Prevalence of pharmaceutical industry conspiracy theories among the polish population

Scientific Reports, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 15(1)

Опубликована: Март 29, 2025

Conspiracy theories in the health domain can potentially erode trust public institutions and experts, resulting non-compliance with guidelines recommendations. This article aims to uncover describe widespread conspiracy associated pharmaceutical industry Poland, while characterising individuals who hold these beliefs. An online survey was conducted using a research-focused panel of participants. A quota sample 1,057 selected reflect basic demographic characteristics Polish population. Findings showed that industry-linked (PILCT) are among respondents. The most popular theory regarding concealment drug side effects held by 63.1% Individuals children, better financial situations, strong religious beliefs, living city or village population less than 500,000 lower level education tend have higher PILCT Higher beliefs correlate reduced doctors industry. Private healthcare services vaccination behaviours (both irregular regular vaccinations) key predictors Considering risks findings this study, practitioners must be made aware such false address challenge properly.

Язык: Английский

SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Coverage in Italian Children with Celiac Disease

Journal of Clinical Medicine, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 13(19), С. 5851 - 5851

Опубликована: Сен. 30, 2024

Background: Celiac disease (CD) is the most common multisystemic autoimmune disorder affecting pediatric population. However, little data available regarding SARS-CoV-2 vaccination coverage in patients with CD. This study aims to evaluate adherence national recommendations for children and adolescents CD its variation over time. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed medical charts electronic registry records of aged 0–19 years diagnosed a tertiary center. The was evaluated according age groups (young children, adolescents), considering patients’ eligibility at different times. Results: Among 172 enrolled, 44.8% received least one dose vaccine, showing no significant differences compared Italian population similar age. Vaccination demonstrated progressive reduction after an initial peak (up 65.5% December 2021) concomitant gradual extension vaccinable falling infections. Histological diagnosis presence other associated diseases were higher levels vaccination. Conclusions: Adherence young very low, while it better diseases. Vaccine hesitancy remains concern, particularly among those using biopsy-sparing approach. Hesitancy increased during pandemic period, suggesting need ongoing efforts improve recommendations.

Язык: Английский