectional study. Egger's tests was check potential publication bias. Results: who think vaccine effective 4.10 times ineffective (OR =4.10, 95% CI: 3.08–5.46), safe 1.82 more willing than those unsafe =1.82, CI:1.42–2.33); infection risk high 1.53 low =1.53, 1.43–1.64); male 1.48 higher female =1.48, 1.23–1.76). Conclusions: finding means strategies need formulated according gender residents, propaganda information, dissemination epidemic information achieve levels

Язык: Английский

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Exploring the association of paid sick leave with healthcare utilization and health outcomes in the United States: a rapid evidence review

Global Health Journal, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 7(1), С. 9 - 17

Опубликована: Янв. 28, 2023

Paid sick leave (PSL) laws mandate employers give workers paid time off when they are or injured. This current study aims to examine whether access PSL is associated with healthcare utilization and health outcomes summarize the types of which have been reported be PSL. We conducted a rapid evidence review. Our search seven databases, including Medline, Embase, PsycINFO, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, Scopus, JSTOR, on September 21, 2020, identified 757 studies, 30 were retained. Previous mostly provided by cross-sectional studies survey data. In this study, suggests that significantly some outcomes. terms utilization, findings indicate an increase in use preventive services decrease emergency care; while mixed regarding associations provider visits mammograms pap smears. As for outcomes, suggest improved mental self-rated health, decreased incidence influenza-like illness, lower occupational injuries mortality rates. may effective tool improving Future research could help identify mechanisms through works what policy components lead better

Язык: Английский

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Perception and willingness toward various immunization routes for COVID-19 vaccines: a cross-sectional survey in China

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

Опубликована: Сен. 25, 2023

To date, most vaccines, including the COVID-19 vaccine, are mainly administered by intramuscular injection, which might lead to vaccine hesitancy in some populations due needle fear. Alternatively, needle-free immunization technology is extensively developed improve efficacy and acceptance of vaccination. However, there no study report perception willingness toward various routes general population.A cross-sectional survey was conducted nationwide using an online questionnaire. Bivariate analyses were undertaken assess variable associations among participants who reported a receive booster Multivariable logistic regression with backward step-wise approach used analyze predicted factors associated vaccination.A total 3,244 valid respondents included this survey, 63.2% thought they had good understanding but only 20.7, 9.2, 9.4, 6.0% self-perceived inhalation nasal spray oral microneedle patch vaccine. Correspondingly, high for injection (76.5%), followed (64.4%) (43.0%). Those willing less knowledge (OR = 0.78; 95% CI: 0.65-0.94) than those 1.97; 1.52-2.57). Some found be vaccination.Needle-free vaccination promising next generation we that still acceptable route survey. One major reason people lack about We should strengthen publicity technology, thus coverage different populations.

Язык: Английский

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COVID-19 vaccination intention among internally displaced persons in complex humanitarian emergency context, Northeast Nigeria

PLoS ONE, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 19(8), С. e0308139 - e0308139

Опубликована: Авг. 30, 2024

Internally displaced persons (IDPs) are at high risk for COVID-19 transmission because of congested and unsanitary living conditions. vaccination is essential to build population immunity prevent severe disease among this population. We determined the prevalence factors associated with intention accept vaccine IDPs in Northeast Nigeria. This cross-sectional study, conducted during July-December 2022, included 1,537 unvaccinated from 18 camps. performed a complex sample survey analysis described participants' characteristics weighted descriptive statistics. fitted logistic regression models computed adjusted odds ratios 95% confidence intervals identify vaccine. Of IDPs, 55.4% were 18-39 years old, 82.6% females, 88.6% had no formal education. Among them, 63.5% (95% CI: 59.0-68.1) expressed who intended reject vaccine, 42.8% provided reason, 35.3% misconceptions, 9.5% reported safety concerns, 7.4% felt need. perceived as (Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR) = 2.31, [95% 1.35-3.96]), effective (AOR 4.28, 2.46-7.44]) resided official camps 3.29, 1.94-5.56]) more likely However, 2 kilometers or farther nearest health facility 0.34, 0.20-0.58]) less Intention was suboptimal. To improve acceptance population, education communication should be intensified counter misinformation, strengthen confidence, shape perception severity, focusing on unofficial Appropriate interventions deliver vaccines remote households ramped up.

Язык: Английский

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COVID-19 Preventive Practices, Psychological Distress, and Reported Barriers to Healthcare Access during the Pandemic among Adult Community Members in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Phone Survey

American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 108(1), С. 124 - 136

Опубликована: Дек. 12, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has had serious negative health and economic impacts in sub-Saharan Africa. Continuous monitoring of these is crucial to formulate interventions minimize the consequences COVID-19. This study surveyed 2,829 adults urban rural sites among five African countries: Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Tanzania, Ghana. Participants completed a mobile phone survey that assessed self-reported sociodemographics, preventive practices, psychological distress, barriers healthcare access. A modified Poisson regression model was used estimate adjusted prevalence ratios (aPRs) 95% CIs investigate potential factors related distress reduced At least 15.6% reported experiencing any previous 2 weeks, 10.5% at one essential service difficult access years into pandemic. majority participants using several methods, with varying proportions across sites. site Ouagadougou, Faso (aPR: 2.29; CI: 1.74-3.03) Kintampo, Ghana 1.68; 1.21-2.34) higher likelihood compared those area Nouna, Faso. Loss employment due 1.77; 1.47-2.11) also associated an increased distress. number children under 5 household 1.23; 1.14-1.33) participant 1.83; 1.48-2.27) were reporting accessing services, whereas wage 0.67; 0.49-0.90) decreased services. Overall, we found high interruptions services countries. Increased effort attention should be given addressing on An equitable collaborative approach new existing measures for limit

Язык: Английский

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The Relationship between Physical Activity Level and Sociodemographic Factors in Romanian Adults in the Post-COVID-19 Pandemic Period

Sustainability, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 15(18), С. 13488 - 13488

Опубликована: Сен. 8, 2023

Background: This study examines how socio-demographic factors relate to post-pandemic physical activity patterns among Romanian adults. Methods: A cross-sectional explores post-COVID-19 levels (PAL) and their correlation with in adults (n = 237, average age 28.23 ± 9.91 years). An online questionnaire covering constitutional, socio-demographic, activity-related variables was administered for data collection. Data analysis involves descriptive inferential statistics, including Kendall’s tau correlation, along multinomial regression analyses. Results: Noteworthy correlations emerged, a robust association (r 0.79, p < 0.001) between testing history of clinical signs COVID-19; significant moderate health status PAL compared the period before pandemic (τ 0.56, 0.001); current −0.51, 0.001). Multinomial underscores an intricate relationship; COVID-19 relates sign severity, changes influence PAL, self-perceived associates (p Conclusions: Revealing links Romania’s landscape, this emphasizes interaction involvement. It also highlights potential guide interventions rehabilitation healthier living.

Язык: Английский

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