Lunar New Year and Eid al Fitr: the circle of COVID-19

IJID Regions, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 7, С. 127 - 129

Опубликована: Сен. 17, 2022

Lunar New Year and Eid al-Fitr are national holidays, mass movement of people is seen. 2020 potentiated the spread coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), while 2022 was a test for federal management COVID-19 success Indonesian vaccination campaign. Analysis new confirmed cases, hospitalizations number elective surgery cancellations due to positive polymerase chain reaction screening in pre-operative period provides snapshot herd immunity.

Язык: Английский

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Vaccines and Immunization Services During the Pandemic Era and Beyond

Frontiers research topics, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024

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Язык: Английский

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Willingness to receive COVID-19 vaccines, associated factors and reasons for not taking a vaccine: a cross sectional study among persons aged 13–80 years in Wakiso, Central Uganda

BMC Infectious Diseases, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 24(1)

Опубликована: Апрель 11, 2024

Abstract Background Vaccination has been recommended as one of the approaches for control COVID-19 pandemic. However, adequate vaccine coverage is critical to effectiveness at population level. Data on acceptability in Ugandan urban areas are limited. This study examined prevalence, factors associated with willingness accept including reasons not taking a predominantly Wakiso, central Uganda. Methods were obtained from cross-sectional conducted between March 1st, 2021 and September 30th, population-based cohort Africa Medical behavioral Sciences Organization (AMBSO). A Multivariable modified Poisson regression analysis was used estimate adjusted prevalence ratios (aPR) 95% confidence intervals vaccine. Results total 1,903 participants enrolled this study; 61% whom females. About 63% indicated their Persons aged 13–19 years (aPR = 0.79; [95% CI: 0.74, 0.84]) or 20-29years 0.93; 0.88, 0.98]) less likely compared persons 40–49 years. post-primary level education 1.05; 1.02, 1.09]) more primary education. Additionally, students individuals working government 1.13; 1.04, 1.23]) doing construction Mechanic work main occupation. Reported included; concerns about side effects 154(57.0%), 64(23.7%) did think vaccines effective, while 32(11.9%) like vaccines. Conclusion substantial proportion willing Health campaigns vaccination within communities could help reduce misconceptions populations especially young low levels formal

Язык: Английский

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Factors associated with the uptake of COVID-19 vaccination, testing and medical care among Myanmar migrants in Japan: a cross-sectional study

Tropical Medicine and Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 52(1)

Опубликована: Авг. 6, 2024

Abstract Background Migrants are individuals who move to a different country from their usual place of residence. Japan’s migrant population, particularly technical interns and students, has been growing. Even before the pandemic, previous studies have highlighted difficulties faced by migrants in utilizing healthcare services. This study examined uptake COVID-19 vaccination, testing, medical care among Myanmar Japan; identified factors associated with this uptake; described encountered when these Methods A cross-sectional was conducted between March April 2023 targeting over 18 years residing Japan for more than 6 months. An online self-administered questionnaire language covered socioeconomic characteristics; history care; while services multiple-choice questions. Multivariate logistic regression analysis performed separately identify care. Results Among 207 participants, 52% ( n = 108) were under 30 years, 30% 62) male, 31% 65) low-skilled workers (technical students). Overall, 91% 189) had received 76% 157) tested COVID-19, 43% 68) positive. However, only 77% 52) patients sought Participants age less likely receive vaccine compared those aged older (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 0.10, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.01–0.88, p 0.038). Low-skilled seek holding other categories residential status (aOR 0.12, CI 0.02–0.79, 0.027). service users, 5% 10% 17% receiving Long waiting times complex reservation processes main encountered. Conclusions The sample reasonably good. showed lower Strengthening education support young regarding infectious diseases is essential, especially workplaces educational institutions.

Язык: Английский

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Is knowledge about COVID-19 associated with willingness to receive vaccine, vaccine uptake, and vaccine booster uptake in rural Malang, Indonesia?

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

Опубликована: Июнь 7, 2023

Background Lack of knowledge regarding the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and COVID-19 vaccines is a key barrier to vaccine uptake in low- middle-income countries (LMICs). Aims To examine factors associated with about association between COVID-19, willingness receive vaccine, Malang, East Java, Indonesia. Method A cross-sectional study among individuals aged 15–99 years was conducted Java Timur, Indonesia November 2022 January 2023. Of 10,050 potential respondents, 10,007 were able complete survey. The main independent variable which assessed using six-item questionnaire. dependent variables booster uptake. mediating respondent’s vaccine. Linear regression used COVID-19. Logistic employed Generalized structural equation modeling (GSEM) performed whether mediated vaccination Findings percentage respondents who reported having received at least one dose 94.8%, while those three doses 88.5%. These numbers are higher than national average for Most answered four six items correctly ( M = 4.60, SD 1.1). Among had not 83.1% expressed when it became available them. Older, more educated, economic status, demonstrated accurate younger, less unemployed lower status. Respondents likely have (OR 1.528, 95% CI 1.428–1.634) 1.260, 1.196–1.328). Willingness (coef. 0.426, 0.379–0.473). Implications Interventions public health programs aiming improve can be implemented individual general population.

Язык: Английский

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

medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory), Год журнала: 2023, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Авг. 6, 2023

SUMMARY Background Pandemic response and preparedness plans aim at mitigating the spread of infectious diseases protecting public health, but migrants are often side-lined. Evidence amounted early that disproportionately affected by COVID-19 pandemic its consequences. However, synthesised evidence is lacking quantifies inequalities in infection risk disease outcomes, or contextualises consequences measures their underlying mechanisms. Methods Systematic review searching 25 databases grey literature (12/2019 to 11/2021). We considered empirical articles covering migrants, refugees, asylum-seekers, internally displaced persons reporting SARS-CoV-2 cases, hospitalisation, ICU admission, mortality, vaccination rates health measures. Random-effects meta-analysis observational studies qualitative analysis were performed for synthesis. A Protocol was registered with PROSPERO (CRD42021296952). Findings Out 6956 studies, we included 241 review. For quantitative (n=46), over 40 million study participants showed compared non-migrants, have an elevated (RR = 2·33; 95%-CI: 1·88-2·89) similar hospitalisation 1·05; 0·80-1·37), while likelihood admission higher 1·36; 1·04-1·78). Among those hospitalised, had a lower mortality 0·47; 0·30-0·73), population-based excess tended be 1·31; 0·95-1·80). The synthesis (n=44) highlighted complex interplay social COVID-19-related factors different levels. This involved increased exposure, risk, impact compromised migrants. Interpretation Even advanced stages pandemic, faced risks suffered from disease, including deaths. Population-level interventions future emergencies must better consider socio-economic, structural community-level exposures mitigate among enhance information systems, close coverage gaps migrant groups. Funding None.

Язык: Английский

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COVID-19 self-testing in Brazil and the imminent risk of underreporting cases

Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 56

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2023

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 (Preprint)

Опубликована: Июнь 7, 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. 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. 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. evolved influenced development viruses pandemic. Large-scale self-generated discourses social media provide cost-efficient approach routine hesitancy.

Язык: Английский

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Perception of COVID-19 rapid antigen testing approach prior to flight schedule among air travelers: a questionnaire-based study

Arab Gulf Journal of Scientific Research, Год журнала: 2023, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Июль 3, 2023

Purpose The COVID-19 pandemic had a huge impact on people's lives, air travel and tourism. authors explored travelers' perceptions of COVID rapid antigen tests before boarding aircraft, willingness to fly the precautionary actions for safe travel. Design/methodology/approach All participants were asked complete survey while reflecting their experiences during this pandemic. questionnaire consisted demographic information preferences was conducted through Google Form in both English Arabic language. link shared emails WhatsApp. Findings In survey, majority 45.2% preferred undergo test boarding, 41.9% refused owing no added benefit (23.8%) nasal discomfort (9.3%) among others. best indicators resume vaccination (80.4%), wearing face mask flying hours (70.8%) maintain social distancing with aircraft seating (49.6%). Research limitations/implications findings current could help organizations biosecurity authorities act support accordingly thus reduce passenger anxiety about resuming flights, thereby increasing preparing oneself aviation industry future pandemics. Originality/value fly,

Язык: Английский

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Public’s Willingness to Perform COVID-19 Self-Testing during the Transition to the Endemic Phase in Malaysia – A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study

Research Square (Research Square), Год журнала: 2023, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Июль 26, 2023

Abstract Background Malaysia entered the transition to endemic phase of Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) on 1st April 2022. This study aims determine public’s willingness perform COVID-19 self-testing. Factors that influenced their engage in self-testing were also assessed. Methods A nationwide, cross-sectional, and population-based was conducted online from 28th 2023 4th June 2023. Individuals aged 18 years above enrolled through snowball sampling method. Statistical methods used analyse data include Chi-Square test, independent t-test, binary logistic regression. Results Out 1,527 responses received, 1,453 (95.2%) included analysis. Of these respondents, 89.3% willing, 4.1% not 6.6% remained hesitant self-testing, Women [odds ratios (OR): 2.1, 95% confidence intervals (95% CI): 1.44–3.00, p < 0.001], individuals with tertiary education (OR: CI: 1.32–3.26, = 0.002), those vaccinated against 8.1, 2.63–24.82, 0.001), prior experience 4.2, 2.84–6.12, 0.001) showed a significantly higher The common reasons given by willing being able self-isolate (99.0%) seek treatment (96.3%) earlier if they tested positive for COVID-19. belief is equivalent flu (91.7%) having received vaccine (78.3%). isolation policy most significant consideration who still (85.4%). Conclusions public exhibited high during Malaysia. Future strategies promote uptake should focus vulnerable groups, address concerns among reluctant, highlight advantages

Язык: Английский

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