Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Miranda K. Kiefer, Rebecca Mehl, Maged M. Costantine, Alyson Johnson, Jessica Cohen, Taryn L. Summerfield, Mark B. Landon, Kara M. Rood, Kartik K. Venkatesh
Summary: This study assessed the frequency and characteristics of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among pregnant and postpartum individuals. The results showed that individuals with certain sociodemographic characteristics were more likely to express vaccine hesitancy, while those who had family or friends vaccinated for COVID-19, planned vaccination for other vaccines, and perceived vaccination to benefit the baby were less likely to express COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy.
BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Stephanie L. L. Mitchell, Emmie Strassberg, Courtney Rhoades, Asia Jones, Jenna C. P. Wagner, Jay Schulkin, Michael L. L. Power
Summary: This study investigated the opinions, experiences, and willingness to accept COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy among pregnant women at two prenatal clinics in early 2021 and early 2022. The proportion of women willing to accept COVID-19 vaccination increased but remained below 50%. Willingness to accept vaccination during pregnancy was associated with higher education, higher concern about COVID-19, and a positive opinion of the influenza vaccine.
JOURNAL OF WOMENS HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Shihoko Komine-Aizawa, Naotake Yamada, Yasuo Haruyama, Masashi Deguchi, Mitsuru Fukuda, Kei Kawana, Gen Kobashi, Etsuko Miyagi, Hideto Yamada, Takashi Sugiyama, Satoshi Hayakawa
Summary: The study aimed to investigate how pregnant women obtain information about COVID-19 and vaccination. The online questionnaire survey revealed that age, occupation, and infection-risk anxiety influenced the choice of media for information seeking. Older pregnant women, medical professionals, public servants, and educators were more likely to rely on specialized medical websites, while housewives tended to use mass media, social media, and sources with uncertain scientific evidence. The gestational weeks and method of conception also impacted the media selection. The accessibility of COVID-19 information for pregnant women was determined by their social background and pregnancy status. Efforts should be continued to ensure that appropriate information is readily available to pregnant women and their families.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Abdul Moeed, Hala Najeeb, Arisha Saleem, Muhammad Sohaib Asghar, Hania Mansoor Rafi, Abdullah Khan Khattak, Zoha Bilal, Binyam Tariku Seboka
Summary: This study assessed the willingness of the vaccinated population in Pakistan to receive a COVID-19 vaccine booster dose and identified predictors and factors of willingness and hesitance. The results showed suboptimal willingness levels, with the absence of comorbidities being a predictor of willingness and unwillingness to pay for the booster dose being a predictor of hesitance. Public health policymakers should conduct awareness campaigns to address misconceptions and strategize vaccination efforts.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Maria Elena Camacho Moll, Ana Maria Salinas Martinez, Benjamin Tovar Cisneros, Juan Ignacio Garcia Onofre, Gloria Navarrete Floriano, Mario Bermudez de Leon
Summary: This study aimed to compare the severity and extent of self-reported COVID-19 vaccine side effects in pregnant women, breastfeeding women, and breastfed infants. Results showed that pregnant women experienced fewer systemic effects after the first or only dose, while local symptoms were more frequent with the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. Lactating women had fewer local symptoms after the first or single dose, but more after the second dose. The AstraZeneca vaccine increased the chances of both local and systemic symptoms after the first dose, but decreased them after the second dose. The severity of side effects was similar across groups.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Malia Skjefte, Michelle Ngirbabul, Oluwasefunmi Akeju, Daniel Escudero, Sonia Hernandez-Diaz, Diego F. Wyszynski, Julia W. Wu
Summary: The study found that COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among pregnant women and mothers of young children varied globally, with higher acceptance rates in India, the Philippines, and Latin American countries, and lower rates in Russia, the United States, and Australia. The main predictors of vaccine acceptance included confidence in vaccine safety and effectiveness, concern about COVID-19, trust in public health agencies, adherence to mask guidelines, and attitudes towards routine vaccines.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Elisabetta Colciago, Giulia Capitoli, Patrizia Vergani, Sara Ornaghi
Summary: This study investigated attitudes and risk perceptions towards COVID-19 vaccine among pregnant women, and explored the reasons for vaccine hesitancy. The results showed that women vaccinated against other diseases were more likely to accept the COVID-19 vaccine, while having had COVID-19 during pregnancy and having a high-risk perception towards immunization for the fetus were factors associated with vaccine hesitancy. Concerns about safety in pregnancy and potential harm to the fetus were the main reasons for hesitancy. Establishing a trusting and supportive relationship with healthcare professionals and providing evidence-based information are crucial in guiding women to make informed choices. Understanding the determinants of women's decision making can help develop effective public health strategies to boost vaccine acceptance.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
A. Gagneux-Brunon, M. Detoc, S. Bruel, B. Tardy, O. Rozaire, P. Frappe, E. Botelho-Nevers
Summary: A study in France found that the COVID-19 vaccine acceptance rate among healthcare workers reached 75%, with variations between different occupational categories. Vaccine hesitancy was associated with a decrease in COVID-19 vaccine acceptance, and the COVID-19 pandemic had no positive effect on the flu vaccine acceptance rate.
JOURNAL OF HOSPITAL INFECTION
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Alexandre Vallee, Erwan Fourn, Catherine Majerholc, Pauline Touche, David Zucman
Summary: The study revealed that nearly one third of people living with HIV were hesitant towards the COVID-19 vaccine, with concerns about their health, the requirement of vaccination, and their chronic disease status being the main factors influencing acceptance. Conversely, general vaccine refusal, concerns about side effects, and belief in existing immunity were the main factors driving vaccine hesitancy.
Article
Immunology
Deepak Subedi, Saurav Pantha, Sanju Subedi, Anil Gautam, Asmita Gaire, Deepak Sapkota, Sachin Sapkota, Milan Kandel, Aabishkar Parajuli, Harishchandra Ghimire, Shristi Ghimire, Janardan Devkota, Santosh Dhakal
Summary: The study found that the majority of residents in Nepal perceive COVID-19 vaccines as safe and effective, and support prioritizing vaccine distribution to older adults and healthcare workers. Over 60% of participants have received at least one dose of the vaccine, and nearly 93% of the unvaccinated individuals are willing to get vaccinated when their turn comes.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Kole Binger, Yiwen Cui, Jeffrey A. Kelly, Anna Palatnik
Summary: This study investigated vaccine hesitancy among pregnant women regarding COVID-19 vaccination and identified strategies such as relying on trusted sources of information and recommendations from healthcare providers to reduce hesitancy.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Aida Kalok, Wira Razak Dali, Shalisah Sharip, Bahiyah Abdullah, Maherah Kamarudin, Rima Anggrena Dasrilsyah, Rahana Abdul Rahman, Ixora Kamisan Atan
Summary: This study aimed to assess the maternal vaccine acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccine. The survey found a high maternal vaccine acceptance rate among urban pregnant women in Malaysia, which is likely related to their high socio-economic status. Responsible use of the internet and social media, alongside appropriate counseling by health professionals, is essential in reducing vaccine hesitancy among pregnant women.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Md Saiful Islam, Abu Bakkar Siddique, Rejina Akter, Rafia Tasnim, Md Safaet Hossain Sujan, Paul R. Ward, Md Tajuddin Sikder
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.
Article
Immunology
Rosagemma Ciliberti, Francesca Lantieri, Rosario Barranco, Camilla Tettamanti, Alessandro Bonsignore, Francesco Ventura
Summary: The study aimed to understand medical students' attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccination and the main barriers to its acceptance. The results showed that a high percentage of medical students were willing to be vaccinated and considered it a moral responsibility towards the community. Some students who had not been vaccinated expressed concerns about the efficacy and safety of the vaccine. Overall, the acceptance of COVID-19 vaccination among medical students was high.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Bijaya Kumar Padhi, Prakasini Satapathy, Vineeth Rajagopal, Neeti Rustagi, Jatina Vij, Lovely Jain, Venkatesan Chakrapani, Binod Kumar Patro, Sitanshu Sekhar Kar, Ritesh Singh, Star Pala, Lalit Sankhe, Bhavesh Modi, Surya Bali, Tanvi Kiran, Kapil Goel, Arun Kumar Aggarwal, Madhu Gupta
Summary: Despite high knowledge of the COVID-19 virus and vaccine development, only about one-third of Indian parents expressed intention to vaccinate their children, with the rest being unsure.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Acoustics
C. Egloff, J. Sibiude, C. Vauloup-Fellous, A. Benachi, E. Bouthry, F. Biquard, A. Hawkins-Villarreal, N. Houhou-Fidouh, L. Mandelbrot, A. J. Vivanti, O. Picone
Summary: This study evaluated the efficacy and safety of valacyclovir (VCV) treatment in preventing maternal-fetal transmission of congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection. The results showed that VCV treatment was significantly associated with a reduction in maternal-fetal CMV transmission rate. The treatment may be particularly effective for primary infections in the first and second trimesters.
ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Pediatrics
Antoine Martenot, Imad Labbassi, Amelie Delfils-Stern, Philippe Deruelle, Pierre Kuhn
Article
Immunology
Jeanne Sibiude, Jerome Le Chenadec, Laurent Mandelbrot, Alexandre Hoctin, Catherine Dollfus, Albert Faye, Eida Bui, Emmanuelle Pannier, Jade Ghosn, Valerie Garrait, Veronique Avettand-Fenoel, Pierre Frange, Josiane Warszawski, Roland Tubiana
Summary: Antiretroviral therapy initiated before pregnancy and continued throughout pregnancy can significantly reduce perinatal transmission of HIV. Factors such as not breastfeeding, infant prophylaxis, and maternal viral suppression near delivery play important roles in preventing transmission.
CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2023)
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Noemi Alcover, Giulia Regiroli, Alexandra Benachi, Christelle Vauloup-Fellous, Alexandre J. Vivanti, Daniele De Luca
Summary: This study aimed to describe the characteristics of fetal demise after SARS-CoV-2 infections. The results showed that fetal demise generally occurs a few days after the infection and is associated with placental inflammatory lesions and placental insufficiency.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2023)
Letter
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Philippe Deruelle, Audrey Tranchant
BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
C. Milot, A. Koch, G. Averous, S. Mayeur, P. Deruelle
Summary: This study aims to explore whether the occurrence and type of placental lesions vary according to the time of onset of COVID-19 in pregnant women. The results showed that the COVID-19 group had a higher rate of vascular complications, fetal and maternal vascular malperfusion, and signs of inflammation compared to the control group. Moreover, the occurrence of chronic villitis differed between the COVID-19 group that delivered within 14 days after infection and the group that delivered more than 14 days after infection.
BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Virology
Alexandra Claudet, Daniele De Luca, Elie Mosnino, Jeremie Mattern, Olivier Picone, Jeanne Sibiude, Estelle Wafo, Vassilis Tsatsaris, Emilie Giral, Irene Grefenstette, Julie Carrara, Dominique A. Badr, Marie-Helene Saint-Frison, Sophie Prevot, Alexandra Benachi, Alexandre J. Vivanti
Summary: In 2020, a new coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2 emerged in China and has been shown to cause severe illness in pregnant women, leading to increased maternal and neonatal mortality. Some studies have found maternal-fetal transmission and placental abnormalities in SARS-CoV-2-infected mothers. This study aims to identify the determinants associated with non-reassuring fetal heart rate in these cases. Retrospective analysis of data from 17 infected mothers and their fetuses revealed a high incidence of maternal coagulopathy, iatrogenic prematurity, and placental insufficiency. The findings suggest that SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy can result in neonatal morbidity due to placental damage.
Article
Immunology
Haoyi Wang, Jean-Michel Molina, Rosemary Dray-Spira, Axel J. Schmidt, Ford Hickson, David van de Vijver, Kai J. Jonas
Summary: This study used national pharmaco-epidemiology surveillance data and regional MSM population estimations to model the spatio-temporal distribution of PrEP uptake among MSM in France 2016-2021 to identify marginalized MSM at risk for HIV and increase their PrEP uptake.
JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL AIDS SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Henrieke A. B. Prins, Raquel Crespo, Cynthia Lungu, Shringar Rao, Letao Li, Ronald J. Overmars, Grigorius Papageorgiou, Yvonne M. Mueller, Mateusz Stoszko, Tanvir Hossain, Tsung Wai Kan, Bart J. A. Rijnders, Hannelore I. Bax, Eric C. M. van Gorp, Jan L. Nouwen, Theodora E. M. S. de, Carolina A. M. Schurink, Mariana de Mendonca Melo, Els van Nood, Angela Colbers, David Burger, Robert-Jan Palstra, Jeroen J. A. van Kampen, David A. M. C. van de Vijver, Thibault Mesplede, Peter D. Katsikis, Rob A. Gruters, Birgit C. P. Koch, Annelies Verbon, Tokameh Mahmoudi, Casper Rokx
Summary: The BAF complex inhibitor pyrimethamine can reactivate the latent HIV-1 reservoir in people living with HIV-1 (PLWH) on suppressive antiretroviral therapy, but does not lead to a reduction in the size of the inducible reservoir.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Gabriel Marcellier, Axelle Dupont, Agnes Bourgeois-Moine, Arnaud Le Tohic, Celine De Carne-Carnavalet, Olivier Poujade, Guillaume Girard, Amelie Benbara, Laurent Mandelbrot, Laurent Abramowitz
Summary: Postpartum anal incontinence is common. Follow-up is advised after a first delivery with perineal trauma to reduce the risk of anal incontinence. Endoanal sonography may be considered to evaluate the sphincter and discuss cesarean section for the second delivery. Risk factors for anal continence impairment after the second delivery were the presence of urinary incontinence and the combined use of instruments and episiotomy. Sphincter rupture diagnosed through endoanal sonography was not associated with continence impairment after the second delivery.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Alexandre J. Vivanti, Christelle Vauloup-Fellous, Asma Khalil, Dominique A. Badr, Francesco Raimondi, Serena Salome, Smriti Prasad, Giuseppe Portella, Mariano Fiorenza, Jacques C. Jani, Luce Landraud, Olivier Picone, Lucilla Pezza, Nadege Bourgeois-Nicolaos, Anne-Gael Cordier, Luca Vedovelli, Daniele De Luca
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between nasopharyngeal viral load and perinatal outcomes in pregnant women diagnosed with COVID-19 in the third trimester. The results showed no significant association between maternal nasopharyngeal viral load and outcomes such as preterm birth and low birth weight.
JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGY OBSTETRICS AND HUMAN REPRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Ana Bouzaglou, Gregoire Dumery, Alexandra Letourneau, Alexandra Benachi, Alexandre J. Vivanti, Anne-Gael Cordier
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate parents' demands after the diagnosis of trisomy 18 and maternal risks. A retrospective study was conducted in a fetal medicine department in Paris from 2018 to 2021. The results showed that the majority of patients chose medical termination of pregnancy, while a minority opted to continue with significant obstetrical complications.
JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGY OBSTETRICS AND HUMAN REPRODUCTION
(2023)
Letter
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Olivier Picone, Alexandre J. Vivanti, Jeanne Sibiude, Anne-Gael Cordier, Vivien Alessandrini, Gilles Kayem, Constance Borie, Dominique Luton, Pauline Manchon, Camille Couffignal, Christelle Vauloup Fellous
JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGY OBSTETRICS AND HUMAN REPRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Stephanie Popping, Lisbeth E. Versteegh, Brooke Nichols, David A. M. C. van de Vijver, Ard van Sighem, Peter Reiss, Suzanne Geerlings, Charles A. B. Boucher, Annelies Verbon
Summary: In Europe, many people living with HIV (PLWH) are diagnosed and start treatment late, leading to worse health outcomes. This study analyzed data from the ATHENA cohort in the Netherlands to assess the costs of HIV-care based on time of presentation and identify factors contributing to higher costs in the first and fifth year of antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation. The study found that very late presentation was associated with substantial costs, particularly non-ART medication costs, which were nearly seven times higher compared to timely presentation.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Edouard Leyne, Olivia Anselem, Penelope Jordan, Alexandre J. Vivanti, Alexandra Benachi, Laurent Salomon, Mathilde Jacquier, Jean-Marie Jouannic, Ferdinand Dhombres, Tatiana Cambier, Jonathan Rosenblatt, Emmanuelle Pannier, Francois Goffinet, Vassilis Tsatsaris, Yoann Athiel
Summary: This study evaluated the benefit of cytogenetic testing by amniocentesis for isolated bilateral talipes equinovarus diagnosed by ultrasound. Despite the low rate of pathogenic chromosomal abnormalities diagnosed prenatally, the risk of chromosomal aberration still exceeds the risks of amniocentesis.
ACTA OBSTETRICIA ET GYNECOLOGICA SCANDINAVICA
(2023)
