The role of media and community engagement in COVID-19 vaccinations in Tanzania

Journal of Public Health in Africa, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 16(3)

Опубликована: Апрель 15, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Sociocultural practices and COVID-19 prevention: A qualitative study of Mtwara, Shinyanga, and Arusha, Tanzania

Journal of Public Health in Africa, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 16(3)

Опубликована: Апрель 15, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Exploring determinants of COVID-19 vaccine uptake in Tanzania: A socio-ecological perspective

Journal of Public Health in Africa, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 16(3)

Опубликована: Апрель 15, 2025

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Factors Influencing the Healthcare Workers’ Willingness to Receive the COVID-19 Booster Dose in Tuscany (Italy)

Vaccines, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 11(12), С. 1751 - 1751

Опубликована: Ноя. 24, 2023

The World Health Organization has defined vaccine hesitancy as behavior influenced by several factors, including trust in the itself or its provider perceived need for vaccination. aim of this study was to investigate factors influencing willingness receive COVID-19 among employees and healthcare professionals Central Tuscany Local Authority (CT-LHA) Italy.From July October 2022, a cross-sectional conducted. An online questionnaire administered 7000 CT-LHA. analyzed that receiving booster dose vaccine. sample stratified gender, age, type occupation (healthcare non-healthcare workers), seniority. Incomplete questionnaires were excluded. A chi-squared test performed through STATA. significance level set at 95%.Of administered, 1885 (26.9%) eligible study. In previous vaccination campaign, workers (HCWs) considered used CT-LHA safe, contrast (N-HCWs), who it less secure (p < 0.05). HCWs showed higher propensity safety than N-HCWs. N-HCWs appeared be affected an updated 0.05).The studied appear influence differently from Both would choose upgraded mRNA dose.

Язык: Английский

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Exploring the Barriers and Facilitators of Mask-Wearing Behavior During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Taiwan, the United States, the Netherlands, and Haiti: A Qualitative Study

Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 18

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024

Abstract Objective: This study explored the barriers and facilitators of mask-wearing behaviors during pandemic in Taiwan, United States, Netherlands, Haiti. Methods: Face-to-face interviews were conducted Taiwan online with participants Results: In general, habit wearing a mask before coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was reported by Taiwanese participants. Additionally, perceived that social responsibility pandemic, suggesting collectivistic context might influence behavior. Unlike population, some people States Netherlands reluctant to wear masks due restrictions on their freedom. Participants from Haiti mentioned who wore encountered violence, bullying, discrimination. The results this suggest political leadership mandates have strong impact people’s Conclusions: These findings valuable implications for design diverse behavioral interventions enhance as part infectious preparedness. these countries offer insights development effective public health society’s resilience current future outbreaks.

Язык: Английский

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Understanding Sociodemographic Factors and Reasons Associated with COVID-19 Vaccination Hesitance among Adults in Tanzania: A Mixed-Method Approach

American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 109(4), С. 895 - 907

Опубликована: Сен. 11, 2023

Although studies on COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy are being undertaken widely worldwide, there is limited evidence in Tanzania. This study aims to assess the sociodemographic factors associated with and reasons given by unvaccinated participants. We conducted a mixed-method cross-sectional two components-health facilities communities-between March September 2022. A structured questionnaire in-depth interviews were used collect quantitative qualitative data, respectively. total of 1,508 individuals agreed participate survey explained why they had not vaccinated against COVID-19. Of these participants, 62% indicated would accept vaccine, whereas 38% expressed skepticism. In multivariate regression analysis, adult participants 40 years older significantly more likely report intending be (adjusted odds ratio [AOR], 1.28; 95% CI, 1.01-1.61; P = 0.04) than youth middle-aged between 18 years. Furthermore, female greater likelihood (AOR, 1.51; 1.19-1.90; 0.001) male The identified fear safety short-term side effects, lack trust vaccine; belief spiritual or religious views; local remedies other precautions preventive measures as major contributors Further empirical needed confirm findings understand fully for different demographic groups.

Язык: Английский

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Estimating COVID-19 vaccine acceptance in pregnant and lactating women: a cross-sectional study in Lebanon

Archives of Public Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 82(1)

Опубликована: Март 18, 2024

Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic highlights vaccination’s critical role in reducing morbidity and mortality, depending on public attitude. This study aims to identify the estimates of vaccine acceptance pregnant lactating women, as well associated potential factors. Methods A cross-sectional was conducted between August September 2021, through an online survey with a paper distributed gynecology pediatric clinics. Pregnant breastfeeding women aged 18 years above were recruited. attitude scale created specifically for evaluating attitudes towards vaccine. Results In total, 207 participated, 132 breastfeeding, 74 1 experiencing both conditions. Of these, one hundred twenty (58%) considered themselves at risk infection. addition, 51.7% ( n = 107) expressed intent receive once available. multivariable linear regression taking vaccination dependent variable. results revealed R-squared value 0.558, indicating that approximately 55.8% variance accounted by included predictors. showed preventive measures (ß=2.25, 95% Confidence Interval (CI) [1.02; 3.48], p < 0.001), preference vaccines made Europe America (ß=1.23; CI [0.69–1.77], protect yourself getting sick (ß=4.22, [2.83; 5.61], 0.001) belief importance their baby (ß=3.49; [2.01; 4.98], positive vaccination. Conversely, previous bad reaction (ß= -1.35; [0.85–1.85], concerns regarding safety -4.09; [-5.98; -2.21], negative Conclusion Our findings reveal acceptability among amidst insufficient meet community immunity. identified reasons reluctance, notably about personal health pregnancy or newborns, along information vaccine, underscore pressing need address these factors improve immunization rates.

Язык: Английский

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Community Health Volunteers’ experiences of implementing COVID-19 vaccine education and promotion in Kenya: a qualitative descriptive study

Frontiers in Public Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 12

Опубликована: Июль 10, 2024

Background Vaccination was a key measure in the COVID-19 pandemic response, though much work needed to promote vaccine uptake and acceptance. In Kenya, Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) played role education promotion. We conducted this study explore CHVs’ experiences of implementing promotion during increase two areas Kenya. Methods qualitative descriptive study, we 30 structured in-depth interviews with 20 CHVs 10 Assistants from rural Kilifi County Kangemi, an urban informal settlement Nairobi Kenya between April 2022 July 2022. Findings Thematic analysis generated five themes relation promotion: Five emerged regarding (1) preferences influenced acceptance, (2) fear side effects barrier, (3) misinformation widespread (4) lack trust government politicization vaccines (5) efforts were facilitator increased uptake. Conclusion Extensive community outreach contributed high primary boosters pandemic. acting as models by receiving vaccinations first particularly important influencing communities accept vaccinations. provide evidence for prioritizing planning implementation future vaccination initiatives other countries.

Язык: Английский

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Understanding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on HIV/AIDS care and management in Tanzania: challenges, adaptations and lessons learnt—a review

BMJ Public Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 2(2), С. e000924 - e000924

Опубликована: Сен. 1, 2024

This review examines the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on HIV/AIDS care and management in Tanzania, highlighting challenges, adaptations lessons learnt. The has led to disruptions service delivery, reduced access testing treatment, increased stigma discrimination. Adaptations innovations, such as telemedicine (telehealth virtual care), multimonth dispensing antiretroviral therapy, decentralised drug distribution initiatives, have been implemented mitigate challenges faced management. Integration services is crucial ensure continuity postpandemic by strengthening healthcare systems, improving supply chain enhancing community engagement.

Язык: Английский

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Confidence on COVID-19 vaccine and its associated factors among people living with HIV: a cross-sectional survey in selected regions of Tanzania

Deleted Journal, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 21(1)

Опубликована: Окт. 29, 2024

Several vaccines were introduced in Tanzania to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. While studies have explored acceptability and hesitancy of within general population, there is limited research focusing on confidence associated factors among People Living with HIV (PLHIV). This study aims fill that gap by investigating vaccine its determinants this demographic group. A cross-sectional was conducted centres for care treatment four regions mainland using structured questionnaires. generalized linear mixed model fitted determine vaccine. total 1,100 participants interviewed; 761 (69.2%) female. The mean age standard deviation 41.6 ±12.1 years. overall level 55.3%. Females less likely express compared males (aOR = 0.77; 95% CI: 0.72–0.84). Participants primary 1.79; 1.65–1.94), secondary 1.81; 1.57–2.09), university-level education 2.14; 0.17–26.54) more report vaccines. Attending a dispensary-level health facility 1.32; 1.27–1.38) living rural areas 1.43; 1.23–1.66) significantly Although no longer global public threat, these findings highlight significance being prepared necessity continuous efforts comprehend enhance acceptance people HIV. By tackling impact attitudes group, we can improve our preparedness future challenges where uptake may once again become crucial.

Язык: Английский

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