COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy: The Role of Information Sources and Beliefs in Dutch Adults

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 19(6), С. 3205 - 3205

Опубликована: Март 9, 2022

COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy may be regarded as a new pandemic hindering the elimination of or coping with COVID-19. This study assessed reasons for using I-Change Model (ICM) by considering role informational and psychosocial factors. A cross-sectional online survey convenience sample was conducted among Dutch adults (

Язык: Английский

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A cross-sectional investigation of factors influencing mpox vaccine hesitancy for students in Southwest China

Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 20(1)

Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2024

From July to September 2023, China reported over 1, 400 confirmed cases of mpox transmitted mainly through sexual contact between males. Meanwhile, the percentage men who have sex with at universities in southwestern is increasing every year, which likely lead a potential spread on campuses. Vaccination an effective preventive measure against infectious diseases, this study examined willingness university students Southwest receive vaccine and analyzed factors influencing their decision. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 7311 from 10 August 13 2023. The revealed hesitancy rate 56.13% toward vaccine, most common reason being concerns about safety (1407/4104, 34.29%). Univariate analysis identified variables that significantly differed acceptance groups. Multivariate logistic regression analyses indicated protective for hesitancy, such as sexually previous knowledge mpox, frequent information people can get reinfection worries endemic China. Additionally, confidence convenience dimensions 3Cs model were risk hesitancy. This found high regarding vaccine. Collaboration healthcare departments recommended address college students, thereby promoting

Язык: Английский

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Influenza vaccine hesitancy and influencing factors among university students in China: a multicenter cross-sectional survey

Annals of Medicine, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 55(1)

Опубликована: Апрель 27, 2023

Aim Highly mutable and contagious influenza poses a serious health threat to university students their close contacts. Although annual vaccination is an effective way prevent influenza, rates among Chinese are still low due vaccine hesitancy. This study investigated students' hesitancy receive its influencing factors during the COVID-19 pandemics based on WHO's matrix.Methods A multicenter cross-sectional of in four cities across China was conducted via web-based questionnaire June 2022. Binary logistic regression adopted determine around contextual influences, individual group vaccines/vaccination specific issues. The reliability validity were good, with Kronbach alpha coefficient 0.892 KMO 0.957.Results Of 2261 surveyed, 44.7% had showed that considering high severity (OR = 0.946) or probability 0.942) getting trusting vaccine-related advice from medical personnel 0.495) lower odds higher if believed not necessary 4.040), been recommended by people 1.476) no previous vaccinations appointments 2.685).Conclusions Medical staff suggested provide education, improve doctor-patient communication recommend increase risk perception willingness get vaccination. Collective strategies can be implemented reduce for students.

Язык: Английский

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COVID-19 vaccination refusal among college students: Global trends and action priorities

Brain Behavior and Immunity, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 99, С. 218 - 222

Опубликована: Окт. 18, 2021

Язык: Английский

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Vaccine Hesitancy Drives Low Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Coverage in Girls Attending Public Schools in South Africa

Frontiers in Public Health, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 10

Опубликована: Май 24, 2022

Girls aged ≥9 years attending South African public sector schools are provided with free human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination, through a schools-based programme. HPV vaccine misinformation spread via social media in 2014, was identified as barrier to obtaining parental informed consent some districts, including Sedibeng District, which subsequently had the lowest vaccination coverage Gauteng Province 2018. This study investigated hesitancy caregivers of girls Grade 4 7 District. A cross-sectional survey using self-administered questionnaire conducted among age-eligible all District first dose <70%. The included demographics; status girls; reasons for not being vaccinated; and 5-item tool measuring determinants (5C scale), 7-point Likert scale. Data were coded captured on Microsoft Excel®. Except collective responsibility reverse scored, other 5C items (confidence, complacency, constraints, calculation) follows: 1 = strongly disagree, 2 moderately 3 slightly neutral, 5 agree, 6 agree agree. Descriptive inferential statistical analyses Epi InfoTM. Of principals <70% coverage, 69.6% (32/46) gave permission. response rate from present day data collection 36.8% (1,782/4,838), 67.1% (1,196/1,782) respondents reporting that their daughters received ≥1 vaccine. Only 63.1% (370/586) unvaccinated answered question reasons, 49.2% (182/370) related hesitancy. Statistically significant differences between vaccinated four five hesitancy: confidence (vaccinated group higher), complacency (unvaccinated constraints higher) higher). is (a) report results scale, found be very useful predicting uptake; (b) confirm relatively low largely driven by

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Willingness to Receive the COVID-19 Vaccination and the Psychological State of Japanese University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 19(3), С. 1654 - 1654

Опубликована: Янв. 31, 2022

Vaccinations may be one of the solutions to end COVID-19 pandemic. One's psychological state strongly related one's willingness vaccinated. This study investigated relationship between Japanese university students and their A self-report questionnaire on COVID-19, its vaccines (vaccination status, perceived efficacy safety), (anxiety depressive mood) was administered online, 560 valid responses were obtained. The unvaccinated group reported significantly lower vaccine effectiveness importance than vaccinated group. However, there no differences in anxiety mood symptoms two groups. Multivariate logistic regression analysis performed participants identify factors associated with unwillingness vaccinated; a significant association receive (p < 0.05). vaccine. results suggest that timely support for experiencing high levels is important accelerating vaccination programs.

Язык: Английский

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Body Image, Autonomy, and Vaccine Hesitancy: A Psychodynamic Approach to Anti-Vaccine Individuals’ Resistance

Behavioral Sciences, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 15(4), С. 493 - 493

Опубликована: Апрель 8, 2025

This study examines the psychological and psychodynamic factors influencing vaccine hesitancy, focusing on body image emotional processing. A cross-sectional observational design was used. Participants from five European countries completed Body Image Schema Test (BIST). ANOVA analyses compared cognitive, affective, behavioral traits between pro- anti-vaccine individuals. Findings indicate that individuals exhibit higher levels of autonomy, distrust authority, intensity, particularly in form heightened fear anger. Their resistance to vaccination is linked concerns about bodily integrity a strong sense self-protection, reflecting deep-seated dispositions. highlights role defense mechanisms, personality traits, social influences shaping attitudes. By understanding these underpinnings, public health strategies can be better tailored address through targeted communication interventions. The findings provide valuable insights for policymakers healthcare professionals designing more effective campaigns. repository Open Science Framework link contains data, complete presentation BIST theoretical framework, full description meaning Factors Items.

Язык: Английский

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Navigating the supply chain frontier: insights from SMEs on the effects of inter-organizational collaboration and inter-organizational trust on supply chain performance.

Journal of Open Innovation Technology Market and Complexity, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 11(2), С. 100560 - 100560

Опубликована: Май 26, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Confident and altruistic – parents’ motives to vaccinate their children against COVID-19: a cross-sectional online survey in a Swiss vaccination centre

Schweizerische medizinische Wochenschrift, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 152(1112), С. w30156 - w30156

Опубликована: Март 18, 2022

In Switzerland, COVID-19 vaccines have been approved for children aged 5-11 years only recently, whereas vaccination of adolescents 12 and older was in early summer 2021. Although the disease burden has reasonably mild, they can transmit to others, thus vaccinating this age group may help curb pandemic. The main objective investigate association between five psychological antecedents hesitancy immunised parents their intention child vaccinated against COVID-19. Further, we examined if parental history conviction benefits Swiss paediatric recommendations are associated with intention, where would like performed.A cross-sectional anonymous online survey centre Winterthur conducted 16 May 30 September Individuals receiving were invited participate. All individuals who participated after first dose under included analysis (n = 1318). Using multivariable logistic regression, our predictor variables, (confidence, constraints, complacency, calculation, collective responsibility) measured by validated 5C scale, parents' analysed, adjusted history, adults, children's group, sociodemographic factors, time-point vaccine authorisation 12-16-year-olds.58.7% intended vaccinate Their preferred location paediatrician or family doctor. Three intention: confidence (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] 1.33, 95% interval [CI] 1.00-1.76; borderline significant), calculation (AOR 0.68, CI 0.58-0.81), responsibility 1.93, 1.47-2.52). Influenza 1.53, 1.15-2.03) independently intention.Campaigns on increase a when address (weighing risks benefits), independent recommendations, which also significant factor. findings further show that younger favour doctor over centres as setting child, an important finding strategies.

Язык: Английский

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COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance and Associated Factors Among College Students in Dessie City, Northeastern Ethiopia

Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, Год журнала: 2022, Номер Volume 15, С. 1735 - 1746

Опубликована: Авг. 1, 2022

The COVID-19 vaccine is regarded as an effective measure for reducing the pandemic's impact. But, disease burden reduction efforts are being affected by rising resistance.To assess acceptance and associated factors among college students in Dessie city, Northeastern Ethiopia.An institutional-based cross-sectional study was carried out town from July 1-20, 2021. association between independent dependent variables assessed binary logistic regression analysis using crude odds ratio adjusted ratio. Variables having p values of less than 0.05 at 95% confidence interval were potential determinants acceptance.A total 422 participated with a response rate 95.6%. More half 226 (56.2%) participants had willingness to accept vaccine. Respondents who history chronic medical illness (AOR: 4.340, CI: 1.166, 16.149), training on 4.755, 2.606, 6.674), regular uptake 2.534, 1.412, 4.549), perception severity 4.109, 2.190, 7.710), that can be prevented 2.420, 1.160, 5.049), development herd immunity against vaccines 2.566, 1.431, 4.599) significantly acceptance.The low. illness, vaccine, uptake, COVID-19, COVID 19 infection Hence, it necessary promote vaccination through health education outreach.

Язык: Английский

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