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Medicine, General & Internal
Matthew Z. Dudley, Benjamin Schwartz, Janesse Brewer, Lilly Kan, Roger Bernier, Jennifer E. Gerber, Haley Budigan Ni, Tina M. Proveaux, Rajiv N. Rimal, Daniel A. Salmon
Summary: This study survey found that more than half of unvaccinated adults remained uncertain about COVID-19 vaccination during the surge of the Delta variant. The majority of the unvaccinated population were younger, without a bachelor's degree, earning lower income, and tended to be Republican/Independent. Concerns among the unvaccinated included safety, speed of development, and suspicion of the government and pharmaceutical companies. Additionally, about one third of the unvaccinated reported facing barriers to vaccination.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
K. H. Nguyen, K. Nguyen, K. Mansfield, J. D. Allen, L. Corlin
Summary: Less than half of children and three-quarters of adolescents are vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccination coverage is lower among households with lower education and children without preventive check-ups. Parents of unvaccinated children are more likely to distrust vaccines and the government.
Review
Immunology
Ruby A. Escobedo, Dhiraj K. Singh, Deepak Kaushal
Summary: The development of vaccines against infectious diseases is crucial in battling new viruses like SARS-CoV-2, with targeted immunotherapeutics becoming increasingly vital. This review provides an overview of key aspects of COVID-19, including dysregulated immune responses and the rapid development of vaccines.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Madison Ashworth, Linda Thunstrom, Todd L. Cherry, Stephen C. Newbold, David C. Finnoff
Summary: The study found that public messages emphasizing the personal health benefits have the largest impact on increasing vaccine intentions. Additionally, public health messages have a positive effect on vaccine intentions.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Jiangbo Fan, Xi Wang, Shuai Du, Ayan Mao, Haiping Du, Wuqi Qiu
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has posed significant challenges to global public health security, and vaccination through public health interventions has been recognized as crucial. However, mistrust plays a major role in vaccine hesitancy, thus impeding the widespread acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines. This paper aims to discuss the key issues and the role of trust in promoting the acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines and implementing effective policies.
Article
Immunology
Yi-Miao Zhao, Lin Liu, Jie Sun, Wei Yan, Kai Yuan, Yong-Bo Zheng, Zheng-An Lu, Lin Liu, Shu-Yu Ni, Si-Zhen Su, Xi-Mei Zhu, Na Zeng, Yi-Miao Gong, Ping Wu, Mao-Sheng Ran, Yue Leng, Jie Shi, Le Shi, Lin Lu, Yan-Ping Bao
Summary: The study in China shows that while the majority of the general population is willing to receive COVID-19 vaccines, hesitancy is common, with factors such as vaccine safety and information sources influencing attitudes. Vaccine acceptance, hesitancy, and resistance are associated with factors including gender, age, income, and residence.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
M. Fontan-Vela, P. Gullon, U. Bilal, M. Franco
Summary: This study examined the relationship between social and ideological factors and COVID-19 vaccine accessibility and hesitancy in the Spanish adult population. The findings suggest that education level, political ideology, and perceived importance of economic impact of the pandemic are associated with vaccine hesitancy.
Article
Immunology
John Paul Fobiwe, Peter Martus, Brian D. Poole, Jamie L. Jensen, Stefanie Joos
Summary: Trust in institutions and democracy plays a significant role in COVID-19 vaccine acceptance. The study found that factors such as trust in institutions, trust in non-pharmaceutical interventions, and various demographic factors were associated with intent to vaccinate. History of influenza vaccination and satisfaction with democratic institutions were highly predictive of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance. Results also showed that social determinants of health and receiving the flu vaccine were predictors of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance.
Article
Immunology
Takeshi Yoda, Hironobu Katsuyama
Summary: The study found that 65.7% of Japanese respondents were willing to be vaccinated, including older age groups, those living in rural areas, and individuals with underlying medical conditions; males showed less hesitancy towards vaccination. Despite the presence of selection bias, the study provides important information for understanding the willingness of Japanese people to be vaccinated.
Article
Immunology
Mehmet Emin Parlak, Erdogan Oz, Osman Kucukkelepce
Summary: This study investigated the attitudes and behaviors of breastfeeding mothers towards the COVID-19 vaccine, focusing on their knowledge and hesitation about it. It was a cross-sectional and descriptive study conducted in the Kahta district of Adiyaman, Turkey, between January and May 2022. The study included 405 mothers who visited the Kahta State Hospital Pediatrics outpatient clinic. Data was collected using a questionnaire, and consent was obtained from the participants. The vaccination rate was higher for mothers with higher education levels and for those whose breastfed child was younger than 6 months. Mothers who had been infected with the COVID-19 virus had a lower vaccination rate. Mothers who received information from their family doctor and the internet had higher vaccination rates compared to those who obtained information from other sources. Mothers with lower education levels were more likely to think that babies should stop breastfeeding before vaccination. To address vaccine hesitancy among mothers, it is important to provide accurate information and education to the whole society, especially focusing on families with lower education and economic levels.
Article
Immunology
Bent Steenberg, Nellie Myburgh, Andile Sokani, Nonhlanhla Ngwenya, Portia Mutevedzi, Shabir A. Madhi
Summary: COVID-19 immunization programs have been rolled out globally on an unprecedented scale. This article highlights the challenges faced in achieving vaccine acceptance in Soweto, South Africa. Despite normative hypothetical acceptance, vaccine uptake remains concerningly low in South Africa, particularly in Soweto. Factors such as distrust towards authorities and misinformation have contributed to hesitancy and denialism among the public. Stated intent to immunize does not necessarily translate to actual behavior. Unveiling and addressing barriers to vaccine confidence and selectivity is crucial, especially in lower-income groups with specific cultural, spiritual, historical, and socioeconomic contexts. Effective media communication and debunking of false claims are essential in promoting immunization.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Bin Wang, Xiao Zhong, Haojie Fu, Mengting He, Ruilin Hu
Summary: This paper investigates the impact and mechanisms of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy on generalized anxiety disorder. The results indicate that vaccine hesitancy directly contributes to generalized anxiety disorder, and risk perception partially mediates the relationship between the two. Furthermore, the effect of vaccine hesitancy on risk perception and generalized anxiety disorder is moderated by vaccination status.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Urszula Nowacka, Paulina Malarkiewicz, Janusz Sierdzinski, Aleksandra Januszaniec, Szymon Kozlowski, Tadeusz Issat
Summary: Pregnancy is a known factor for vaccine hesitancy, and this study investigated the vaccine uptake and hesitancy rate among pregnant and postpartum individuals. The results showed that only 59.8% of the participants were offered a vaccine by healthcare professionals. Women with higher levels of education, positive feedback about vaccination, or knowledge about COVID-19 complications in pregnancy were more likely to accept the vaccination. Hesitancy was associated with multiparity, worse educational status, and lack of previous COVID-19 infection.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Li Ping Wong, Haridah Alias, Megat Mohamad Amirul Amzar Megat Hashim, Hai Yen Lee, Sazaly AbuBakar, Ivy Chung, Zhijan Hu, Yulan Lin
Summary: This study aims to assess the acceptance of COVID-19 vaccine among Muslims in Malaysia. The majority of participants expressed a definite or probable intent to receive the vaccine. Attitudes towards vaccination were found to be the strongest influencing factor, while religious health fatalism was not significantly associated with vaccination intent.
HUMAN VACCINES & IMMUNOTHERAPEUTICS
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Zlatko Nikoloski, Elnur Aliyev, Robert E. S. Bain, Leonardo Menchini, Sahar Hegazi, Mai Zalkha, Shaza Mouawad, Neha Kapil, Amaya M. M. Gillespie
Summary: Based on a survey of over 17,000 adults in Syria, this study finds that certain demographic and socioeconomic factors significantly impact vaccination coverage. Men, older individuals, and those with higher education and trust in healthcare authorities are more likely to be vaccinated. On the other hand, younger individuals, women, and those with lower education are more likely to refuse vaccination. Those who have a neutral attitude towards vaccines are more likely to be undecided, while those who refuse vaccination trust information from private doctors, clinics, social media, and the internet.
Review
Biology
P. H. Mason, J. F. D. Dominguez, B. Winter, A. Grignolio
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Katya Tentori, Stefania Pighin, Claudio Divan, Vincenzo Crupi
Article
Mathematical & Computational Biology
Paolo Tieri, Andrea Grignolio, Alexey Zaikin, Michele Mishto, Daniel Remondini, Gastone C. Castellani, Claudio Franceschi
THEORETICAL BIOLOGY AND MEDICAL MODELLING
(2010)
Article
Immunology
Andrea Grignolio, Michele Mishto, Ana Maria Caetano Faria, Paolo Garagnani, Claudio Franceschi, Paolo Tieri
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2014)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Benedicte Melot, Paola Bordin, Caterina Bertoni, Valentina Tralli, Mariagrazia Zuccali, Andrea Grignolio, Silvia Majori, Antonio Ferro
Summary: The study in Trentino-Alto Adige region showed a high level of vaccine hesitancy and opposition to mandatory vaccination among adults. Most people rely on physicians and the internet for vaccine information, with lower usage of social media. Utilizing health professionals and social media is important in spreading scientific information about vaccination.
HUMAN VACCINES & IMMUNOTHERAPEUTICS
(2021)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Paola Stolfi, Ilaria Valentini, Maria Concetta Palumbo, Paolo Tieri, Andrea Grignolio, Filippo Castiglione
BMC BIOINFORMATICS
(2020)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Stefania Pighi, Katya Tentori
Summary: While most participants considered the swab test useful (89.6%) and provided predictive values consistent with their estimates of test diagnostic accuracy and infection prevalence (67.0%), they failed to take into account symptomatic status and geographical location in estimating the positive or negative predictive value. This highlights the importance of improving communication with the general public regarding the accuracy and significance of COVID-19 test results.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Jonathan D. Nelson, Christine Rosenauer, Vincenzo Crupi, Katya Tentori, Bjoern Meder
Summary: This study explores the task of selecting a medical test under incomplete information. The Likelihood Difference Heuristic (LDH) is proposed as a simple and effective approach for choosing the test with the highest utility. It is shown that LDH outperforms existing models of information value under certain circumstances. Additionally, the research demonstrates how the expected utilities of tests can be evaluated based on the therapeutic threshold and prior probability of the disease.
DECISION-WASHINGTON
(2022)
Proceedings Paper
Biochemical Research Methods
Paola Stolfi, Ilaria Valentini, Maria Concetta Palumbo, Paolo Tieri, Andrea Grignolio, Filippo Castiglione
2019 IEEE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON BIOINFORMATICS AND BIOMEDICINE (BIBM)
(2019)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Claudio Franceschi, Paolo Garagnani, Cristina Morsiani, Maria Conte, Aurelia Santoro, Andrea Grignolio, Daniela Monti, Miriam Capri, Stefano Salvioli
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2018)
Review
Cell Biology
Jean-Francois Moreau, Thomas Pradeu, Andrea Grignolio, Christine Nardini, Filippo Castiglione, Paolo Tieri, Miriam Capri, Stefano Salvioli, Jean-Luc Taupin, Paolo Garagnani, Claudio Franceschi
AGEING RESEARCH REVIEWS
(2017)
