Perceived COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness, acceptance, and drivers of vaccination decision-making among the general adult population: A global survey of 20 countries

Article Pharmacology & Pharmacy

Adverse events related to COVID-19 vaccines: the need to strengthen pharmacovigilance monitoring systems

Sunil Shrestha et al.

Summary: COVID-19 vaccines have been widely rolled out, but concerns over adverse events, rumors, and misconceptions persist. The importance lies in establishing an effective adverse event monitoring system.

DRUGS & THERAPY PERSPECTIVES (2021)

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Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

Knowledge, attitudes and perceptions towards COVID-19 vaccinations: a cross-sectional community survey in Bangladesh

Md Saiful Islam et al.

Summary: The study aimed to investigate community knowledge, attitudes and perceptions towards COVID-19 vaccinations in Bangladesh. Findings showed inadequate knowledge but more positive attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccine among the general population in Bangladesh. Immediate health education programs need to be initiated before mass vaccination are scheduled to improve knowledge.

BMC PUBLIC HEALTH (2021)

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Article Geriatrics & Gerontology

Willingness of Long-Term Care Staff to Receive a COVID-19 Vaccine: A Single State Survey

Kathleen T. Unroe et al.

Summary: A survey conducted by the Indiana Department of Health among nursing home and assisted living facility staff revealed that 45% of respondents were willing to receive the approved COVID-19 vaccine immediately, with concerns about side effects being the primary reason for hesitancy. Overall, willingness to receive the vaccine could be as high as 69%, but varied among different subgroups of nursing home staff. Strengthening education on the vaccine for staff may be critical in increasing uptake.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN GERIATRICS SOCIETY (2021)

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Article Medicine, General & Internal

Acceptance of a COVID-19 Vaccine and Its Related Determinants among the General Adult Population in Kuwait

Yosor Alqudeimat et al.

Summary: The study found that 53.1% of adults in Kuwait were willing to accept a COVID-19 vaccine. Men were more willing than women, those with health-related risk perceptions regarding vaccines were less willing, and individuals who had previously received an influenza vaccine were more likely to accept a COVID-19 vaccine. Willingness to receive the COVID-19 vaccine increased with perceived risk of infection.

MEDICAL PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE (2021)

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Article Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

COVID-19 vaccination intention in the UK: results from the COVID-19 vaccination acceptability study (CoVAccS), a nationally representative cross-sectional survey

Susan M. Sherman et al.

Summary: Most UK adults have a positive attitude towards being vaccinated against COVID-19, with factors such as general vaccine beliefs and attitudes, information sufficiency, and risk perception influencing vaccination intention. Intention to be vaccinated may be influenced by factors such as vaccine safety, perception of COVID-19 risk, among others.

HUMAN VACCINES & IMMUNOTHERAPEUTICS (2021)

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Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

Willingness to get the COVID-19 vaccine with and without emergency use authorization

Jeanine P. D. Guidry et al.

Summary: This study assessed psychosocial predictors of U.S. adults' willingness to get a future COVID-19 vaccine and whether these predictors differ under an emergency use authorization (EUA) release of the vaccine. Significant predictors of COVID-19 vaccine uptake intentions included education, having insurance, scoring high on subjective norms, a positive attitude toward the vaccine, as well as high perceived susceptibility to COVID-19, high perceived benefits of the vaccine, scoring low on barriers to the vaccine, and scoring high on self-efficacy. Predictors of willingness to take a COVID-19 vaccine under EUA were age, race/ethnicity, positive subjective norms, high perceived behavioral control, positive attitudes toward the vaccine, as well as high perceived susceptibility to COVID-19, high perceived benefits of the vaccine, low barriers to the vaccine, and scoring high on self-efficacy for getting the vaccine.

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INFECTION CONTROL (2021)

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Article Infectious Diseases

Examining Australian public perceptions and behaviors towards a future COVID-19 vaccine

Holly Seale et al.

Summary: The study found that the majority of respondents held positive views towards vaccination, particularly among females, older individuals, those with chronic diseases, and those with private health insurance. Furthermore, most respondents indicated that the support of family and friends is important for their decision to vaccinate.

BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES (2021)

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Editorial Material Nursing

Editor's Choice: Influenza vaccine uptake, COVID-19 vaccination intention and vaccine hesitancy among nurses: A survey

Kin On Kwok et al.

Summary: This study aimed to estimate nurses' vaccination behaviors and intentions, as well as examined the psychological antecedents. It also investigated the mediation effects of work stress on the association between work demands and COVID-19 vaccination intention. The results showed suboptimal uptake rate of COVID-19 vaccine among nurses and the importance of considering 5C constructs in vaccination campaigns.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES (2021)

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Article Immunology

Perspectives on the receipt of a COVID-19 vaccine: A survey of employees in two large hospitals in Philadelphia

Barbara J. Kuter et al.

Summary: The study found that although the majority of hospital employees are planning to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, there is still a portion who are unsure or unwilling to do so. Employees who are older, male, more educated, Asian or White, up-to-date on vaccinations, without direct patient contact are more likely to plan to take a COVID-19 vaccine.

VACCINE (2021)

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Letter Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

AZD1222 (Covishield) vaccination for COVID-19: Experiences, challenges, and solutions in Nepal

Ranjit Sah et al.

TRAVEL MEDICINE AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE (2021)

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Article Immunology

Acceptance of a COVID-19 Vaccine in Japan during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Masaki Machida et al.

Summary: This study investigated the acceptance and hesitancy towards the COVID-19 vaccine in Japan, finding that 62.1% of participants were willing to get vaccinated. The research also revealed that vaccine acceptance was lower among women, adults aged 20-49 years, and those with a low-income level. Psychological factors, such as the perceived effectiveness of the vaccine and willingness to protect others, were identified as important factors associated with vaccine acceptance.

VACCINES (2021)

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Review Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Vaccine development for emerging infectious diseases

Jean-Louis Excler et al.

Summary: Studies on COVID-19 vaccination strategies in comparison to previous infectious diseases offer critical lessons for future public health emergencies. The unprecedented scale and rapid spread of emerging infectious diseases present new challenges for vaccine development and distribution. Prioritizing access to vaccines in low- and middle-income countries, along with close monitoring of vaccine safety and virus variants, will be crucial for the success of pandemic control efforts.

NATURE MEDICINE (2021)

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Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

Cross-sectional analysis of COVID-19 vaccine intention, perceptions and hesitancy across Latin America and the Caribbean

Diego Urrunaga-Pastor et al.

Summary: Eight out of 10 adults in Latin America and the Caribbean have COVID-19 vaccination intention (VI) and fear of its adverse effects (FAE). Factors such as being female or non-binary, living in a town, village or rural area, and economic insecurity were associated with a higher probability of FAE. Additionally, fears of becoming seriously ill from COVID-19, a family member becoming seriously ill, and having depressive symptoms were associated with a higher probability of VI and FAE.

TRAVEL MEDICINE AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE (2021)

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Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

COVID-19 vaccination campaign in Nepal, emerging UK variant and futuristic vaccination strategies to combat the ongoing pandemic

Ranjit Sah et al.

Summary: The emergence of new variants of concern raises the need for further research and consideration on vaccine efficacy against them for future scenarios of COVID-19 vaccination. Countries must be prepared to address the challenges posed by the potential lack of efficacy of vaccines against these variants.

TRAVEL MEDICINE AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE (2021)

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Article Immunology

Factors Associated with COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy

Patricia Soares et al.

Summary: This study aimed to assess the factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Portugal and found that factors such as being younger, loss of income, intention to flu vaccine and COVID-19 vaccine refusal, confidence in health service response, perception of government measures, and inconsistent information were linked to delay or refusal of COVID-19 vaccines. It is crucial to build confidence in the COVID-19 vaccine as its perceived safety and efficacy were strongly associated with intention to take the vaccine.

VACCINES (2021)

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Article Immunology

Factors Affecting COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance: An International Survey among Low-and Middle-Income Countries

Suzanna Awang Bono et al.

Summary: The global survey showed variations in vaccine acceptance rates among different countries, with education level and knowledge about the virus possibly influencing the acceptance rates. For those who consider vaccination as very important for themselves, the acceptance rate is higher.

VACCINES (2021)

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Editorial Material Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Understanding COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy

Shingai Machingaidze et al.

Summary: The new study reveals the complexities of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and acceptance in low-, middle-, and high-income countries.

NATURE MEDICINE (2021)

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Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and hesitancy in low- and middle-income countries

Julio S. Solis Arce et al.

Summary: The acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines in LMICs is higher compared to the United States and Russia, with a focus on personal protection and concerns about side effects. Healthcare workers are the most trusted sources of guidance in LMICs for COVID-19 vaccines, suggesting that prioritizing vaccine distribution to these countries could help advance global immunization coverage.

NATURE MEDICINE (2021)

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Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Exploring the behavioral determinants of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among an urban population in Bangladesh: Implications for behavior change interventions

Md Abul Kalam et al.

Summary: This study in Bangladesh found that COVID-19 vaccine acceptance is closely associated with factors such as perceived social norms, perceived safety and trust in vaccines, perceived risk/susceptibility of COVID-19, and perceived self-efficacy. Beliefs about social norms and vaccine safety play an important role in the decision-making process of vaccine acceptors.

PLOS ONE (2021)

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Review Health Care Sciences & Services

The Willingness to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine and Its Associated Factors: Vaccination Refusal Could Prolong the War of This Pandemic A Systematic Review

Addisu Dabi Wake

Summary: The study found varying levels of willingness to receive the COVID-19 vaccine globally, with multiple factors influencing this willingness. Health education is needed to improve community willingness to receive the vaccine.

RISK MANAGEMENT AND HEALTHCARE POLICY (2021)

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Article Tropical Medicine

Acceptance of the coronavirus disease-2019 vaccine among medical students in Uganda

Andrew Marvin Kanyike et al.

Summary: The study found low acceptance levels towards the COVID-19 vaccine among medical students in Uganda, low self-perceived risks of COVID-19, and reliance on social media for negative information. This poses a significant risk in the battle against COVID-19 in the future, especially when these future health professionals are expected to influence decisions of the general public.

TROPICAL MEDICINE AND HEALTH (2021)

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Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

When it is available, will we take it? Social media users' perception of hypothetical COVID-19 vaccine in Nigeria

Yusuff Adebayo Adebisi et al.

Summary: The study found that most social media users in Nigeria are willing to take the COVID-19 vaccine, although some have concerns about the reliability of clinical trials or believe in the efficacy of their immune system. There is a significant association between the age and geographical location of respondents and the acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccine.

PAN AFRICAN MEDICAL JOURNAL (2021)

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Review Medical Informatics

What social media told us in the time of COVID-19: a scoping review

Shu-Feng Tsao et al.

Summary: This scoping review analyzed 81 peer-reviewed studies on COVID-19 and social media, identifying five major public health themes. The study also highlighted the lack of research on machine learning applications and real-time surveillance using social media data for COVID-19.

LANCET DIGITAL HEALTH (2021)

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Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

Willingness of Greek general population to get a COVID-19 vaccine

Georgia Kourlaba et al.

Summary: The study examined the willingness of adult residents in Greece to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, with only 57.7% of respondents stating they would get vaccinated. Factors such as age, vulnerability to the virus, beliefs about its origins, perceptions of its severity compared to other viruses, and knowledge score on COVID-19 were significantly associated with willingness to get vaccinated.

GLOBAL HEALTH RESEARCH AND POLICY (2021)

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