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Immunology
Christian Bengoa Terrero, Marian Bas Villalobos, Ana Pastor Rodriguez-Monino, Maria Dolores Lasheras Carbajo, Julian Perez-Villacastin, Maria Jesus Garcia Torrent, Rafael Sanchez-del-Hoyo, Eneko Bengoa San Sebastian, Alberto Garcia Lledo
Summary: This study finds that factors such as the size of the healthcare center and the economic condition of the patient's area affect influenza vaccination rates. The study also reveals that in the high-risk groups aged 60-64 and 65 and above, areas with fewer healthcare workers have higher vaccination rates.
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Immunology
Ewa Talarek, Joanna Warzecha, Marcin Banasiuk, Aleksandra Banaszkiewicz
Summary: The influenza vaccine uptake among medical students at the Medical University of Warsaw, Poland increased significantly in 2020, but there is still room for improvement; the majority of students expressed their willingness to receive a hypothetical Ebola or COVID-19 vaccine. The study found that the influenza vaccine uptake status was a predictor of medical students' intention to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
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Immunology
Ignacio Hernandez-Garcia, Moises Garces-Redondo, Joana Rodriguez-Montolio, Irantzu Bengoa-Urrengoechea, Judit Espinosa-Rueda, Carlos Aibar-Remon
Summary: The objective of this study was to determine the influenza vaccination rate among multiple sclerosis patients in Spain. The study found that previous vaccination and recommendation from the hospital vaccination unit were associated with receiving the vaccine. The coverage rate was intermediate compared to other countries, and there is a need to improve the referral system to increase vaccination rates.
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Infectious Diseases
Can Chen, Xiaoxiao Liu, Danying Yan, Yuqing Zhou, Cheng Ding, Lu Chen, Lei Lan, Chenyang Huang, Daixi Jiang, Xiaobao Zhang, Zhou Guan, Xiaofang Fu, Yuxia Du, Yushi Lin, Changtai Zhu, Jie Wu, Lanjuan Li, Shigui Yang
Summary: The global influenza vaccination rates are generally low, especially in the general population. High-income countries/regions have significantly higher vaccination rates compared to middle-income countries/regions. Factors such as free vaccination policies, perception of vaccine efficacy, healthcare workers' recommendations, and vaccination history positively influence vaccine uptake.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2022)
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Infectious Diseases
Qiuyi Xu, Hejiang Wei, Simin Wen, Jiamin Chen, Yuxuan Lei, Yanhui Cheng, Weijuan Huang, Dayan Wang, Yuelong Shu
Summary: This study aimed to explore factors related to the immune response to influenza vaccines. The results showed that the immune response was associated with age group, vaccination history, chronic conditions, frequency of colds, and region. Age, vaccination history, frequency of colds, and chronic conditions had varying degrees of impact on the efficacy of the influenza vaccine. Therefore, it is necessary to develop optimized vaccination strategies for vulnerable groups to improve the effectiveness of influenza vaccines.
BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Bryan N. N. Patenaude, Salin Sriudomporn, Deborah Odihi, Joshua Mak, Gatien de Broucker
Summary: This study applies the VERSE vaccination equity toolkit to measure global immunization coverage inequality and compares it with traditional wealth-quintile based ranking methods. The findings show that using a multidimensional ranking method results in larger inequities than traditional methods, indicating an underestimation of the gap between the poorest and richest populations. Rating: 8/10
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Immunology
Surarong Chinwong, Suthinee Taesotikul, Duangruthai Koenkaew, Thanannat Thanomjit, Arintaya Phrommintikul, Dujrudee Chinwong
Summary: This study investigated influenza vaccination coverage, knowledge level, and related factors in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) or ischemic heart disease (IHD) in a tertiary hospital in northern Thailand. Of the 150 patients interviewed, 45.3% received influenza vaccination. Knowledge level did not differ between vaccinated and non-vaccinated individuals. Multivariable logistic regression analysis revealed that knowing their right to receive free vaccinations and perceiving a need for vaccination were significantly associated with receiving the influenza vaccine. Overall, vaccination coverage was low, but knowledge level was high in these patients. Factors such as awareness of entitlement and perceived need should be considered to promote influenza vaccination in patients with DM and IHD.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yuping Tsai, James A. Singleton, Hilda Razzaghi
Summary: The study reveals discrepancies in influenza vaccination coverage between self-reported and claim-based data. According to the survey data, sex, racial and ethnic, and urban-rural disparities in influenza vaccination were noticeably smaller compared to the claim-based data.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2022)
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Immunology
Huong Q. McLean, Min Z. Levine, Jennifer P. King, Brendan Flannery, Edward A. Belongia
Summary: Sequential vaccination with enhanced vaccines did not reduce immunogenicity in adults aged 65 through 74 years. Serologic response to cell-propagated A/H3N2 was suboptimal for all vaccines.
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Immunology
Firew Tekle Bobo, Augustine Asante, Mirkuzie Woldie, Angela Dawson, Andrew Hayen
Summary: In sub-Saharan Africa, inequalities in child vaccination coverage persist with most countries showing a pro-rich vaccination coverage, while a few countries exhibit pro-poor coverage. Countries with lower vaccination coverage tend to have higher inequalities, especially among unvaccinated children from disadvantaged subgroups. Factors such as receiving antenatal care, facility delivery, maternal education, household wealth, and radio exposure contribute to higher vaccine uptake. Efforts to improve vaccination services access, coverage, and reduce inequalities are essential to address the disparities in child vaccination in sub-Saharan Africa.
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Immunology
Abdallah Mkopi, Sally Mtenga, Charles Festo, Grace Mhalu, Josephine Shabani, Robert Tillya, Ame Masemo, Khamis Kheir, Mohamed Nassor, William Mwengee, Dafrossa Lyimo, Honorati Masanja
Summary: Globally, measles and rubella are major causes of child mortality and birth defects, with a target set by the Global Vaccine Action Plan to eliminate MR vaccine. In Tanzania, factors associated with non-coverage of MR vaccination among children include age, household wealth, caregivers' age and marital status.
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Simin Wen, Zhengyu Wu, Shuyi Zhong, Mao Li, Yuelong Shu
Summary: This paper reviews the factors that may influence the immunogenicity of influenza vaccines, including vaccine factors, adjuvants, individual factors, repeated vaccination, and genetic factors, and emphasizes the importance of fully identifying these factors.
HUMAN VACCINES & IMMUNOTHERAPEUTICS
(2021)
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Oncology
Ji Eun Lee, Dong Wook Shin, Jinyoung Shin, In Young Cho, Jungkwon Lee, JiHye Hwang, BeLong Cho, Yun-Mi Song
Summary: The study found that influenza vaccination rate was suboptimal in cancer survivors, especially among younger survivors. Factors associated with influenza vaccination differed between younger and elderly survivors, suggesting targeted strategies are necessary for improving vaccination rates based on individual characteristics such as age, lifestyle, cancer treatment modality, cancer type, and education level.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CANCER CARE
(2021)
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Immunology
Hangjie Zhang, Xiang Ren, Keqing Tian, Jianxing Yu, Aiqing Zhu, Lijie Zhang, George Fu Gao, Zhongjie Li
Summary: The survey found that there were a high number of influenza cases among children in China and a low influenza vaccine coverage. The main reasons for not getting vaccinated were healthcare workers not recommending the vaccine, lack of knowledge about the vaccine, and lack of confidence in its effectiveness. The findings highlight the importance of awareness about influenza, hygienic behavior, and the effectiveness of the influenza vaccine among children and their family members.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Hongbiao Chen, Qiushuang Li, Minyi Zhang, Zihao Gu, Xiaofeng Zhou, He Cao, Fei Wu, Minyi Liang, Liting Zheng, Juxian Xian, Qing Chen, Qihui Lin
Summary: This study investigated the factors associated with influenza coverage and willingness in chronic disease patients aged 60 years and above in Longhua district, Shenzhen City of southern China. The results showed that the vaccination coverage was low but the willingness to receive the vaccine was high. Factors such as age, education level, use of a family doctor, frequency of physical examinations, and smoking were positively associated with influenza vaccination, while older age was negatively associated with vaccination willingness.
HUMAN VACCINES & IMMUNOTHERAPEUTICS
(2022)
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Clinical Neurology
Wanqing Wu, Ding Ding, Qianhua Zhao, Zhenxu Xiao, Jianfeng Luo, Mary Ganguli, Tiffany F. Hughes, Erin Jacobsen, Mary N. Haan, Kristine van Dang, Maria Fernanda Lima-Costa, Sergio Luis Blay, Erico de Castro-Costa, Tze Pin Ng, Xinyi Gwee, Qi Gao, Oye Gureje, Akin Ojagbemi, Toyin Bello, Suzana Shahar, Arimi Fitri Mat Ludin, Nurul Fatin Malek Rivan, Nikolaos Scarmeas, Costas A. Anastasiou, Mary Yannakoulia, Henry Brodaty, John D. Crawford, Richard B. Lipton, Carol A. Derby, Mindy J. Katz, Darren M. Lipnicki, Perminder S. Sachdev
Summary: This multinational study found that engaging in 3.1 to 6.0 hours of physical activity per week and expending 9.1 to 18.0 MET-hours of energy may reduce the risk of dementia among older adults.
ALZHEIMERS & DEMENTIA
(2023)
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Pediatrics
Ester Mourao Correa, Caroline de Oliveira Gallo, Jose Leopoldo Ferreira Antunes, Patricia Constante Jaime
Summary: The study analyzed the temporal tendency of stunting prevalence among children under five years of age in the Brazilian Northern Region from 2008 to 2017. It found a reduction in stunting prevalence in the Northern Region, particularly in three states. The study also revealed a negative correlation between SISVAN coverage and stunting prevalence in four states.
JORNAL DE PEDIATRIA
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ana Paula Sayuri Sato, Alexandra Crispim Boing, Rosa Livia Freitas de Almeida, Mariana Otero Xavier, Rafael da Silveira Moreira, Edson Zangiacomi Martinez, Alicia Matijasevich, Maria Rita Donalisio
Summary: This study analyzed vaccine coverage, its homogeneity, and measles cases in Brazil from 2011 to 2021, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings showed a progressive decline in vaccine coverage and homogeneity after 2015, with a more significant impact after 2020, especially in the North and Northeast regions. Lower vaccine coverage clusters were associated with worse human development indicators, social inequality, and limited access to healthcare services. The pandemic exacerbated health inequalities, highlighting the importance of strengthening primary care, improving health communication, and ensuring vaccine access to reduce missed opportunities and vaccine hesitancy.
CIENCIA & SAUDE COLETIVA
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Maria Rita Donalisio, Alexandra Crispim Boing, Ana Paula Sayuri Sato, Edson Zangiacomi Martinez, Mariana Otero Xavier, Rosa Livia Freitas de Almeida, Rafael da Silveira Moreira, Rejane Christine de Sousa Queiroz, Alicia Matijasevich
Summary: The drop in childhood vaccination coverage, including poliomyelitis, is a major health concern. This study analyzed the temporal trend of polio vaccine coverage in the first year of life from 2011 to 2021 and mapped vaccination coverage in Brazil, including the COVID-19 pandemic period. The findings revealed a reduction in vaccination coverage in all regions, especially in the North and Northeast regions and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The drop in coverage was more pronounced in socially vulnerable states and health regions after 2019, indicating a risk of wild virus reintroduction.
CIENCIA & SAUDE COLETIVA
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Jessica Gong, Katie Harris, Darren M. Lipnicki, Erico Castro-Costa, Maria Fernanda Lima-Costa, Breno S. Diniz, Shifu Xiao, Richard B. Lipton, Mindy J. Katz, Cuiling Wang, Pierre-Marie Preux, Maelenn Guerchet, Antoine Gbessemehlan, Karen Ritchie, Marie-Laure Ancelin, Ingmar Skoog, Jenna Najar, Therese Rydberg Sterner, Nikolaos Scarmeas, Mary Yannakoulia, Mary H. Kosmidis, Antonio Guaita, Elena Rolandi, Annalisa Davin, Oye Gureje, Stella Trompet, Jacobijn Gussekloo, Steffi Riedel-Heller, Alexander Pabst, Susanne Rohr, Suzana Shahar, Devinder Kaur Ajit Singh, Nurul Fatin Malek Rivan, Martin van Boxtel, Sebastian Kohler, Mary Ganguli, Chung-Chou Chang, Erin Jacobsen, Mary Haan, Ding Ding, Qianhua Zhao, Zhenxu Xiao, Kenji Narazaki, Tao Chen, Sanmei Chen, Tze Pin Ng, Xinyi Gwee, Katya Numbers, Karen A. Mather, Marcia Scazufca, Antonio Lobo, Concepcion De-la-Camara, Elena Lobo, Perminder S. Sachdev, Henry Brodaty, Maree L. Hackett, Sanne A. E. Peters, Mark Woodward
Summary: This meta-analysis of data from 21 cohorts across six continents found that women have a higher risk of developing dementia than men, especially in low- and lower-middle-income economies. Longer education and former alcohol use are stronger risk factors for dementia in men than in women, while other risk factors have similar effects in both genders.
ALZHEIMERS & DEMENTIA
(2023)
Letter
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Jenny Abanto, Jessica Mayumi Maruyama, Emanuella Pinheiro, Alicia Matijasevich, Jose Leopoldo Ferreira Antunes, Marcelo Bonecker, Marly Augusto Cardoso
COMMUNITY DENTISTRY AND ORAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
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Gerontology
James Macinko, Hiram Beltran-Sanchez, Juliana Vaz de Melo Mambrini, Maria Fernanda Lima-Costa
Summary: Factors such as education, marital status, sex, underweight, chronic conditions, functional limitations, self-rated health, grip strength, and smoking are all associated with mortality risk among older Brazilians.
JOURNAL OF AGING AND HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Fabricio dos Santos Menezes, Stela Verzinhasse Peres, Gilberto de Castro, Jose Leopoldo Ferreira Antunes, Maria do Rosario Dias de Oliveira Latorre, Tatiana Natasha Toporcov
Summary: A hospital-based cohort study in Brazil found that socioeconomic status (SES) influenced survival rates in oropharynx cancers (OPC), oral cavity cancers (OCC), and larynx cancers (LC). The highest risk of death was observed in the most vulnerable social strata, such as illiterates or patients relying on publicly funded healthcare services. Disparities in survival rates increased over time in OPC due to improvements in the highest SES, while they decreased in OCC and LC.
HEAD AND NECK-JOURNAL FOR THE SCIENCES AND SPECIALTIES OF THE HEAD AND NECK
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nair Tavares Milhem Ygnatios, Maria Fernanda Lima-Costa, Juliana Lustosa Torres
Summary: This cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate the association between food consumption (meat, fish, and fruits and vegetables), anthropometric indicators (body mass index, waist circumference, and waist-to-height ratio), and frailty; and to verify whether these associations vary with edentulism. The study found that non-regular meat consumption was positively associated with pre-frailty and frailty, while non-regular fish consumption and underweight were associated only with frailty. Interaction analysis revealed a marginal interaction between meat consumption and edentulism, with non-regular meat consumption remaining associated with frailty only in edentulous individuals. The results highlight the importance of nutritional assessment, oral health, and public health-promoting policies to prevent, delay, and/or reverse frailty in older adults.
CIENCIA & SAUDE COLETIVA
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nair Tavares Milhem Ygnatios, Bruno de Souza Moreira, Maria Fernanda Lima-Costa, Juliana Lustosa Torres
Summary: This study identified differences in dietary and anthropometric factors among older Brazilian adults living in urban-rural areas. The results showed that compared to urban areas, rural areas had lower consumption of fruit/vegetables but higher salt intake. Rural areas also had lower high waist circumference and lower availability of fruit/vegetables in the neighborhood but higher self-production of food. The study suggests that interventions should focus on promoting fruit/vegetable consumption in urban areas and encouraging self-production of food in rural areas.
CADERNOS DE SAUDE PUBLICA
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Paula Bolbinski, Mary Anne Nascimento-Souza, Maria Fernanda Lima-Costa, Sergio Viana Peixoto
Summary: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of recommended consumption of fruits and vegetables among older adults in Brazil and identify associated factors. The findings showed a low prevalence of recommended consumption, with only 12.9% meeting the recommended intake. Factors such as gender, age group, education level, smoking status, and medical appointments were found to be associated with recommended consumption. These findings highlight the need for policies to increase fruit and vegetable intake among older adults.
CADERNOS DE SAUDE PUBLICA
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Pricila H. Mullachery, Maria Fernanda Lima-Costa, Antonio Ignacio de Loyola Filho
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence of pain and the use of prescription opioids among older adults in Brazil. It found a high prevalence of pain and 30% of those reporting pain used opioid analgesics. Therefore, monitoring the use of prescription opioids is crucial to prevent harmful consequences.
LANCET REGIONAL HEALTH-AMERICAS
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Jaquelini Betta Canever, Leticia Martins Candido, Bruno de Souza Moreira, Ana Lucia Danielewicz, Helena Iturvides Cimarosti, Maria Fernanda Lima-Costa, Nubia Carelli Pereira de Avelar
Summary: This study investigated the association between self-reported sleep problems and pain manifestations in older adults. The results showed that older adults with poor sleep quality, insomnia, and daytime sleepiness were more likely to report frequent pain and pain-related disability. These findings may inform the development of programs and public health policies.
EUROPEAN GERIATRIC MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jaquelini Betta Canever, Leticia Martins Candido, Bruno de Souza Moreira, Ana Lucia Danielewicz, Helena Iturvides Cimarosti, Maria Fernanda Lima-Costa, Nuhia Carelli Pereira de Avelar
Summary: Sleep problems, including insomnia and daytime sleepiness, are common among older adults. Factors such as female sex, presence of chronic diseases, poor diet, and self-rated health are associated with sleep problems. However, regular alcohol consumption may have a protective effect against initial insomnia. These findings can be used to develop strategies for addressing sleep problems in older adults.
CADERNOS DE SAUDE PUBLICA
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Janderson Diego Pimenta da Silva, Isadora Viegas Martins, Luciana Helena Reis Braga, Cesar Messias de Oliveira, Maria Fernanda Lima-Costa, Luciana de Souza Braga, Juliana Lustosa Torres
Summary: This study investigated the differences in determinants of active aging and their association with physical health between older adults in Brazil and England. The results showed that overall, the active aging determinants were worse in Brazil than in England, except for life satisfaction. Social determinants had the most significant difference, mainly due to lower education levels in Brazil. All determinants were associated with health in both countries, but the association was stronger with behavioral factors in England compared to Brazil.
CADERNOS DE SAUDE PUBLICA
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Rodrigo C. Menezes, Isabella B. B. Ferreira, Luciana Sobral, Stefania L. Garcia, Hugo N. Pustilnik, Mariana Araujo-Pereira, Bruno B. Andrade
Summary: This study aimed to identify the clinical features associated with viral pathogens responsible for severe lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI) in children. The study found that different viral agents have distinct associations with clinical features in children.
JOURNAL OF INFECTION AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ambrina Khatoon, Syed F. Hussain, Syed M. Shahid, Santosh Kumar Sidhwani, Salman Ahmed Khan, Omer Ahmed Shaikh, Abdulqadir J. Nashwan
Summary: Despite the increasing incidence of Staphylococcus aureus infection and dissemination in Pakistan, research on the epidemiology of different Staphylococcus aureus clones has been limited. This study used multilocus sequence typing (MLST) to analyze the epidemiology of Staphylococcus aureus in the area, finding high diversity of locally circulating clones defined by their geographic epidemiology.
JOURNAL OF INFECTION AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2024)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Amir Khorram-Manesh, Krzysztof Goniewicz, Frederick M. Burkle Jr
Summary: This article discusses the management approach for globalized diseases in a globalized world. Through literature review and analysis, key focuses including data-driven decision-making, robust technology infrastructure, global cooperation, and ongoing public health education are identified. The weaknesses of current pandemic management systems are revealed, and recommendations for strengthening future pandemic management are provided.
JOURNAL OF INFECTION AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mst S. Munira, Yuta Okada, Hiroshi Nishiura
Summary: This study estimates the life expectancy at birth in Japan at the end of 2022 using death datasets from Aichi and Fukui prefectures. The results suggest that the impact of the pandemic on life expectancy was relatively small by the end of 2022.
JOURNAL OF INFECTION AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2024)
