Vaccine hesitancy: the next challenge in the fight against COVID-19.
Amiel A. Dror,Netanel Eisenbach,Shahar Taiber,Nicole G. Morozov,Matti Mizrachi,Asaf Zigron,Samer Srouji,Eyal Sela +7 more
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It is indicated that healthcare staff involved in the care of COVID-19 positive patients, and individuals considering themselves at risk of disease, were more likely to self-report acquiescence to CO VID-19 vaccination if and when available, and parents, nurses, and medical workers not caring for SARS-CoV-2 positive patients expressed higher levels of vaccine hesitancy.Abstract:
Vaccine hesitancy remains a barrier to full population inoculation against highly infectious diseases. Coincident with the rapid developments of COVID-19 vaccines globally, concerns about the safety of such a vaccine could contribute to vaccine hesitancy. We analyzed 1941 anonymous questionnaires completed by healthcare workers and members of the general Israeli population, regarding acceptance of a potential COVID-19 vaccine. Our results indicate that healthcare staff involved in the care of COVID-19 positive patients, and individuals considering themselves at risk of disease, were more likely to self-report acquiescence to COVID-19 vaccination if and when available. In contrast, parents, nurses, and medical workers not caring for SARS-CoV-2 positive patients expressed higher levels of vaccine hesitancy. Interventional educational campaigns targeted towards populations at risk of vaccine hesitancy are therefore urgently needed to combat misinformation and avoid low inoculation rates.read more
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Prevalence and Impact Factors of COVID-19 Vaccination Hesitancy Among Breast Cancer Survivors: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study in China.
Xin Peng,Ping Gao,Qiong Wang,Hong-ge Wu,Yun-li Yan,Ying Xia,Jian-ying Wang,Fang Lu,Hong Pan,Yi Yang,Fan Liang,Lei Zhao,Jing Cheng +12 more
TL;DR: Wang et al. as discussed by the authors conducted a multicenter, cross-sectional study on 747 breast cancer survivors from six hospitals in Wuhan city between June 5 and June 12, 2021.
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic across Africa: Current Status of Vaccinations and Implications for the Future
Olayinka O Ogunleye,Brian Godman,Joseph O Fadare,Steward Mudenda,Adekunle Olatayo Adeoti,Adesola Yinka-Ogunleye,Sunday O Ogundele,M. Oyawole,Mario Schönfeldt,Wafaa M. Rashed,A. M. Galal,Nyasha Masuka,Trust Zaranyika,Aubrey Chichoni Kalungia,Oliver Ombeva Malande,Dan Kibuule,Amos Massele,Ibrahim Chikowe,Felix Khuluza,T. Taruvinga,Abubakr A. Alfadl,Elfatih M. Malik,Margaret Oluka,Sylvia Opanga,Daniel Anobaah Ankrah,Israel Abebrese Sefah,Daniel Kwame Afriyie,Eunice Twumwaa Tagoe,Adefolarin A Amu,Mlungisi P. Msibi,Ayukafangha Etando,M. E. Alabi,Patrick Mbah Okwen,Loveline Lum Niba,Julius Chacha Mwita,Godfrey Mutashambara Rwegerera,Joyce Kgatlwane,Ammar Abdulrahman Jairoun,Chioma Stella Ejekam,Rooyen T. Mavenyengwa,Irene B. Murimi-Worstell,Stephen Campbell,Johanna C Meyer +42 more
TL;DR: There was fair to reasonable access to vaccination across countries, enhanced by government initiatives, and challenges included irregular supply and considerable hesitancy arising from misinformation fuelled by social media activities.
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Third doses of COVID-19 vaccines reduce infection and transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and could prevent future surges in some populations
TL;DR: In this article, the impact of a third dose of the Pfizer vaccine on infection and transmission and its impact on the pathogen effective reproductive number (Rt) was examined, and the relationship between neutralizing antibody titers and vaccine protection was found.
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Death after the Administration of COVID-19 Vaccines Approved by EMA: Has a Causal Relationship Been Demonstrated?
Aniello Maiese,A. Baronti,Alice Chiara Manetti,Marco Di Paolo,Emanuela Turillazzi,Paola Frati,Vittorio Fineschi +6 more
TL;DR: A literature review of COVID-19-vaccine-related deaths has been carried out to understand if there is a causal relationship between vaccination and death and to highlight the real extent of such events.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy: The Role of Information Sources and Beliefs in Dutch Adults
TL;DR: This article assessed reasons for COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy using the I-Change Model (ICM) by considering the role of informational and psychosocial factors, and concluded that strategies are needed to: 1. Reduce fake news and stimulate information checking to foster well-informed decision-making; 2. Target both rational and emotional consequences of COVID19 vaccination, in addition to strategies for optimizing levels of knowledge.
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