Article
Immunology
Majdi M. Sabahelzain, Ahmed Tagelsir, Yasir Ahmed Mohammed Elhadi, Omayma Abdalla
Summary: This study examined whether parental perceptions about the availability of measles vaccine services and parental hesitancy towards the measles vaccine can directly or indirectly predict measles vaccine uptake. The results showed that parental perception of vaccine accessibility and availability indirectly influenced measles vaccine uptake through the mediation effect of measles vaccine hesitancy.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Cristiana Ferrari, Giuseppina Somma, Ole Olesen, Ersilia Buonomo, Matteo Pasanisi Zingarello, Andrea Mazza, Stefano Rizza, Luca Di Giampaolo, Andrea Magrini, Francesca Ponzani, Luca Coppeta
Summary: This article examines the vaccine uptake of measles among medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results showed low vaccination rates, with no significant difference compared to the pre-pandemic period. However, the proportion of serologically immune individuals to measles has increased due to recent mandatory vaccination policies. Nevertheless, compliance with free workplace vaccination offers among medical students starting their training remains suboptimal. Occupational health services should raise awareness and implement strategies to achieve comprehensive measles vaccination coverage among healthcare workers.
HUMAN VACCINES & IMMUNOTHERAPEUTICS
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
I. Tsiligianni, I Bouloukaki, G. Papazisis, A. Paganas, E. Chatzimanolis, M. Kalatharas, I. Platakis, I. Tirodimos, T. Dardavesis, Z. Tsimtsiou
Summary: Insufficient adult vaccination coverage rates remain an international challenge. This study explored vaccination coverage and predictors of vaccine uptake in Greece and found that perception of disease risk, concerns about side-effects and efficacy, and mistrust in pharmaceutical companies were common factors associated with vaccine uptake. The strongest predictor of vaccination status was the doctor's recommendation, and being well-informed about each vaccine also influenced uptake.
Article
Immunology
Majdi M. Sabahelzain, Mohamed Moukhyer, Bart van den Borne, Hans Bosma
Summary: This study found that measles vaccine hesitancy predicts measles vaccine uptake, and addressing vaccine hesitancy through communication strategies will improve vaccine uptake.
Letter
Psychology, Clinical
Gul Deniz Salali, Mete Sefa Uysal
Summary: This study examined the effectiveness of different incentives (prestige-based, conformist, and risk-based) for increasing COVID-19 vaccine intention in the UK, USA, and Turkey. The results showed that vaccination of an expert scientist was the most effective incentive, followed by vaccination of friends and family, and exposure to the death of someone from the disease. Vaccine incentives were less effective for those who originally refused the vaccine compared to those who were hesitant. Despite having the highest percentage of vaccine-hesitant participants, Turkey had the highest mean effectiveness scores for incentives, suggesting that an informed vaccine promotion strategy can be successful in the country.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Jessica Carter, Shannon Rutherford, Erika Borkoles
Summary: This research explores the factors influencing vaccine uptake among younger Australian women in rural and regional communities. It finds that inadequate and sometimes misleading information, as well as access issues, affect their vaccination intentions. Personal benefits have a greater impact on vaccination intentions than health benefits.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sujarwoto Sujarwoto, Asri Maharani
Summary: Lack of knowledge about COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccines is a significant barrier to vaccine uptake in low- and middle-income countries. A study conducted in Malang, East Java, Indonesia found that knowledge about COVID-19 is associated with willingness to receive a COVID-19 vaccine and vaccine uptake. Improving knowledge about COVID-19 can enhance individual willingness to receive the vaccine and improve vaccine uptake.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Margaret K. Doll, Samuel D. Weitzen, Kathryn T. Morrison
Summary: The study shows that the measles outbreak at Disneyland had differential effects on measles-containing vaccine (MCV) coverage among U.S. children, particularly in terms of maternal education and age of MCV administration.
Article
Immunology
Donald J. Alcendor, Patricia Matthews-Juarez, Neely Williams, Derek Wilus, Mohammad Tabatabai, Esarrah Hopkins, Kirstyn George, Ashley H. Leon, Rafael Santiago, Arthur Lee, Duane Smoot, James E. K. Hildreth, Paul D. Juarez
Summary: COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and uptake among Southern states in the US has been a problem. A survey was conducted to explore COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among medically underserved communities in Tennessee. The survey revealed an association between race and vaccination status. Reasons for refusing the vaccines include distrust in vaccine safety, concerns about side effects, fear of needles, and vaccine efficacy.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
K. Viswanath, Mesfin Bekalu, Dhriti Dhawan, Ramya Pinnamaneni, Jenna Lang, Rachel McLoud
Summary: Our study identified race/ethnicity, risk perceptions, exposure to different media for COVID-19 news, party identification and confidence in scientists as factors that would be affecting COVID-19 vaccine uptake. The good news is that these are addressable through strategic public health communications, but a lot of work remains to be done with some urgency.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Laura Ha, Candace Levian, Naomi Greene, Ilona Goldfarb, Anna Hirsch, Mariam Naqvi
Summary: Pregnant patients who received Tdap and influenza vaccines were more likely to accept COVID-19 vaccination. Advanced maternal age, obesity, Asian race, and private insurance were predictors of vaccine uptake. There were no differences in preterm birth, low birthweight, and NICU admission between patients who received and did not receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
JOURNAL OF INFECTION
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Bing Wang, Rebecca Nolan, Helen Marshall
Summary: The study found that in Australia, people with low socioeconomic and education levels, non-English speaking backgrounds, and those who are parents are less willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Mandatory vaccination policies are not highly favored, but older respondents aged 70 and above are more supportive of various vaccination strategies.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ann-Kathrin Ruf, Sabine Voelkl-Kernstock, Magdalena Eitenberger, Marcus Gabriel, Elisabeth Klager, Maria Kletecka-Pulker, Sophie Klomfar, Anna Teufel, Thomas Wochele-Thoma
Summary: Since the availability of COVID-19 vaccines, there has been a public debate on their use, especially among healthcare and social workers. Employers play a crucial role in providing information and influencing vaccine decision-making, which involves public debate, world views, political influences, and information uptake.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yeunkyung Kim, Jihye Kim, Yue Li
Summary: This study evaluated whether the Massachusetts COVID-19 vaccine lottery increased vaccine uptake. The results showed insufficient evidence to conclude that the lottery was associated with an increased number of adult COVID-19 vaccinations.
Article
Immunology
Sohail Agha, Adaobi Chine, Mathias Lalika, Samikshya Pandey, Aparna Seth, Alison Wiyeh, Alyssa Seng, Nandan Rao, Akhtar Badshah
Summary: The study found that high motivation and high practical ability were important predictors of healthcare workers being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, but only a minority of healthcare workers possessed both characteristics. Healthcare workers generally believed that getting vaccinated against COVID-19 was important, but faced challenges in terms of practical ability.
Letter
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Pathum Sookaromdee, Viroj Wiwanitkit
DIGESTIVE AND LIVER DISEASE
(2023)
Letter
Oncology
Rujittika Mungmunpuntipantip, Viroj Wiwanitkit
Summary: This correspondence focuses on the published article regarding SDC4-rs1981429, ATM-rs228590, and biomarkers of breast cancer risk, with a discussion on confounding factors.
JOURNAL OF CANCER RESEARCH AND CLINICAL ONCOLOGY
(2023)
Letter
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Amnuay Kleebayoon, Viroj Wiwanitkit
CLINICAL CARDIOLOGY
(2023)
Letter
Pediatrics
Amnuay Kleebayoon, Viroj Wiwanitki
JOURNAL OF PAEDIATRICS AND CHILD HEALTH
(2023)
Letter
Rheumatology
Amnuay Kleebayoon, Viroj Wiwanitkit
ARTHRITIS CARE & RESEARCH
(2023)
Letter
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Beuy Joob, Viroj Wiwanitkit
ENDOCRINOLOGY AND METABOLISM
(2023)
Letter
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Rujittika Mungmunpuntipantip, Viroj Wiwanitkit
CIENCIA & SAUDE COLETIVA
(2023)
Letter
Pathology
Hinpetch Daungsupawong, Viroj Wiwanitkit
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PATHOLOGY
(2023)
Letter
Clinical Neurology
Amnuay Kleebayoon, Viroj Wiwanitkit
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY
(2023)
Letter
Surgery
Amnuay Kleebayoon, Viroj Wiwanitkit
JOURNAL OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY
(2023)
Letter
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Rujittika Mungmunpuntipantip, Viroj Wiwanitkit
TURKISH JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2023)
Letter
Infectious Diseases
Pathum Sookaromdee, Viroj Wiwanitkit
INFECTION AND CHEMOTHERAPY
(2023)
Letter
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Amnuay Kleebayoon, Viroj Wiwanitkit
JOURNAL OF ULTRASOUND
(2023)
Letter
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Rujittika Mungmunpuntipantip, Amnuay Kleebayoon, Viroj Wiwanitkit
IMAGING SCIENCE IN DENTISTRY
(2023)
Letter
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Amnuay Kleebayoon, Viroj Wiwanitkit
JOURNAL OF THE KOREAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
(2023)
