Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Grazia Miraglia del Giudice, Lucio Folcarelli, Annalisa Napoli, Francesco Corea, Italo Francesco Angelillo, Collaborative Working Grp Collaborative Working Grp
Summary: The study found that COVID-19 vaccine uptake is low among pregnant women, mainly due to concerns about potential side effects on the fetus. However, there is a high willingness to receive the vaccine during pregnancy, especially among women with a university degree. This highlights the need for enhanced public health efforts and education campaigns to support gynecologists in promoting vaccination.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Sally Waheed Elkhadry, Tahany Abd El Hameed Salem, Abdelhamid Elshabrawy, Shymaa Sami Goda, Howyda Ali Al Bahwashy, Naglaa Youssef, Mai Hussein, Ramy Mohamed Ghazy
Summary: Parents of children with chronic liver disease in Egypt showed vaccine hesitancy towards COVID-19 vaccination. Factors such as age, education level, and income directly or indirectly influenced parents' hesitancy. Hesitant parents had higher attitude and trust scores. The study highlights the importance of increasing parents' awareness of childhood vaccination to enhance their decision-making ability regarding vaccination.
Article
Immunology
Pearl A. McElfish, Don E. Willis, Sumit K. Shah, Sharon Reece, Jennifer A. Andersen, Mario Schootman, Gloria Richard-Davis, James P. Selig, T. Scott Warmack
Summary: A cross-sectional survey was conducted to examine the intentions of Arkansas parents/guardians regarding COVID-19 vaccination for their child. The study found that parents'/guardians' education, vaccination status, and vaccine hesitancy were associated with their intentions to vaccinate their child. The findings also revealed ongoing barriers preventing some parents/guardians from vaccinating their child.
Article
Pediatrics
Peter G. Szilagyi, Megha D. Shah, Jeanne R. Delgado, Kyla Thomas, Nathalie Vizueta, Yan Cui, Sitaram Vangala, Rashmi Shetgiri, Arie Kapteyn
Summary: Less than half of US parents are likely to have their children receive a COVID-19 vaccine, with concerns mainly focused on vaccine safety and side effects. Pediatric health care providers play a crucial role in promoting and administering COVID-19 vaccination for children.
Letter
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Eve Dube, Dominique Gagnon, Catherine Pelletier
Summary: The study found that many parents are not concerned about the risk of their children contracting COVID-19 and believe that the risk of complications for children is low. Only a minority of parents plan to vaccinate their children, while others are hesitant or unwilling. Even if parents themselves are vaccinated, many hesitate to vaccinate their children.
HUMAN VACCINES & IMMUNOTHERAPEUTICS
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Guneet K. Jasuja, Mark Meterko, Ledjona D. Bradshaw, Richard Carbonaro, Marla L. Clayman, Lara LoBrutto, Danielle Miano, Elizabeth M. Maguire, Amanda M. Midboe, Steven M. Asch, Allen L. Gifford, D. Keith McInnes, A. Rani Elwy
Summary: Veterans have a higher risk of COVID-19 compared to the general population and may have complex attitudes toward receiving COVID-19 vaccines. The study found that a majority of veterans have been vaccinated, with reasons for not getting vaccinated including skepticism, deliberation, and distrust. Veterans generally trust the VA as a reliable source of information about vaccines.
Article
Immunology
Fengming Pan, Hongyu Zhao, Stephen Nicholas, Elizabeth Maitland, Rugang Liu, Qingzhen Hou
Summary: The study found that the vaccination rate for children against COVID-19 was 59.3%, with factors influencing parents' decision being diverse, but the main reasons for vaccinating were to protect children, family, and others, while fear of side effects and safety concerns were the main reasons for not vaccinating.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Markus Schaefer, Birgit Stark, Antonia M. Werner, Lina M. Muelder, Sebastian Heller, Jennifer L. Reichel, Lisa Schwab, Thomas Rigotti, Manfred E. Beutel, Perikles Simon, Stephan Letzel, Pavel Dietz
Summary: Vaccination hesitancy is a major challenge during the COVID-19 pandemic, and there is a lack of research on determinants of university students' vaccination behavior. This study investigated the likelihood and intention of COVID-19 vaccination among German university students and found that psychological factors, field of study, and trust in/usage of specific media and information channels were important determinants of their vaccination decision.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Heike Kluever, Felix Hartmann, Macartan Humphreys, Ferdinand Geissler, Johannes Giesecke
Summary: Recent evidence shows that vaccination hesitancy is too high in many countries to effectively control COVID-19. A study conducted in Germany involving 20,500 online respondents found that providing freedoms, financial remuneration, and local access to vaccination can increase vaccine uptake by 2-3 percentage points overall and up to 13 percentage points among undecided individuals. Different age groups responded differently to the strategies, with older cohorts preferring local access and younger cohorts favoring enhanced freedoms for vaccinated individuals.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2021)
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Chia-shi Wang, Rinchen Doma, Adrianna L. Westbrook, Jillian Johnson, Evan J. Anderson, Larry A. Greenbaum, Shaheen A. Rana, Roshan P. George, Rouba Garro, Anjali Khanna-Farber, Cam Escoffery, Robert A. Bednarczyk
Summary: This study examined COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among parents of children with chronic kidney disease or hypertension. The results showed that two-thirds of parents were unsure or unwilling to vaccinate their child against COVID-19. Additionally, hesitancy toward routine childhood and influenza vaccination was associated with hesitancy toward COVID-19 vaccines. Therefore, it is necessary to enhance communication of vaccine information relevant to kidney patients in an accessible manner to reduce vaccine hesitancy.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF KIDNEY DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Grazia Miraglia del Giudice, Giorgia Della Polla, Mario Postiglione, Italo Francesco Angelillo
Summary: A survey in Italy found that 29.9% of parents were willing to vaccinate their frail children aged 6 months-4 years against COVID-19, 21.3% were uncertain, and 48.8% did not intend to vaccinate. Parents with a higher perception of vaccine usefulness and safety, as well as those who received information from pediatricians, were more willing to vaccinate their child.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sultan F. Alhazza, Ali M. Altalhi, Khaled M. Alamri, Saleh S. Alenazi, Bader A. Alqarni, Abdulellah M. Almohaya
Summary: The study found that in Saudi Arabia, the majority of parents have a positive attitude towards children's COVID-19 vaccination, but there is still a portion of parents who are hesitant. Parents who are hesitant towards COVID-19 vaccination are mainly concentrated in specific groups, such as young mothers, parents who have not received COVID-19 or influenza vaccines, etc.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mario Postiglione, Grazia Miraglia del Giudice, Giorgia Della Polla, Italo Francesco Angelillo
Summary: This cross-sectional survey in Italy reveals that only 10.5% of parents/guardians were very concerned about the risk of COVID-19 infection, and the average ratings for perceived utility and safety of the COVID-19 vaccine were 3.3 and 3.2 respectively. Only 13.7% of participants were willing to vaccinate their healthy children against COVID-19, while 20.1% were uncertain and 66.2% had no intention to do so. Parents/guardians of older children, those who received information from healthcare professionals, those who believed the vaccine to be useful, and those with lower hesitancy were more willing to vaccinate their child. The findings highlight the need for improvement in community-based education campaigns and addressing parental concerns to increase vaccine willingness.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Benjamin Fogel, Eric W. Schaefer, Steven D. Hicks
Summary: In a season with a concurrent COVID-19 pandemic, early pediatric influenza vaccination rates declined, with 2020 showing lower rates compared to 2018. Children with private insurance were more likely to receive early vaccination in 2020, while children with public insurance were less likely, indicating disparities in access to early vaccination during the pandemic.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Gabriella Di Giuseppe, Concetta P. Pelullo, Raffaele Lanzano, Francesco Napolitano, Maria Pavia
Summary: This cross-sectional study assessed the knowledge, attitudes, and preventive practices of incarcerated people towards COVID-19. The findings showed that the majority of respondents were aware of the transmission of COVID-19 through respiratory droplets and the increased risk for severe disease in patients with chronic conditions. Most participants believed that COVID-19 is more severe than influenza and could have serious consequences in their institution. However, only a small percentage felt confident in their ability to protect themselves from SARS-CoV-2 infection. A significant number of incarcerated individuals expressed willingness to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, particularly those who were older, aware of the availability of the vaccine, believed in the severity of COVID-19 compared to influenza, and had confidence in their ability to protect themselves from infection. The study highlights the importance of addressing vaccine hesitancy in prisons to increase vaccine confidence among incarcerated populations.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Aida Bianco, Giorgia Della Polla, Silvia Angelillo, Concetta P. Pelullo, Francesca Licata, Italo F. Angelillo
Summary: Understanding parents' hesitancy towards COVID-19 vaccination for their children is important. A survey in Italy showed that the perceived risk, belief in the usefulness of the vaccine, and information sources all play a role in parents' decision-making. Communication and public health interventions are needed to address parents' concerns and promote vaccination.
EXPERT REVIEW OF VACCINES
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Lucio Folcarelli, Grazia Miraglia del Giudice, Francesco Corea, Italo F. Angelillo
Summary: This study investigated the willingness to receive the booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine among individuals who had completed the primary vaccination series in a hospital in Naples, Italy. The results showed that the majority of respondents were willing to receive the booster dose. Females and individuals without a cohabitant had a higher perceived risk of infection. Older respondents, those who perceived improved health status after the primary vaccination, those with friends or family members diagnosed with COVID-19, those who received information from official government organizations, and those who did not need additional information were more willing to get the booster dose. However, a minority of respondents hesitated to receive the booster dose, especially those who reported a lower health status after the primary vaccination, those without friends or family members diagnosed with COVID-19, those who did not receive information from official government organizations, and those who needed additional information. Information and communication regarding the benefits and efficacy of the booster dose are important to control the pandemic.
Article
Immunology
Francesco Corea, Lucio Folcarelli, Annalisa Napoli, Grazia Miraglia del Giudice, Italo Francesco Angelillo
Summary: The objective of this survey was to explore the adherence to COVID-19 preventive measures among individuals who received the COVID-19 vaccine booster dose in Italy and identify associated predictors. The survey found that individuals' concern about contracting COVID-19 changed before and after vaccination, with females, those with lower self-perceived health status, and those who perceived COVID-19 as a serious health problem being more likely to report higher concern after receiving the booster dose. The majority of individuals were willing to continue practicing the preventive measures after vaccination. The findings suggest the need for targeted policy interventions to reduce the spread of SARS-CoV-2.
Article
Immunology
Grazia Miraglia del Giudice, Giorgia Della Polla, Lucio Folcarelli, Annalisa Napoli, Raffaella Punzo, Martina Peracchini, Italo Francesco Angelillo
Summary: This cross-sectional survey investigated the knowledge, attitudes, and practices concerning the COVID-19 vaccination for pregnant women among midwives in Italy and the associated factors. The results showed that midwives with more education and who received information from official government organizations or scientific journals were more likely to have knowledge about the vaccine. The study also found that the perceived utility of the vaccination, workplace, personal concerns, and beliefs about the severity and safety of COVID-19 were factors influencing midwives' attitudes and practices.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Giorgia Della Polla, Grazia Miraglia del Giudice, Concetta Paola Pelullo, Italo Francesco Angelillo
Summary: The Italian Ministry of Health recommends the bivalent second booster dose of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine for individuals aged 60 and above, those with high frailty due to other conditions, and healthcare workers. A survey conducted in Naples, Italy aimed to understand the reasons for receiving the booster dose and associated factors among eligible individuals. The findings showed that concerns about acquiring COVID-19 were low, with younger individuals, those with chronic medical conditions, and those who perceived the disease as more serious being more concerned.
HUMAN VACCINES & IMMUNOTHERAPEUTICS
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Grazia Miraglia del Giudice, Lucio Folcarelli, Giorgia Della Polla, Annalisa Napoli, Italo Francesco Angelillo
Summary: This cross-sectional survey explored the attitudes and factors associated with receiving the second booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine among older adults and people with chronic medical conditions in Naples, Italy. The study found that males, those perceiving COVID-19 as a severe illness, those aware of their risk of infection, and those with higher trust in information were more likely to perceive the vaccine's utility. The main reasons for receiving the second dose included protection of self and family, fear of acquiring the disease, and physician's recommendation. Younger participants and those perceiving COVID-19 as severe were more likely to indicate protection as a reason, while individuals with chronic medical conditions and lower trust in information were more likely to receive the vaccine due to perceived risk of severe infection. Physicians play a crucial role in emphasizing the importance of the second dose and aiding decision-making.
Article
Immunology
Gabriella Di Giuseppe, Silvia Angelillo, Aida Bianco, Francesca Galle, Francesca Licata, Giorgio Liguori, Francesco Napolitano, Carmelo Giuseppe Angelo Nobile, Maria Pavia, Concetta Paola Pelullo, Italo Francesco Angelillo
Summary: This survey examined the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding HPV preventive measures among university students in Italy. The results showed that females, those aged 25-30 years, those who have had oral sex, those who have received information from physicians, and those who needed additional information were more knowledgeable. Only 39.1% had received at least one HPV vaccination dose, and factors such as being female, enrolled in health sciences, and having a higher knowledge about HPV were associated with a higher willingness to receive the vaccine.
Article
Immunology
Giorgia Della Polla, Grazia Miraglia del Giudice, Mario Postiglione, Italo Francesco Angelillo
Summary: This study investigates the willingness and uptake of recommended vaccinations among parents of children with chronic medical conditions in Italy. It finds that only 34.9% of the sample received all vaccinations and only 17.9% were willing to vaccinate their child. Factors influencing vaccination include physician recommendations, age, education level, and information sources.