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Environmental Sciences
Malik Sallam et al.
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among university students in Jordan and found an association between vaccine conspiracy beliefs and vaccine hesitancy.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Editorial Material
Critical Care Medicine
Sangeeta Mehta et al.
LANCET RESPIRATORY MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Biological
Bo Huang et al.
Summary: Vaccination combined with physical distancing can effectively control resurgences of COVID-19, especially in cities with high population density. Vaccination can reduce the duration of physical distancing, while moderate physical distancing measures can effectively control infection numbers in high-density cities.
NATURE HUMAN BEHAVIOUR
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nan Zhang et al.
Summary: This study found that healthcare workers with higher education levels had lower fear of being infected with SARS-CoV-2 and reported less negative impact of the pandemic on their patient treatment. However, HCWs with a higher education level had better knowledge of COVID-19 but worse personal protective behaviors, showing that with increasing work experience, HCWs gradually relaxed their personal protective behaviors. Additionally, vaccination reduced the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on how the HCWs treated patients. The survey also revealed that after vaccination, HCWs in China did not relax their personal protective behaviors, potentially reducing the risk of subsequent waves of variant virus.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Goran Muric et al.
Summary: This paper introduces a dataset of Twitter posts and accounts with strong antivaccine opinions, which is made available to the research community. The accounts in the dataset lean toward the conservative side of the political spectrum and share misinformation from websites with questionable credibility. Understanding vaccine hesitancy through social media is crucial for combating misinformation and promoting vaccination campaigns.
JMIR PUBLIC HEALTH AND SURVEILLANCE
(2021)
Article
Virology
Diego C. Carneiro et al.
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant social and economic disruptions, prompting a global effort to develop effective vaccines. Designing and developing vaccines involves multiple stages, including selecting appropriate platforms, conducting clinical trials, and scaling up production. The world is facing various challenges in combating the pandemic, requiring collaborative efforts to overcome them.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Muhammed Elhadi et al.
Summary: The study found that while most participants expressed concerns about potential complications of the COVID-19 vaccine, the majority were willing to take the vaccine, especially if its efficacy was 90% or higher.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xueli Wei et al.
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the global economy and social well-being, causing issues in employment, poverty, food security, and other aspects.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
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.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Abiy Tadesse Angelo et al.
Summary: In this study, the intention of health care workers to accept the COVID-19 vaccine was found to be low. Professional types, history of chronic illness, perceived degree of risk of COVID-19 infection, attitude toward COVID-19, and preventive practices were identified as factors influencing the intention of health care workers to accept the COVID-19 vaccine.
Editorial Material
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Renee Garett et al.
Summary: While vaccination rates have increased globally, the rise in nonmedical exemptions for vaccination may lead to a resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases. Vaccine hesitancy is a significant factor in declining vaccination rates, and strategies to correct misinformation are needed. Health experts and the medical community can use language that appeals to individuals while enforcing policies against vaccine misinformation, and AI tools may play a role in addressing misinformation.
TRANSLATIONAL BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Nicolas Vignier et al.
Summary: This study investigated the willingness to be vaccinated against COVID-19 among Health Care Workers (HCWs) in French Guiana, revealing that most HCWs are willing or have already received the vaccine. Nurses or other non-medical professionals, HCWs born in French Guiana, and those concerned about side effects are less likely to be vaccinated.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ming-Wei Wang et al.
Summary: Healthcare workers are more willing to be vaccinated against COVID-19, while non-healthcare workers tend to be more hesitant. Vaccine acceptance is influenced by factors such as gender, geographical location, and personal income.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Francis Fatoye et al.
Summary: This study evaluated the economic impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on individuals and households, finding that it led to increased household expenditures, particularly on items like hand sanitizers and face masks. Continuing COVID-19 restrictions could have significant economic consequences for households and the health system.
PAN AFRICAN MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Martin O. C. Ota et al.
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted global immunization services, leading to interruptions in routine childhood immunization in many regions and countries. While immunization rates have shown some recovery, a substantial number of vulnerable individuals remain unvaccinated. Catch-up vaccination campaigns are necessary to address existing shortfalls in vaccine uptake. Guidance to mitigate these effects continues to evolve.
ANNALS OF MEDICINE
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Stella Talic et al.
Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis suggest that personal protective and social measures like handwashing, mask wearing, and physical distancing are associated with reductions in the incidence of COVID-19. However, due to heterogeneity of the studies, meta-analysis for other interventions like quarantine, isolation, universal lockdowns, and closures was not possible, and further research is needed.
BMJ-BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Fidelia Cascini et al.
Summary: Acceptance rates of COVID-19 vaccines vary significantly between countries and time points, with Arabian countries showing higher hesitancy rates. Factors contributing to hesitancy include negative perceptions of vaccine efficacy, safety, convenience, and price. Certain socio-demographic groups identified with lower vaccine acceptance rates include women, younger participants, and individuals with lower education level, income, insurance coverage, living in rural areas, and identifying as racial/ethnic minorities.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Helena C. Maltezou et al.
Summary: A cross-sectional survey conducted among healthcare personnel in Greece found that 51.1% stated their intention to get vaccinated against COVID-19 while 48.9% stated their intention to decline vaccination. Factors associated with higher intention to get vaccinated included male gender, being a physician, and history of complete vaccination against certain diseases, while factors associated with lower intention included no prior vaccination against influenza and no intention to recommend COVID-19 vaccination to high-risk patients. Urgent efforts are needed to improve safety perception towards COVID-19 vaccines and increase vaccine uptake rates among healthcare personnel to protect the healthcare workforce and services.
INFECTION DISEASE & HEALTH
(2021)
Review
Health Policy & Services
Nirbachita Biswas et al.
Summary: COVID-19 vaccines have been approved for public use globally, but studies show healthcare workers globally exhibit vaccine hesitancy due to concerns about safety, efficacy, and side effects. Males, older individuals, and those with doctoral degrees (i.e., physicians) are more likely to accept vaccines, and factors like perceived risk, patient care involvement, and influenza vaccination history increase vaccine uptake likelihood. Strategies to improve communication, education, and mandates for clinical workers are crucial to address the high prevalence of vaccine hesitancy in healthcare workers. Healthcare workers play a key role in pandemic mitigation, serving as role models for preventive behaviors and facilitating vaccination efforts.
JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Health Policy & Services
Nurhafiza Md Hamzah et al.
Summary: The study investigated the relative efficiency level of managing COVID-19 in Malaysia, finding that the inefficiency of medical care processes is the main cause of overall inefficiency, with high-density areas performing well in community surveillance and medical care II processes, while low-density areas perform better in medical care I process. The health system in Malaysia showed good overall performance and effective resource allocation during this challenging period of pandemic response.
HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Immunology
Sofia Pappa et al.
BRAIN BEHAVIOR AND IMMUNITY
(2020)
Editorial Material
Medicine, General & Internal
Jeremy Hsu
BMJ-BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2020)
Editorial Material
Medicine, General & Internal
Hans Henri P. Kluge et al.
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Brian Godman et al.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2020)
Editorial Material
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Maged N. Boulos et al.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEALTH GEOGRAPHICS
(2020)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kaja Abbas et al.
Lancet Global Health
(2020)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Marianne Udow-Phillips et al.
JOURNAL OF HOSPITAL MEDICINE
(2020)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Peter W. Horby et al.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Peter Horby et al.
NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
(2020)
News Item
Medicine, General & Internal
Owen Dyer
BMJ-BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2020)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Soham Bandyopadhyay et al.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Linda Cecilia Karlsson et al.
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Pooja Bhardwaj
JOURNAL OF THE PRACTICE OF CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCES
(2019)
News Item
Medicine, General & Internal
Owen Dyer
BMJ-BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2017)
News Item
Medicine, General & Internal
Owen Dyer
BMJ-BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2017)
Letter
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Duncan Mara
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND HYGIENE
(2016)
Article
Immunology
Noni E. MacDonald
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Anthropology
P Feldman-Savelsberg et al.
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