Parents' attitudes, knowledge and practice towards vaccinating their children against COVID-19: a cross-sectional study

Article Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy: misinformation and perceptions of vaccine safety

Katherine Kricorian et al.

Summary: The study found that people who perceived the COVID-19 vaccine as unsafe were less willing to receive it, had less knowledge about the virus, and were more likely to believe in vaccine myths. These individuals typically had lower education levels, income, and were more rural compared to those who believed the vaccine was safe.

HUMAN VACCINES & IMMUNOTHERAPEUTICS (2022)

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Review Pediatrics

COVID-19 vaccine development: a pediatric perspective

Satoshi Kamidani et al.

Summary: COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials in children are crucial for preventing disease and enabling children to re-engage in their world. It is important to carefully and transparently include children in ongoing clinical trials based on safety and immunogenicity results from adult trials.

CURRENT OPINION IN PEDIATRICS (2021)

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Article Immunology

Evaluation of COVID-19 Vaccine Refusal in Parents

Metin Yigit et al.

Summary: The study found that a majority of parents were hesitant about COVID-19 vaccines, especially towards foreign vaccines. Factors such as education level and anxiety about COVID-19 infection were found to be associated with vaccine acceptance among parents.

PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE JOURNAL (2021)

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Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Detection of a SARS-CoV-2 variant of concern in South Africa

Houriiyah Tegally et al.

Summary: The article describes a newly emerged lineage of SARS-CoV-2, 501Y.V2, characterized by eight mutations in the spike protein, which may result in increased transmissibility or immune escape. This lineage originated in South Africa and quickly became dominant in Eastern Cape, Western Cape, and KwaZuluNatal provinces within weeks.

NATURE (2021)

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Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

COVID-19 Vaccination Acceptance and Its Associated Factors Among a Middle Eastern Population

Walid A. Al-Qerem et al.

Summary: The study revealed a high level of vaccine refusal/hesitancy among Jordanians, primarily due to concerns over the use of vaccines and a lack of trust in them.

FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH (2021)

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Article Health Care Sciences & Services

Health Belief Model Perspective on the Control of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy and the Promotion of Vaccination in China: Web-Based Cross-sectional Study

Hao Chen et al.

Summary: This study found that the prevalence of vaccine hesitancy in mainland China was 44.3%, with a vaccination rate of 10.4%. Factors directly promoting vaccination behavior included a lack of vaccine hesitancy, agreement with recommendations from friends or family for vaccination, and absence of perceived barriers to COVID-19 vaccination. Factors directly associated with a higher vaccine hesitancy rate included a high level of perceived barriers and perceived benefits.

JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH (2021)

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Article Immunology

COVID-19 Pandemic Development in Jordan-Short-Term and Long-Term Forecasting

Tareq Hussein et al.

Summary: By utilizing short-term forecast and long-term forecast models, as well as a hybrid forecast model that combines both, it is possible to more accurately predict the development of the COVID-19 pandemic. Early enforcement of curfews and planned lockdown measures can effectively reduce the spread of the virus. Vaccination has also proven to be effective in reducing infection rates.

VACCINES (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 Endocrinology & Metabolism