Communicating with Patients about COVID-19 Vaccination: A Qualitative Study on Vaccinators in Tuscany Region, Italy

Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

Pressure on the Health-Care System and Intensive Care Utilization During the COVID-19 Outbreak in the Lombardy Region of Italy: A Retrospective Observational Study in 43,538 Hospitalized Patients

Filippo Trentini et al.

Summary: During the COVID-19 epidemic in the Lombardy region of Italy, limited ICU resources led to changes in admission criteria, prioritizing patients with higher chances of survival.

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY (2022)

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Article Health Policy & Services

The impact of health policies and vaccine rollout on the COVID-19 pandemic waves in Italy

Chiara Reno et al.

Summary: This study aims to describe the impact of vaccine rollout and health policies on the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic in Italy from March 2020 to October 2021 using a set of epidemiological indicators.

HEALTH POLICY AND TECHNOLOGY (2022)

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Article Statistics & Probability

When did coronavirus arrive in Europe?

Augusto Cerqua et al.

Summary: Based on the study, the coronavirus had started spreading in Northern Italy as early as mid-January.

STATISTICAL METHODS AND APPLICATIONS (2022)

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Article Immunology

COVID-19-Related Vaccine Hesitancy among Community Hospitals' Healthcare Workers in Singapore

Junjie Aw et al.

Summary: COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in widespread infections and increased deaths globally, accompanied by economic and geopolitical tensions. Vaccination plays a crucial role in combating the pandemic. This study investigated vaccine hesitancy among healthcare workers in Singapore community hospitals and identified factors such as younger age, lack of personal experience with COVID-19 cases, and reliance on newspapers for information, which were associated with higher levels of vaccine hesitancy.

VACCINES (2022)

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Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

Characteristics associated with COVID-19 vaccination status among staff and faculty of a large, diverse University in Los Angeles: The Trojan Pandemic Response Initiative

Michele Nicolo et al.

Summary: This study found that participants identifying as Asian and Asian American, Hispanic/Latinx, or Multicultural/Other were more likely to be unvaccinated for COVID-19. Other factors associated with being unvaccinated included working as a university staff member, decrease in income, inability to work remotely, and not traveling outside of the Los Angeles area. In terms of political affiliation, participants identifying as Independent or as something else were more likely to be unvaccinated compared to participants identifying as Democrat.

PREVENTIVE MEDICINE REPORTS (2022)

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Review Immunology

COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy in Italian healthcare workers: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Francesco Paolo Bianchi et al.

Summary: This study conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature to estimate the COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy rate among healthcare workers (HCWs) in Italy. The findings revealed that the vaccine hesitancy rate among HCWs was 13.1%, with a higher rate of 18.2% before the vaccination campaign and a lower rate of 8.9% during the campaign. Lack of information, perceived vaccine unsafety, and fear of adverse events were identified as the main reasons for vaccine hesitancy. Mandatory vaccination was suggested as an important measure to protect HCWs and the patients they care for.

EXPERT REVIEW OF VACCINES (2022)

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Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

The indirect impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the utilization of the emergency medical services during the first pandemic wave: A system-wide study of Tuscany Region, Italy

Vieri Lastrucci et al.

Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a significant decline in the utilization of all components of the EMS system in the Tuscany Region, Italy. This decline was particularly observed for admissions related to time-dependent and life-threatening conditions. It is important to ensure access to safe and high-quality emergency care during the pandemic.

PLOS ONE (2022)

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Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Misinformation of COVID-19 vaccines and vaccine hesitancy

Sun Kyong Lee et al.

Summary: This study examined the impact of misinformation related to COVID-19 vaccines on vaccine hesitancy and refusal. The findings suggest that exposure to conspiratorial misinformation may increase vaccine hesitancy and reduce behavioral intention to get vaccinated.

SCIENTIFIC REPORTS (2022)

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Article Environmental Sciences

Determinants of Actual COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake in a Cohort of Essential Workers: An Area-Based Longitudinal Study in the Province of Prato, Italy

Vieri Lastrucci et al.

Summary: Identifying determinants of COVID-19 vaccine uptake is crucial for developing effective strategies. This longitudinal study found that work type, age, and influenza vaccination uptake were predictors of delayed COVID-19 vaccine uptake, while work type and attitudes towards the importance of preventive measures were predictors of being unvaccinated.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH (2022)

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Review Medicine, General & Internal

Social media and attitudes towards a COVID-19 vaccination: A systematic review of the literature

Fidelia Cascini et al.

Summary: Social media has the potential to shape attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccination and can be used to address vaccine hesitancy.

ECLINICALMEDICINE (2022)

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Letter Infectious Diseases

Intention to vaccinate against COVID-19 in Australia

Anthea Rhodes et al.

LANCET INFECTIOUS DISEASES (2021)

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Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

A global survey of potential acceptance of a COVID-19 vaccine

Jeffrey V. Lazarus et al.

Summary: Survey data from 19 countries reveals varying attitudes towards acceptance of a COVID-19 vaccine, with trust in government being linked to vaccine confidence.

NATURE MEDICINE (2021)

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Article Immunology

Predictors of intention to vaccinate against COVID-19: Results of a nationwide survey

Jeanette B. Ruiz et al.

Summary: The study found that COVID-19 vaccination intentions were low, with some respondents indicating they were unlikely to get vaccinated or unsure. Those most willing to vaccinate included men, older individuals, white non-Hispanic individuals, the affluent, and those with college education. Factors such as vaccine knowledge, perception of COVID-19, and political affiliation likely contribute to vaccination hesitancy.

VACCINE (2021)

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Review Immunology

Confidence and Receptivity for COVID-19 Vaccines: A Rapid Systematic Review

Cheryl Lin et al.

Summary: While COVID-19 continues to spread globally, there is a decrease in vaccine acceptance rates, with significant demographic, socioeconomic, and partisan differences. Perceived risk, concerns over vaccine safety and effectiveness, and doctors' recommendations are key factors influencing vaccination decisions. Unique COVID-19 factors include political orientation, doubts about the expedited vaccine development process, and perceived political interference.

VACCINES (2021)

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Article Immunology

Understanding Drivers of Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccine Hesitancy Among Blacks

Florence Momplaisir et al.

Summary: The hesitancy toward the COVID-19 vaccine is high in the black community, primarily due to mistrust in the medical establishment, concerns over the accelerated timeline for vaccine development, limited data on short- and long-term side effects, and the political environment promoting racial injustice. However, receiving a recommendation from a trusted healthcare provider and transparency around the safety profile of the vaccine may help reduce this hesitancy.

CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES (2021)

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Article Virology

Vaccine hesitancy: Beliefs and barriers associated with COVID-19 vaccination among Egyptian medical students

Shimaa M. Saied et al.

Summary: Vaccine hesitancy is a challenge for achieving population immunity. A study among medical students in Egypt found that most students recognized the importance of the COVID-19 vaccine but had hesitancy due to concerns about adverse effects and ineffectiveness. Efforts are needed to reduce hesitancy and raise awareness about vaccinations to improve acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines.

JOURNAL OF MEDICAL VIROLOGY (2021)

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Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in a representative working-age population in France: a survey experiment based on vaccine characteristics

Michael Schwarzinger et al.

Summary: This study highlights that COVID-19 vaccine acceptance is influenced by the characteristics of new vaccines and national vaccination strategies, as well as factors such as gender, age, education level, and past vaccination history. In the working-age population in France, the outright vaccine refusal rate is approximately 29.4%, while vaccine hesitancy is influenced by vaccine characteristics and information on herd immunity benefits.

LANCET PUBLIC HEALTH (2021)

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Article Psychology, Biological

Measuring the impact of COVID-19 vaccine misinformation on vaccination intent in the UK and USA

Sahil Loomba et al.

Summary: Recent online misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines has been found to decrease intent to vaccinate among adults in the UK and the USA, particularly among those who were initially willing to get vaccinated. Certain sociodemographic groups are more negatively impacted by misinformation, and scientifically-sounding misinformation has a stronger effect on reducing vaccination intent.

NATURE HUMAN BEHAVIOUR (2021)

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Article Environmental Sciences

The Role of Health Literacy in COVID-19 Preventive Behaviors and Infection Risk Perception: Evidence from a Population-Based Sample of Essential Frontline Workers during the Lockdown in the Province of Prato (Tuscany, Italy)

Vieri Lastrucci et al.

Summary: Health literacy is positively correlated with knowledge and attitudes towards COVID-19 preventive measures, but not associated with the adoption of preventive behaviors and COVID-19 risk perception.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH (2021)

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Article Infectious Diseases

The indirect impact of COVID-19 large-scale containment measures on the incidence of community-acquired pneumonia in older people: a region-wide population-based study in Tuscany, Italy

Vieri Lastrucci et al.

Summary: The study suggests that during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, the large-scale containment measures implemented in Tuscany, Italy likely reduced the incidence of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in older people. Additionally, there was a significant decrease in hospitalization rates for CAP and outpatient consumption of antibacterials for CAP.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES (2021)

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Article Infectious Diseases

COVID-19 and schools: what is the risk of contagion? Results of a rapid-antigen-test-based screening campaign in Florence, Italy

Guglielmo Bonaccorsi et al.

Summary: Mass screening in primary and middle schools in Florence showed low circulation of SARS-CoV-2 with a very small number of positive cases, indicating a low spread of the virus in the school setting during the screening period.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES (2021)

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Review Immunology

COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy-A Scoping Review of Literature in High-Income Countries

Junjie Aw et al.

Summary: This review summarizes rates of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and its determinants in high-income countries or regions, indicating that factors such as younger age, female gender, lower education level, and concerns about vaccine safety/efficacy are associated with increased vaccine hesitancy. Policy makers can use these findings to formulate health policies related to COVID-19 vaccination.

VACCINES (2021)

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Review Health Policy & Services

The Nature and Extent of COVID-19 Vaccination Hesitancy in Healthcare Workers

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)

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Article Immunology