COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among medical students in India

Epidemiology and Infection, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 149

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2021

Abstract The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine was launched in India on 16 January 2021, prioritising health care workers which included medical students. We aimed to assess hesitancy and factors related it among students India. An online questionnaire filled by 1068 across 22 states union territories of from 2 February 7 March 2021. Vaccine found 10.6%. Concern regarding safety efficacy, lack awareness their eligibility for vaccination trust government agencies predicted COVID-19 On the other hand, presence risk perception themselves being affected with reduced as well participating trials. Vaccine-hesitant were more likely derive information social media less teachers at colleges. Choosing between two available vaccines (Covishield Covaxin) considered important both future patients. Covishield preferred Covaxin Majority those willing take felt that them resume clinical posting, face-to-face classes get personal life back track. Around three-fourths viewed should be made mandatory international travellers. Prior adult did not have an effect hesitancy. Targeted campaigns, regulatory oversight trials public release efficacy data building activities could further reduce

Язык: Английский

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Mistrust and Beliefs in Conspiracy Theories Differently Mediate the Effects of Psychological Factors on Propensity for COVID-19 Vaccine

Frontiers in Psychology, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 12

Опубликована: Июль 7, 2021

Vaccination is considered a key factor in the sanitary resolution of COVID-19 pandemic. However, vaccine hesitancy can undermine its diffusion with severe consequences on global health. While beliefs conspiracy theories, mistrust science and policymakers, official information channels may also increment hesitancy, understanding their psychological causes could improve our capacity to respond Thus, we designed cross-sectional study aim probing propensity Italian population explored relationship sociodemographic variables, misbeliefs COVID-19. A battery questionnaires was administered sample 374 adults during first national lockdown (April 2020). The materials included an original instrument—Beliefs Inventory—and measuring perceived stress, anxiety, death distress, psychoticism, paranoia, anger, somatization. exploratory analysis (EFA) Beliefs suggested existence three factors: belief medical information, medicine science. These factors were positively correlated female sex, age, religious beliefs, psychiatric conditions, while negatively education levels. We conducted mediation by means structural equation model, including as predictors, scales mediators, outcome. model showed that anxiety had direct positive effect get vaccinated. It reduced vaccinated through mediated path believing whereas paranoia linked reduction vaccination adherence Psychological distress increasing both mistrust. On other hand, increased decrease theories Our results suggest dimensions are differentially related science, Based this result, propose interpretation how build paranoid suspicious attitude. discuss possible clinical implications treatment for such pathological beliefs.

Язык: Английский

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An Updated Review of SARS-CoV-2 Vaccines and the Importance of Effective Vaccination Programs in Pandemic Times

Vaccines, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 9(5), С. 433 - 433

Опубликована: Апрель 27, 2021

Since the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic was declared a year ago, search for vaccines has become top priority in order to restore normalcy after 2.5 million deaths worldwide, overloaded sanitary systems, and huge economic burden. Vaccine development represented step towards desired herd immunity short period of time, owing high level investment, focus researchers, urge authorization faster administration vaccines. Nevertheless, this objective may only be achieved by pursuing effective strategies policies various countries worldwide. In present review, some aspects involved accomplishing successful vaccination program are addressed, addition importance face unwillingness, conspiracy theories, or lack information among public. Moreover, we provide updated points related landscape clinical vaccine candidates, specifically, five that already being assessed Phase IV trials (BNT162b2, mRNA-1273, AZD1222, Ad26.COV2.S, CoronaVac).

Язык: Английский

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Hesitant or Not Hesitant? A Systematic Review on Global COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance in Different Populations

Vaccines, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 9(8), С. 873 - 873

Опубликована: Авг. 6, 2021

Vaccination currently appears to be the only strategy contain spread of COVID-19. At same time, vaccine hesitancy (VH) could limit its efficacy and has, therefore, attracted attention Public Health Systems. This systematic review aimed at assessing anti-COVID-19 acceptance rates worldwide identifying populations more prone hesitancy, for which specific interventions should planned. PubMed database was searched using a purposely formulated string. One hundred out 9243 studies retrieved were considered pertinent thus included in analyses. VH rate analyzed according patient geographical origin, ethnicity, age, study setting, method used data collection; from separately analyzed. Overall, this demonstrated significant differences terms general population subgroups examined geographical, demographic factors, as well associated comorbidities, underlining need designed different countries, design targeted programs increasing awareness confidence complacency toward COVID-19 vaccines.

Язык: Английский

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Psychological characteristics and the mediating role of the 5C Model in explaining students’ COVID-19 vaccination intention

PLoS ONE, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 16(8), С. e0255382 - e0255382

Опубликована: Авг. 11, 2021

To achieve herd immunity against COVID-19, it is crucial to know the drivers of vaccination intention and, thereby, vaccination. As determinants differ across vaccines, target groups and contexts, we investigate COVID-19 using data from university students three countries, Netherlands, Belgium Portugal. We psychological 5C model as mediator. This includes five antecedents vaccination: Confidence, Complacency, Constraints, Calculation Collective Responsibility. First, show that majority have a positive propensity toward getting vaccinated though only 41% are completely acceptant. Second, model, ‘Confidence’ (β = 0.33, SE 03, p < .001) ‘Collective Responsibility’ 0.35, 04, most strongly related students’ intention. Using mediation analyses, perceived risk effectiveness vaccine well trust in government health authorities indirectly relate through ‘Confidence’. The for one’s social circle altruism, need belong psychopathy traits Responsibility’. Hence, targeting characteristics associated with can improve campaigns among students.

Язык: Английский

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COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance among College Students: A Theory-Based Analysis

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 18(9), С. 4617 - 4617

Опубликована: Апрель 27, 2021

The severity and pervasiveness of the COVID-19 pandemic have necessitated emergency use vaccines. Three vaccines been approved in United States (USA). However, there is still some hesitancy vaccine acceptability among subgroups, including college students. While research limited on behavior students, preliminary data suggests as being high. This study aimed to explain correlates acceptance students who reported toward those did not using initiation component multi-theory model (MTM) health change. Using a cross-sectional design, were collected from Southern USA University (n = 282) utilizing valid reliable 27-item questionnaire February March 2021. Almost half (47.5%) participants receive vaccine. three constructs MTM’s model, behavioral confidence (b 0.089, p < 0.001), participatory dialogue 0.056, changes physical environment 0.066, 0.001) significantly associated with hesitant take accounted for 54.8% variance. Among vaccine, MTM construct 0.022, was significant along Republican Party political affiliation −0.464, 0.004), which negatively acceptance. 60.6% variance intention provides evidence utility timely intervention design messages enhance acceptability.

Язык: Английский

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COVID-19 Vaccination and Intention to Vaccinate Among a Sample of College Students in New Jersey

Journal of Community Health, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 46(6), С. 1059 - 1068

Опубликована: Апрель 27, 2021

Vaccines are critical for curtailing the COVID-19 pandemic and may represent an important tool return to "normalcy" on college campuses in Fall of 2021. The purpose this study was investigate extent vaccination coverage intention vaccinate among students. College students (N = 457) enrolled Spring 2021 semester at a university New Jersey completed cross-sectional survey. survey collected information demographics, history, knowledge levels sources vaccine information, attitudes. Multivariable regression analysis performed identify factors associated with vaccination, non-vaccinated Results indicate that 23% (n 105) participants reported being vaccinated already. Among students, 52.8% indicated their receive when it is made available Students who were health care workers (adjusted odds ratio, aOR 4.17, p < 0.001), had family member received (aOR 5.03, exhibited greater positive attitudes regarding 1.12, seasonal flu 1.97, 0.05) more likely have vaccine. those discussed others 5.38, overall 2.69, willingness Findings highlight need additional education outreach aimed promoting uptake

Язык: Английский

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Attitudes of Medical Students toward COVID-19 Vaccination: Who Is Willing to Receive a Third Dose of the Vaccine?

Vaccines, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 9(11), С. 1295 - 1295

Опубликована: Ноя. 8, 2021

Medical students may come in contact with individuals infected COVID-19 their clinical rotations. A high level of acceptance vaccination is needed for them to protect health and the patients from this disease. The objectives study were (1) obtain information on medical students' attitudes toward vaccination, (2) assess factors associated attitudes, (3) identify predictors willingness receive a third dose vaccine. Using cross-sectional design, we conducted questionnaire survey July 2021. For survey, employed 15-item specifically developed vaccination. Of 742 distributed questionnaires, 496 (294 males 202 females) completed. Among all participants, 89.1% (442/496) received second vaccine, 90.7% (450/496) indicated that they would hypothetically vaccine future. Furthermore, 84.5% (419/496) participants willing Regarding multiple logistic regression models showed grade responses Q1 (positive attitude vaccination), Q9 (belief protection offered by Q10 (concern about excessively rapid development vaccines), Q12 (need aspects pre-pandemic life), Q14 sustainability immunity) had significant associations outcome. Confidence vaccines, relaxation mobility restrictions, concern immunity motivate students.

Язык: Английский

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Factors Affecting Hesitancy to mRNA and Viral Vector COVID-19 Vaccines among College Students in Italy

Vaccines, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 9(8), С. 927 - 927

Опубликована: Авг. 19, 2021

Vaccine hesitancy (VH) may be significant in jeopardizing efforts to mass containment of COVID-19. A cross-sectional survey was carried out on a sample 2667 Italian college students, before the COVID-19 vaccines became available for this age group (from 7 May 31 2021). An online created obtain information about socio-demographic, health-related, and psychological factors linked mRNA viral vector vaccines. Statistically higher VH (30.4%) vaccine resistance (12.2%) rates were found than (7.2% 1.0%, respectively; p < 0.001). Factors related partially different from those VH. Students with greater endorsement conspiracy statements negative attitudes toward had odds being vaccine-hesitant or -resistant. who received previous test scored agreeableness personality dimension lower The willingness choose but not Taking into consideration involved hesitancy/resistance students could represent key public health strategy increase coverage reduce spreading.

Язык: Английский

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COVID-19 vaccine acceptance, hesitancy, and associated factors among medical students in Sudan

PLoS ONE, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 17(4), С. e0266670 - e0266670

Опубликована: Апрель 7, 2022

The COVID-19 vaccination in Sudan launched March 2021 but the extent of its acceptance has not been formally studied. This study aimed to determine and hesitancy vaccine associated factors among medical students Sudan.A descriptive cross-sectional was conducted using an online self-administered questionnaire designed on Google Form sent randomly-selected via their Telegram accounts from 30th June 11th July 2021. Data were analyzed Statistical Package for Social Sciences software. Chi-square or Fisher's exact test logistic regression used assess association between demographic as well non-demographic factors.Out 281 who received questionnaire, 220 (78%) responded, whom 217 consented completed form. Males accounted 46. 1%. Vaccine 55. 8% (n = 121), 44. 2% 96). commonly cited reasons accepting protect themselves others getting COVID-19. Concerns about safety effectiveness main reported by those hesitant. Factors with history infection (adjusted odds ratio (aOR) 2. 2, 95% CI 1. 0-4.7, p 0. 040), belief that vaccines are generally safe (aOR 2.3, 2-4.5, 0.020), confidence can end pandemic 7.5, 5-22. 0, p<0.001), receiving any past 5 years 2.4, 1.1-5.4, 0.031). No found vaccine.This revealed a high level students. Efforts provide accurate information highly recommended.

Язык: Английский

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