Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Amir Hussain, Ahsen Tahir, Zain Hussain, Zakariya Sheikh, Mandar Gogate, Kia Dashtipour, Azhar Ali, Aziz Sheikh
Summary: This study utilized artificial intelligence to analyze public sentiments on COVID-19 vaccines in the UK and the US, revealing that the public generally holds optimistic views on vaccine development and effectiveness, while also expressing concerns about safety, economic viability, and corporate influence. The findings broadly correlated with nationwide surveys in both countries.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Felicity Cornforth, Lucie Webber, Gabriele Kerr, Hywell Dinsdale, Azeem Majeed, Peter Greengross
Summary: This study aims to examine the impact of COVID-19 vaccination on hospital admissions in England in 2021. The study found that the unvaccinated had higher hospital admission rates compared to the vaccinated. Vaccine effectiveness waned over time, especially in older and at-risk groups. The findings support the continuation of a booster vaccination program, particularly for older people and higher clinical risk groups.
JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF MEDICINE
(2023)
Editorial Material
Immunology
Matteo Bolcato, Daniele Rodriguez, Alessandro Feola, Giulio Di Mizio, Alessandro Bonsignore, Rosagemma Ciliberti, Camilla Tettamanti, Marco Trabucco Aurilio, Anna Aprile
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the chronic inequality in global healthcare, with vaccination as a key tool to address this issue. Equitable criteria of justice should be identified and applied to vaccination access and administration order.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Alex Bottle, Francesca K. Neale, Kimberley A. Foley, Russell M. Viner, Simon Kenny, Paul Aylin, Sonia Saxena, Dougal S. Hargreaves
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on outpatient appointments for children and young people, leading to a decrease in attendance and an increase in telephone appointments. The effects of these changes on patient outcomes are still unknown, and the differential impact on different social demographic groups may provide insights for future design of pediatric outpatient services.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Eleftheria Vasileiou, Ting Shi, Steven Kerr, Chris Robertson, Mark Joy, Ruby Tsang, Dylan McGagh, John Williams, Richard Hobbs, Simon de Lusignan, Declan Bradley, Dermot OReilly, Siobhan Murphy, Antony Chuter, Jillian Beggs, David Ford, Chris Orton, Ashley Akbari, Stuart Bedston, Gareth Davies, Lucy J. Griffiths, Rowena Griffiths, Emily Lowthian, Jane Lyons, Ronan A. Lyons, Laura North, Malorie Perry, Fatemeh Torabi, James Pickett, Jim McMenamin, Colin McCowan, Utkarsh Agrawal, Rachael Wood, Sarah Jane Stock, Emily Moore, Paul Henery, Colin R. Simpson, Aziz Sheikh
Summary: This study aims to assess the uptake rates, effectiveness, and safety of all currently approved COVID-19 vaccines in the UK. Different study designs will be used to analyze individual-level data from various sources. The findings of this study will provide valuable information for national policymakers and contribute to scientific research in peer-reviewed journals.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Marie Fly Lindholt, Frederik Jorgensen, Alexander Bor, Michael Bang Petersen
Summary: This study examined the levels and predictors of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance in eight Western democracies, revealing significant variations in acceptance rates among different countries. Lack of vaccine acceptance was associated with distrust in authorities and scientists, conspiratorial thinking, and a lack of concern about COVID-19. Most national levels of vaccine acceptance were found to fall below estimates for herd immunity, emphasizing the importance of building trust for health emergencies and focusing on personal consequences of infections in health communication strategies.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Alberto Peano, Gianfranco Politano, Maria Michela Gianino
Summary: This study analyzed various variables to identify potential determinants of COVID-19 vaccination. Factors such as GDP per capita, access to electricity, political stability, absence of violence/terrorism, and civil liberties were found to strongly influence vaccination rates. The findings highlight the importance of these factors in organizing vaccination campaigns to reduce inequalities and achieve public health goals.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Rabai Bouderhem
Summary: This paper addresses the legal aspects and consequences of COVID-19 on vaccine manufacturing and fair access. International health law needs to be strengthened to address global health crises, and both the WHO and WTO should consider vaccines as global public goods. The role of the WHO in global health policy needs to be strengthened, and intellectual property waivers should be granted on vaccines during pandemics. New rules and mechanisms are needed to facilitate and guarantee the manufacturing and access of vaccines.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Maria Carmen Pardo, Teresa Perez
Summary: This study aims to assess the impact of different phase-out measures approved by several European governments on new COVID-19 cases. The study found that certain phase-out measures implemented in Italy, Spain, and Denmark had a moderate impact on the daily number of new confirmed cases, while other significant measures applied in other countries had no impact. The proposed indices can be used to quantify the impact of these measures and assist other countries in making decisions. Monitoring the effectiveness of these measures over time can minimize the negative effects on citizens.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Hassan J. Zawahrah, Hanan Saca-Hazboun, Shatha S. Melhem, Rabee Adwan, Ali Sabateen, Niveen M. E. Abu-Rmeileh
Summary: Findings suggest that approximately 63% of Palestinians are willing to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, with acceptance varying based on demographic variables. Women, married individuals, and those aged 18-24 are more likely to be willing to take the vaccine. Participants with good knowledge about the vaccine and its side effects are also more inclined to get vaccinated.
Review
Immunology
Cheryl Lin, Pikuei Tu, Leslie M. Beitsch
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.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Rosemarie de Souza, Sharayu Mhatre, Burhanuddin Qayyumi, Garvit Chitkara, Tushar Madke, Mohan Joshi, Ramesh Bharmal, D. S. Asgaonkar, Prem Lakhani, Sudeep Gupta, Pankaj Chaturvedi, Rajesh Dikshit, Rajendra Badwe
Summary: The study included 689 COVID-19 patients from Mumbai, India, with a median age of 44 years. 77.36% of patients were discharged alive, while 22.64% died. Older age, comorbidities, history of hypertension, and presence of symptoms at admission were associated with increased risk of in-hospital mortality. Patients in Mumbai were younger, less symptomatic, and required less ventilator and oxygen support compared to Western countries.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Vivian Hsing-Chun Wang, Diana Silver, Jose A. Pagan
Summary: Despite evidence of the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines, there are differences in vaccine beliefs across generations. The study suggests that generational imprinting and different experiences may contribute to these differences. Additional policy strategies may be needed to overcome this public health barrier.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Communication
Shuo Zhou, Jennifer Paola Villalobos, Alondra Munoz, Sheana Bull
Summary: In order to tailor health communication campaigns for COVID-19 prevention and vaccine promotion to racial and ethnic minorities facing disparities, formative research was conducted. The study found that positive perceptions of the COVID-19 vaccine were driven by beliefs in its ability to protect oneself and others, while negative perceptions were driven by concerns about safety and side effects. Latino participants desired more information about the vaccine, AA participants identified government officials getting the vaccine first as a facilitator, and AI/AN participants emphasized equitable access as important. Participants preferred informative and evidence-based messages, encouraging and motivational messages, and messages that emphasized care for family members.
HEALTH COMMUNICATION
(2022)
News Item
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ewen Callaway
Summary: As the first clinical trials in young children begin, scientists are focusing on what they want to learn from these trials.