Post-COVID-19 pandemic immunization coverage in Algerian children: A cross-sectional study
Medicine,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
104(8), С. e41494 - e41494
Опубликована: Фев. 21, 2025
Despite
significant
advancements
in
worldwide
vaccination,
the
coronavirus
2019
pandemic
has
disrupted
primary
care
and
vaccination
programs.
This
study
aimed
to
assess
parents’
attitudes
toward
compulsory
childhood
determinants
of
acceptance
Algeria
based
on
Health
Belief
Model
(HBM).
Using
snowball
convenience
sampling
methods,
a
cross-sectional
was
conducted
from
November
1
December
15,
2022,
among
parents
with
at
least
child
eligible
for
vaccination.
Data
were
collected
using
an
online
questionnaire
3
sections:
sociodemographic
characteristics,
children’s
HBM.
A
total
391
responded
survey.
Among
respondents,
90%
believed
that
vaccines
could
effectively
protect
against
infectious
diseases
87.5%
reported
scarcity
information
available
vaccines.
The
logistic
regression
model
showed
easy
access
healthcare
facilities
significantly
increased
vaccine
uptake
by
98%
compared
difficult
accessibility
(adjusted
odds
ratio
[AOR]
=
0.02;
95%CI
0.001–0.12;
P
<
.001).
Parents
who
said
no
maybe
[i.e.,
when
asked
if
their
children
can
spread
illness
others
not
vaccinated]
lower
25.49
(AOR
25.49;
1.95–470.29;
.019)
12.16
12.16;
1.65–111.62;
.018),
respectively
those
answered
yes.
may
weaken
natural
immunity
had
higher
92%
than
yes
0.08;
0.01–1.26;
.033).
Identifying
factors
influence
offer
policymakers
valuable
insights
designing
strategic
intervention
programs
increasing
rates.
Язык: Английский
Hesitancy towards R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine among Ghanaian parents and attitudes towards immunizing non-eligible children: a cross-sectional survey
Malaria Journal,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
23(1)
Опубликована: Май 12, 2024
Abstract
Background
The
newly
developed
malaria
vaccine
called
“R21/Matrix-M
vaccine”
showed
a
high
safety
and
efficacy
level,
Ghana
is
the
first
country
to
approve
this
new
vaccine.
present
study
aimed
evaluate
rate
of
hesitancy
(VH)
towards
among
parents
who
currently
have
children
are
not
eligible
for
but
may
be
in
near
future.
Additionally,
identify
factors
that
could
potentially
influence
VH.
Methods
A
cross-sectional
survey
using
both
online-based
questionnaires
face-to-face
interviews
was
conducted
from
June
August
2023.
specifically
targeted
ineligible
vaccination,
including
those
aged
less
than
5
months
or
between
3
12
years.
Parent
Attitudes
about
Childhood
Vaccination
(PACV)
scale
used
assess
parental
Results
total
765
people
participated
study.
Their
median
age
36.0
years
with
an
interquartile
range
31.0–41.0
years,
67.7%
were
females,
41.8%
completed
their
tertiary
education,
63.3%
married,
81.6%
worked
non-healthcare
sectors,
59.7%
reported
monthly
income
insufficient.
About
one-third
(34.5%)
hesitant
give
R21/Matrix-M
following
predictors
associated
VH:
working
healthcare
sector
(adjusted
odds
ratio
(AOR)
=
0.50;
95%
confidence
interval
(CI)
0.30–0.80;
p
0.005),
having
other
parent
(AOR
0.54;
CI
0.30–0.94;
0.034),
taking
scheduled
routine
vaccinations
1.90;
1.27–2.84;
0.002).
Conclusions
Addressing
VH
crucial
optimizing
coverage
Ghana's
control
strategy.
By
tackling
issues,
can
effectively
safeguard
children's
health
malaria-prone
areas.
Язык: Английский
Examining Vaccine Hesitancy Among Ghanaian Parents for the R21/Matrix-M Malaria Vaccine
Journal of Pediatric Health Care,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Окт. 1, 2024
Язык: Английский
The intention of Egyptian healthcare workers to take the monkeypox vaccine: is urgent action required?
BMC Health Services Research,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
24(1)
Опубликована: Окт. 8, 2024
In
light
of
the
ongoing
monkeypox
(MPOX)
epidemic,
healthcare
workers
(HCWs)
have
been
in
contact
with
various
diseases.
Therefore,
they
should
take
appropriate
preventive
and
control
measures
to
maintain
their
health.
This
study
assessed
Egyptian
HCWs'
intentions
MPOX
vaccines.
Язык: Английский
Development and validation of an Arabic tool for assessment of post-vaccination confidence in COVID-19 vaccines (ARAB-VAX-CONF)
Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
99(1)
Опубликована: Ноя. 17, 2024
Abstract
Background
Vaccine
confidence
is
described
as
a
belief
that
vaccines
are
effective,
safe,
and
part
of
trustworthy
health
system.
The
objective
this
study
was
to
develop
validate
an
Arabic
tool
evaluate
in
the
received
coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19)
(ARAB-VAX-CONF).
Methods
research
team
developed
ARAB-VAX-CONF
based
on
three
areas
specified
by
Centers
for
Disease
Control
Prevention
(CDC):
vaccine
effectiveness,
safety,
healthcare
analysis
includes
data
from
406
eligible
vaccinated
persons
(≥
18
years).
Cronbach’s
alpha
used
measure
internal
consistency,
while
convergent,
discriminant,
exploratory,
confirmatory
factor
analyses
were
verify
construct
validity.
Results
A
total
adults
recruited,
with
mean
age
33.0
±
12.2
years.
63.1%
males,
56.7%
married,
21.9%
had
chronic
conditions,
93.3%
nonsmokers,
39.6%
obligated
obtain
vaccines.
domains
scale
met
criterion
consistency
(Cronbach’s
>
0.7).
Convergent
validity
identified
significant
inter-item
item-mean
score
domain
correlation
(
P
<
0.001).
Discriminant
reported
inter-factor
matrix
(<
Kaiser–Meyer–Olkin
sampling
adequacy
0.80,
Bartlett’s
sphericity
test
Exploratory
indicated
could
be
summarized
into
factors.
Confirmatory
confirmed
adequate
psychometric
properties
fit
observed
(root-mean-square
error
approximation
=
0.08,
comparative
index
0.945,
Tucker-Lewis
0.924,
standardized
root-mean-square
residual
0.086,
normed
0.918,
goodness-of-fit
0.909).
Conclusions
valid
reliable
assessing
can
support
decision-makers
addressing
gap
among
various
populations.
Язык: Английский
Psychological antecedents of vaccine inequity: keys to improve the rates of vaccination
Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
99(1)
Опубликована: Дек. 3, 2024
Abstract
Background
The
World
Health
Organization
(WHO)
stresses
the
importance
of
worldwide
vaccine
coverage
coronavirus-19
(COVID-19)
vaccination.
This
study
fills
a
critical
gap
in
literature
by
providing
empirical
evidence
on
factors
influencing
COVID-19
hesitancy
and
inequity
Middle
East
North
Africa
(MENA)
region.
investigated
determinants
psychological
antecedents
other
behind
vaccination
their
role
MENA.
Methods
An
anonymous
online
cross-sectional
survey
was
conducted
11
MENA
countries
(Egypt,
Sudan,
Kuwait,
Saudi
Arabia,
Morocco,
Iraq,
Yemen,
Lebanon,
Libya,
Afghanistan,
Pakistan).
minimum
required
sample
size
from
each
country
307,
which
increased
to
330
accommodate
non-response
rate
7%.
A
multilevel
logistic
regression
model
used
capture
clustering
observations
estimate
explanatory
variables’
effects
item
5C
components
scale
namely
(confidence,
constraints,
complacency,
calculation,
collective
responsibility).
Results
total
number
respondents
3630,
40.5%
them
were
between
ages
18
25
years,
61.1%
females,
54.0%
completed
university
education,
55.8%
unmarried,
19.5%
had
chronic
diseases,
43.7%
reported
previous
42.4%
relatives
who
died
COVID-19.
Much
variation
log
odds
5Cs
due
heterogeneity
different
(intraclass
correlation
>
0.05).
Therefore,
this
variability
confirms
various
coverage,
stimulating
among
them.
Increasing
confidence
vaccines
responsibility
towards
community
is
related
increasing
acceptance
vaccine.
reduction
calculations,
constraints
found
be
associated
with
Conclusions
novel
shedding
light
as
hidden
causes
inequities
using
for
intention.
findings
suggest
that
targeted
interventions
addressing
socio-demographic
factors,
antecedents,
accessibility
barriers
are
essential
mitigate
improve
rates.
Язык: Английский