Factors Associated with COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake among Schoolgoing Adolescent Girls and Young Women in South Africa

Vaccines, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 11(10), С. 1581 - 1581

Опубликована: Окт. 11, 2023

(1) Background: By October 2022, vaccination rates with at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine were low among adolescent girls aged 12-17 (38%) and young women 18-34 (45%) in South Africa. This study aimed to measure identify barriers facilitators motivation take up, access to, uptake vaccines schoolgoing two districts (2) Methods: Using the theory HIV prevention cascade, we conceptualised relationship between motivation, access, vaccines, associated barriers. Potential identified using bivariate multivariable Poisson regression. (3) Results: Among all 2375 participants, was high (69%), but (49%) lower. Fear injections barrier (aRR 0.85 95% CI 0.82-0.88), while being tested for 2.10 1.85-2.38) believing that safe 1.31 1.18-1.44) would prevent you from getting very sick 1.11 1.04-1.19) facilitators. (4) Conclusions: The controversy about value vaccinating adolescents delay rollout adults may have contributed fears safety efficacy as well lack get vaccinated.

Язык: Английский

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Are COVID-19’s restrictive measures associated with people’s quality of life and the prevalence of anxiety and depression in Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo?

Journal of Public Health in Africa, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 13(3), С. 13 - 13

Опубликована: Сен. 7, 2022

Background. The spread of COVID-19 and the economic repercussions several restrictive measures have worsened lives Congolese caused panic, fear, anxiety. No study has yet examined effect COVID-19’s had on quality life in Congo.Aims. purpose this is to determine if are associated with prevalence anxiety depression Kinshasa.Methods. A cross-sectional survey was conducted seventeen Kinshasa municipalities. N=100 adults over age 18 were recruited (41 females, 58 males 1 prefer not). Social Contacts Assessment (SCA), Time Use Survey (TUS), Manchester Short (MANSA), Health status EQ-5D-3L, UCLA Loneliness Scale; Patient Questionnaire (PHQ-9); General Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7) related questions utilized. We descriptive statistics multiple regression analyses.Results suggest that more prevalent (PHQ-9 GAD-7 scores 9.1 (SD=6.8) 8.5 (SD=6.1) respectively). Negative associations found between living alone (B=-0.35, p=0.05) mental health decline due COVID- 19 (B=-0.30, p=0.04). Those who described themselves as less lonely reported a higher (B=0.34, p=0.03).Conclusions. Living lower life. This fills gap literature public DRC low- middle-income countries.

Язык: Английский

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Food Insecurity and Transmission Risks Among People with HIV Who Use Substances

AIDS and Behavior, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 27(7), С. 2376 - 2389

Опубликована: Янв. 21, 2023

Язык: Английский

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Pregnancy and STI/HIV prevention intervention preferences of South African adolescent girls: findings from a cultural consensus modelling qualitative study

Culture Health & Sexuality, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 26(2), С. 191 - 207

Опубликована: Апрель 6, 2023

South African adolescent girls experience high rates of unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections including HIV. To inform culturally-tailored dual protection interventions to prevent both STIs/HIV, this study qualitatively examined girls' sexual health intervention preferences. Participants were aged 14–17 years old Sesotho-speaking (N = 25). elucidate shared cultural beliefs, individual interviews participants' perceptions about other STI/HIV prevention Interviews conducted in Sesotho translated into English. Two independent coders identified key themes the data using a conventional content analysis approach with discrepancies resolved by third coder. indicated that should include efficacious methods ways navigate peer pressure. Interventions be accessible, avoid criticism provide high-quality information. Preferred formats included online, SMS/text, or delivery social workers older, knowledgeable peers, mixed acceptability for parents same-age peers. Schools, youth centres clinics preferred settings. Results highlight importance context tailoring address reproductive disparities among Africa.

Язык: Английский

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Trends in health behaviors and mental health among Korean adolescents in Korea over 5 years, 2017–2021: focusing on the comparisons before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

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

Опубликована: Апрель 17, 2023

Objectives We investigated recent trends in health behaviors and mental conditions among Korean adolescents from 2017 to 2021 compared the changes before during coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Methods Data analysis was conducted on 289,415 participating Korea Youth Risk Behavior Web-Based Survey, an annual cross-sectional study 2021. All using sex stratification, percentage change (APC) calculated. Results Alcohol consumption smoking decreased first year of COVID-19 pandemic with before, except for girls low-income level. The prevalence inadequate physical activity both boys increased 2020 pre-COVID-19 period again by obesity sexes regardless (boys, APC = 8.2%, 95% confidence intervals (CI), 6.4–10.1; girls, 3.3%, CI, 1.8–4.8). stress, depression, suicidal ideation, plans, attempts period. By 2021, this had returned a level similar No significant were observed health. Conclusions These findings demonstrate APCs over last 5 years. must pay attention heterogeneous multifaceted features

Язык: Английский

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Personal safety perception of ride-share amongst young adults in Cape Town: The effect of gender, vehicle access and Covid-19

Research in Transportation Economics, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 100, С. 101323 - 101323

Опубликована: Июнь 30, 2023

This paper investigates ride-share related personal safety of young adults in Cape Town relation to the Covid-19 pandemic. As a response gender-based violence, focus is on different perceptions females and males. Additionally, this considers how having access private vehicle affects an individual's perception their safety. Data was collected amongst university students Town, as they have previously been identified likely users. Uncertainty using services explored scenarios 'before', 'during' 'after' see possible impacts study shows that significant factor when considering trips Being female, especially with vehicle, has negative correlation making 'at night', 'alone' or 'alone at night'. By understanding pandemic influences individuals' perceptions, strategies policies can be better informed. ensures similar future disruptive events are mitigated. Supporting progress case city, into more inclusive, multi-modal transport culture, proposes implementation several strategies.

Язык: Английский

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Integrating Adolescent Mental Health into HIV Prevention and Treatment Programs: Can Implementation Science Pave the Path Forward?

AIDS and Behavior, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 27(S1), С. 145 - 161

Опубликована: Ноя. 2, 2022

Abstract Adolescent mental health (AMH) is a critical driver of HIV outcomes, but often overlooked in research and programming. The implementation science Exploration, Preparation, Implementation, Sustainment (EPIS) framework informed development questionnaire that was sent to global alliance adolescent researchers, providers, implementors working sub-Saharan Africa with the aim (1) describe current AMH outcomes incorporated into within alliance; (2) identify determinants (barriers/gaps) integrating care; (3) screening referral systems programs Africa. Respondents reported on fourteen named studies included research. Barriers integration care were explored suggested strategies achieve goal integrated sustained services programs.

Язык: Английский

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Using Arts-Based Methodologies to Understand Adolescent and Youth Manifestations, Representations, and Potential Causes of Depression and Anxiety in Low-Income Urban Settings in Peru

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 19(23), С. 15517 - 15517

Опубликована: Ноя. 23, 2022

Background: Arts-based methodologies can be beneficial to identify different representations of stigmatized topics such as mental health conditions. This study used a theater-based workshop describe manifestations, representations, and potential causes depression anxiety perceived by adolescents young adults. Methods: The theater company Teatro La Plaza conducted three online sessions with group another adults from Lima, Peru. artistic outputs, which included images, similes, monologues, narrations, were the experiences symptoms following content analysis using posteriori categories. Results: Seventeen participants joined sessions. outputs showed: physical, behavioral, cognitive, emotional manifestations anxiety; perception that both disorders have cyclical nature; an awareness it is often difficult notice symptom triggers. mandatory social isolation due COVID-19 pandemic was highlighted important trigger, mostly linked anxiety. Conclusions: findings are consistent literature, especially regard trigger Using arts-based methods allowed expand articulation their disorders.

Язык: Английский

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Teachers’ perceptions of the psycho-social effects of COVID-19 on learners’ well-being in South African schools

Perspectives in Education, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 41(4)

Опубликована: Дек. 13, 2023

The lockdown the South African government implemented in 2020 to contain COVID-19 pandemic resulted school closures. During this time, and also when learners were allowed attend again, focus was on physical health safety of learners. However, process, schools might have neglected psycho-social mental well-being learners, which is a state are able manage stress function optimally. This paper reports study that investigated teachers’ views how learners’ affected by pandemic. qualitative used semi-structured interviews gather data from 17 teachers five two districts North-West Province Africa. theoretical framework for because its role institutions supporting health. findings indicate experienced higher level emotional distress during lockdown. caused an increase fear, stress, anxiety, uncertainty, frustration, anger aggression Although all negatively COVID-19, low-income had limited access resources more due professional support they received. highlights need Education Departments build capacity address their It vital commit themselves enabling develop high resilience antifragility at times, not just major crises such as

Язык: Английский

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A Paradigm Shift in Education Systems Due to COVID-19

Advances in human and social aspects of technology book series, Год журнала: 2022, Номер unknown, С. 157 - 166

Опубликована: Ноя. 29, 2022

The pandemic of COVID-19 has caused a serious effect on health, economic, social, political, demographic, and all other various aspects the economy. It given huge impact education system in worldwide manner that leads to closure universities, colleges, schools. This study aims assess sector special reference India. loss learning was majorly pronounced among students from disadvantaged prospectus. authors conducted qualitative document analysis published articles explained 2019-2021. provides an insight barriers due pandemic. result shows evolution technology-enabled sector. Finally, challenges articulated by learners during online include external as well internal factors causes.

Язык: Английский

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