The Effectiveness of the Third Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine: When Should It Be Performed?

Vaccines, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 12(3), С. 315 - 315

Опубликована: Март 16, 2024

Background: COVID-19 vaccination is the most significant step toward long-term mitigation of SARS-CoV-2-related complication, avoiding disease and death decreasing virus spread. This study aimed to evaluate, in a real-world setting, booster dose effectiveness reduce risk considering amount time after end two-dose cycle. A sub-analysis was conducted adjust effect for occupational demographic factors. Methods: About 16,000 COVID-19-vaccinated HCWs three University Hospital Networks Milan (HN1/HN2/HN3) were included study. Data collected by Occupational Health Physicians HNs within specific computerized databases. Results: In univariable analysis, administration displayed slightly higher infection with respect not receiving it, OR = 1.18, 95% confidence interval (C.I) [0.99, 1.41]. When model adjusted modulating from completion cycle on administration, latter resulted strong protective against infection, 0.43, CI [0.26, 0.74]. However, modifying influence cycle’s completion, doses appeared have infection. HN1, students resident physicians lower odds physicians. Lastly, non-linear age reported. Conclusions: Our findings suggest that correct timing vaccine scheduling critical effectiveness. These findings, applicable all vaccinations, should help setting up more effective strategies.

Язык: Английский

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Midwives’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice Regarding COVID-19 Vaccination for Pregnant Women: A Nationwide Web-Based Survey in Italy

Vaccines, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 11(2), С. 222 - 222

Опубликована: Янв. 19, 2023

This cross-sectional survey investigated the knowledge, attitudes, and practices concerning COVID-19 vaccination for pregnant women among midwives in Italy associated factors. Midwives with at least five years of midwifery education who had received information about from official government organizations or scientific journals were more likely to know which trimester this vaccine can be administered. A higher perceived utility was observed working public sector, those concerned by being infected SARS-CoV-2, have one dose vaccination, considered a severe disease their fetus, believed that is safe. One-third routinely provided half recommended vaccination. activity, journals, never assisted patients midwives' role prevention provide information. Participants prevention, recommendation vaccine. Midwives' knowledge must improved ensuring they communicate recommend patients.

Язык: Английский

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Analysis of the COVID-19 vaccine willingness and hesitancy among parents of healthy children aged 6 months–4 years: a cross-sectional survey in Italy

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

Опубликована: Окт. 24, 2023

Introduction In Italy, since December 2022, the COVID-19 vaccination has been extended to children aged 6 months–4 years with conditions of fragility and those healthy at request parent. The purposes cross-sectional survey were determine willingness hesitancy parents/guardians have their vaccinated against COVID-19. Methods was performed among 389 a child randomly selected from seven kindergartens eight nursery schools in geographic area Naples, Italy. Results Only 10.5% very concerned about risk infection, mean values regarding perceived utility safety vaccine 3.3 3.2, respectively. 13.7% participants willing consent vaccinate COVID-19, while 20.1% uncertain 66.2% did not intend. Parents/guardians older children, who received information physicians or pediatricians, believed that useful, lower more child. Parent Attitudes About Childhood Vaccines (PACV-5) score 5.6, 33.1% respondents identified as highly hesitant toward (score ≥ 7). likely be hesitant. Discussion findings reveal need improve community-based education campaigns effective promotion increase address parental concerns.

Язык: Английский

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Vaccine hesitancy for the COVID-19 vaccine booster dose among nursing home staff fully vaccinated with the primary vaccination course in Belgium

Vaccine X, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 16, С. 100453 - 100453

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024

In Belgium, nursing home (NH) staff (NHS) and residents were prioritised for the initial COVID-19 vaccination successive booster doses. The campaign first started in September 2021 Belgian NH. Our study about vaccine hesitancy towards NHS already showed a degree of fear primary course (T1). This new aims to evaluate get (T2) population fully vaccinated (with two doses) NHS. A random stratified sample who received (N = 954) completed an online questionnaire on (between 25/11/2021 22/01/2022). hesitated or refused asked main reason their hesitation/refusal. Overall, 21.0% our before, still hesitating booster, that not hesitant at T1 being 5.7 times less likely hesitate dose (Adjusted OR 0.179, 95% CI: 0.120, 0.267). Although there was slight reduction (23.5% 20.1%) proportion hesitated/refused compared T2 (p 0.034), unknown effects principal hesitation/refusal, mentioned study. reassured concerning fears. Given likelihood vaccinations will be necessary over coming years, communication strategy specific should implemented.

Язык: Английский

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Factors affecting the intention of healthcare workers and students to receive COVID-19 booster dose vaccination: a systematic review

Research Square (Research Square), Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Март 6, 2024

Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an unprecedented health, social and economic crisis worldwide, as the SARS-CoV-2 virus managed to cause a major threat with significant morbidity mortality in certain population groups. risk of is exacerbated by its easy transmission continued spread, despite multilevel interventions, extensive containment measures vaccination. Vaccine hesitancy refers person’s reluctance, delay accepting or even refusing be vaccinated available vaccination services. Objective To investigate factors that influence health professionals students sciences accept, not, booster dose vaccine. Sub-objectives were assess vaccine hesitancy, specifically those doses, presentation views attitudes above Methods relevant bibliography was searched electronically scientific databases such PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library Scopus until August 2023. main selection criteria mainly descriptive studies, published English Greek. subjects human over 18 years old. time frame this search last four years. Results From results systematic review, it shown many different intention both healthcare workers students, well general population, accept At same time, countries continents -that studied- present diverse socio-demographic characteristics their willingness, vaccinated. Conclusions doses offer further immunity reduce severe impacts disease, hospitalization death. Since play critical role shaping local communities’ towards vaccines, beliefs crucial role. For reason, recommended training via competent institutions, mobilize sensitize them, order base on evidence-based practice. As new technologies policies are built around ongoing testing effectiveness, updated guidelines according group proven vital impact disease. Further future studies necessary.

Язык: Английский

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Factors associated with intention to be vaccinated with the COVID-19 booster dose: a cross-sectional study in Peru

PeerJ, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 12, С. e16727 - e16727

Опубликована: Март 29, 2024

Introduction The pandemic of COVID-19 continues to impact people worldwide, with more than 755 million confirmed cases and 6.8 reported deaths. Although two types treatment, antiviral immunomodulatory therapy, have been approved date, vaccination has the best method control spread disease. Objective To explore factors associated intention be vaccinated booster dose in Peru. Material Methods Cross-sectional study, using virtual physical surveys adults or doses vaccine, where dependent variable was (IBV) dose. We calculated prevalence ratios 95% confidence intervals, generalized linear models Poisson family robust varying, determining associations between sociodemographic, clinical, perception variables. Results Data from 924 were analyzed. IBV 88.1%. A higher being male (aPR = 1.05; CI [1.01–1.10]), having a good efficacy protective effect (PR 3.69; [2.57–5.30]) belonging health sector 1.10; [1.04–1.16]). There greater acceptance recommendation physicians other professionals 1.40; [1.27–1.55]). Conclusions Factors include gender, sciences, physician recommendation, efficacy.

Язык: Английский

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What to do with the new molecular publics: the vernacularization of pathogen genomics and the future of infectious disease biosocialities

BioSocieties, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Апрель 13, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Understanding the Reasons for Receiving HPV Vaccination among Eligible Adults in Italy

Vaccines, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 12(7), С. 728 - 728

Опубликована: Июнь 29, 2024

Background: This cross-sectional survey aimed to explore the reasons for receiving HPV vaccination among eligible adults in Italy. Methods: The was conducted from July 2023 April 2024 Naples, Southern Results: A total of 282 questionnaires were collected. majority respondents (73.2%) aware that recommended and this more likely women, healthcare workers (HCWs) or students health sciences, those who had acquired information physicians. most frequently cited vaccinating self-protection infection (77.6%) cervical/oral/penile/anal cancer (68.9%), knowing free charge (46.2%), awareness severity disease (43%), protect their partner (42.6%), perception being at risk (24.2%). Being HCWs believing could cause a serious disease, having higher number oral intercourse experiences last year significant predictors risk. Female Italian receive because it effective preventing cancer. Conclusions: Targeted educational programs interventions should be developed ensure enhancing knowledge fostering positive attitudes toward vaccination.

Язык: Английский

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Exploring Perceptions and Barriers: A Health Belief Model-Based Analysis of Seasonal Influenza Vaccination among High-Risk Healthcare Workers in China

Vaccines, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 12(7), С. 796 - 796

Опубликована: Июль 18, 2024

The annual seasonal influenza vaccination rate among high-risk healthcare workers (HCWs) has fallen below expectations, underscoring the importance of exploring impact perception on behavior. An online survey, grounded in Health Belief Model (HBM), was administered to at West China Hospital. data analysis encompassed descriptive statistics, logistic regression for univariate analysis, and path multivariate analysis. A total 1845 completed with an acceptance 83.90% (95% CI, 82.20–85.60%). Path revealed significant correlations between perceived susceptibility (β = 0.142), benefits 0.129), barriers 0.075), exposure advertisements 0.115), knowledge about 0.051). Vaccination education efforts should prioritize elucidating risks associated disease emphasizing vaccination. Furthermore, leveraging advertising proves be effective strategy promotion.

Язык: Английский

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Vaccine Hesitancy and Associated Factors Amongst Health Professionals: A Scoping Review of the Published Literature

Vaccines, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 12(12), С. 1411 - 1411

Опубликована: Дек. 13, 2024

Background/Objectives: Healthcare professionals (HCPs) hold significant influence over public attitudes toward vaccinations. Studies suggest that HCPs are hesitant towards the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines. This hesitancy could lead to lower vaccination rates in community. Therefore, this scoping review aimed assess extent of COVID-19 booster doses among and identify associated factors. Methods: A comprehensive search was conducted PubMed Scopus databases from April August 2024, using keywords related COVID-19, vaccine hesitancy, HCPs, vaccination. had been peer-reviewed, published English after 2022, focused on dose were included. Out 6703 studies screened, 24 Results: Most have received their initial series However, there is a rate uptake for doses, with ranging 12% 66.5%. Hesitancy varied significantly across continents, Asia, Africa, Europe 19.7% 66.5%, 27% 46.1%, 14% 60.2%, respectively. reported be influenced by various factors, including concerns about safety, necessity, effectiveness these In addition, regarding also found factors like age, gender, profession, previous COVID-19. Physicians, nurses, pharmacists exhibited 12.8% 43.7%, 26% 37%, 34.6%, Conclusions: Our underscores receiving countries around world explores underlying These findings provide valuable insights design future pandemic programs.

Язык: Английский

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