Review
Urology & Nephrology
Katharina Beyer, Ravi Barod, Louis Fox, Mieke Van Hemelrijck, Netty Kinsella
Summary: This study identified key barriers and facilitators influencing treatment decision making in localized kidney cancer, categorized into kidney cancer specific characteristics, decision maker related criteria, and contextual factors. Future interventions to improve the decision making process should take these factors into consideration to ensure a better patient experience.
JOURNAL OF UROLOGY
(2021)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
A. P. Faria, T. P. R. da Silva, C. K. Duarte, L. L. Mendes, F. B. O. Santos, F. P. Matozinhos
Summary: This study aimed to determine the effect of several factors on the uptake of tetanus vaccination in pregnant women. The results showed a significant association between tetanus vaccination and factors such as higher number of prenatal visits, higher maternal age, being single, professional vaccine guidance, and uptake of influenza vaccine.
Review
Immunology
Sylvia Ayieko, Kimberly Baker, Sarah E. Messiah, Brianna Lewis, Christine Markham
Summary: Despite low uptake among pregnant women in Sub-Saharan Africa, this scoping review found that knowledge and attitudes were critical factors influencing COVID-19 vaccination decision-making. The prevalence of COVID-19 vaccine uptake during pregnancy was low (14.4-28%). Future studies should include theory-informed research and measure additional psychosocial factors and contextual constructs to improve maternal vaccination in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Review
Immunology
Antigoni Sarantaki, Vasiliki Evangelia Kalogeropoulou, Chrysoula Taskou, Christina Nanou, Aikaterini Lykeridou
Summary: Mass vaccination against COVID-19 during pregnancy is necessary, but the acceptance rate among pregnant women is low. Predictors of acceptance include age, race, and education level. Targeted information campaigns are needed to improve vaccine uptake.
Letter
Medicine, General & Internal
Laura J. Faherty, Gerald P. Hunter, Pierrce Holmes, Jeanne S. Ringel
Summary: This survey study investigates the usage of incentives for COVID-19 vaccination and explores how different sociodemographic factors are associated with individuals' opinions on the impact of incentives on trust in the COVID-19 vaccine.
Review
Immunology
Cassandra Vujovich-Dunn, Jessica Kaufman, Catherine King, S. Rachel Skinner, Handan Wand, Rebecca Guy, Julie Leask
Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis found that decision aids may have a slight impact on vaccine uptake and decisional conflict. However, variations in the content, format, and delivery method of decision aids across studies may affect their effectiveness, highlighting the need for standardization and comparison in future research.
Article
Immunology
Akiko Iwata, Kentaro Kurasawa, Kazumi Kubota, Mizuha Odagami, Shigeru Aoki, Mika Okuda, Etsuko Miyagi
Summary: This study aimed to identify factors predicting rubella vaccination status and the presence of sufficient rubella antibody titers in pregnant women in Japan. Factors such as the number of previous deliveries, educational level, household income, smoking before pregnancy, and knowledge of rubella were found to predict self-reported rubella vaccination status. Age and the number of previous deliveries were identified as factors predicting the presence of sufficient rubella antibody titers.
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Abebaw Gedef Azene, Abiba Mihret Aragaw, Habtamu Tilaye Wubetie, Gizachew Tadesse Wassie, Gebiyaw Wudie Tsegaye, Muluwork Ayele Derebe, Habitamu Dessie Mitiku
Summary: This study revealed a low proportion of pregnant women with adequate dietary diversity in Ethiopia (41%). Maternal education, nutritional information, dietary diversity knowledge, and household wealth index level were significantly associated with pregnant women's dietary diversity practice. Improving awareness about dietary diversity during pregnancy and empowering women economically would greatly improve dietary diversity practice.
Article
Immunology
Elena Marban-Castro, Ivana Nedic, Mara Ferrari, Esther Crespo-Mirasol, Laia Ferrer, Berta Noya, Anna Marin, Victoria Fumado, Marta Lopez, Clara Menendez, Cristina Martinez Bueno, Anna Llupia, Anna Gonce, Azucena Bardaji
Summary: This study investigates the perceptions of pregnant women and healthcare workers regarding COVID-19 vaccination. Most participants were aware of the existence of COVID-19 maternal vaccines, and the recommendation by healthcare workers was identified as the greatest facilitator for vaccination. However, the fear of harming the fetus was reported as the most significant barrier to vaccination.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jo Parsons, Sarah E. Griffiths, Nicky Thomas, Helen Atherton
Summary: This review aimed to determine whether digital interventions are effective at increasing flu vaccination rates among pregnant women. The majority of digital interventions were found to be more effective than usual care or non-digital interventions. However, the overall effect size of digital interventions was small and not statistically significant. Text messages appeared to be less effective compared to other digital interventions. Future interventions may benefit from using video or social media to increase flu vaccination rates during pregnancy.
JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Berhanu Gidisa Debela, Daniel Sisay, Habtamu Endashaw Hareru, Helen Ali Ewune, Anene Tesfa, Daniel Alayu Shewaye, Temesgen Muche Ewunie
Summary: Food taboos during pregnancy have a negative impact on both pregnant women and their fetuses. A systematic review in Ethiopia found that the prevalence of food taboo practice among pregnant women was 34.22%, with factors such as low education level, lack of ANC follow-up, and rural residence being significant contributors.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Editorial Material
Medicine, General & Internal
Emily H. Adhikari, Catherine Y. Spong
Summary: Shared decision-making is crucial when counseling pregnant and nursing women about the unstudied benefits and risks of COVID-19 vaccination. Rigorously designed studies with real-time, proactive data collection are needed to establish evidence quickly about the safety of coronavirus vaccines in mothers and their infants.
JAMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
(2021)
Review
Behavioral Sciences
L. J. Gunschera, I. A. Brazil, J. M. A. Driessen
Summary: The study suggests that psychopathic traits are associated with a reduced tendency to cooperate and no difference in considering others' retaliation possibilities. However, the context in which economic decision-making games are employed moderates the relationship between psychopathy and total gain obtained.
NEUROSCIENCE AND BIOBEHAVIORAL REVIEWS
(2022)
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Anna Elizabeth Crossland, Lydia Munns, Elizabeth Kirk, Catherine Elizabeth Jane Preston
Summary: This study assessed the effect of pregnancy on body image dissatisfaction by synthesising the current literature. The analysis showed no statistical difference in body image dissatisfaction between pregnant women and non-pregnant women. The findings suggest that any changes in body image during pregnancy are heterogeneous and dependent on individual experiences and other factors.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2023)
Review
Behavioral Sciences
Aina Sastre-Buades, Adrian Alacreu-Crespo, Philippe Courtet, Enrique Baca-Garcia, Maria Luisa Barrigon
Summary: Studies show that individuals who have attempted suicide exhibit deficits in decision-making, specifically performing worse under conditions of risk. These impairments in decision-making are independent of age, gender, and psychiatric disorders, indicating they may be considered a cognitive trait of suicidal vulnerability.
NEUROSCIENCE AND BIOBEHAVIORAL REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jeffrey V. Lazarus, Katarzyna Wyka, Trenton M. White, Camila A. Picchio, Lawrence O. Gostin, Heidi J. Larson, Kenneth Rabin, Scott C. Ratzan, Adeeba Kamarulzaman, Ayman El-Mohandes
Summary: Despite the availability of safe and effective vaccines, SARS-CoV-2 continued to mutate and spread in 2022. Vaccine hesitancy remains a significant issue, fueled by misinformation. A survey conducted in 23 countries found that 79.1% of respondents were willing to accept vaccination, with an increase from June 2021. However, hesitancy increased in eight countries, ranging from 1.0% to 21.1%. The study also revealed a decrease in support for vaccination mandates and an increase in the use of medications for COVID-19 symptoms.
Article
Immunology
A. de Figueiredo, C. Simas, H. J. Larson
Summary: This study examines COVID-19 vaccine acceptance intentions in 17 countries and explores the socio-demographic and emotional factors that influence vaccination decisions. The study found that vaccine acceptance was highest in India and lowest in the Democratic Republic of Congo and France. Confidence in the safety, importance, and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines was the most influential factor in vaccination intent.
Article
Mathematical & Computational Biology
Sara Dada, Sonia Dalkin, Brynne Gilmore, Rebecca Hunter, Ferdinand C. Mukumbang
Summary: The realist review/synthesis is a methodology that is increasingly used in evidence synthesis to inform policy and practice. However, published reviews often lack detail on how methodological steps, such as selecting and appraising evidence sources, are conducted. Unlike other review approaches, realist reviews prioritize the contribution of evidence to our understanding of generative causation rather than its methodological quality. This research brief discusses the challenges and practices of appraising the relevance, richness, and rigour of documents and provides pragmatic suggestions for realist reviewers.
RESEARCH SYNTHESIS METHODS
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Davide Gori, Angelo Capodici, Giusy La Fauci, Marco Montalti, Aurelia Salussolia, Giorgia Solda, Zeno Di Valerio, Francesca Scognamiglio, Maria Pia Fantini, Julie J. Leask, Heidi Larson, Stefania Profeti, Federico Toth, Jacopo Lenzi
Summary: This study investigated the vaccination behavior and reasons for refusal among 10,000 Italian residents. It found that being female, aged between 25 and 64, and having a low or high education level were significantly associated with delaying or refusing COVID-19 vaccination. Additionally, low trust in science and/or government, the use of alternative medicine, and certain political affiliations were also associated with vaccine hesitancy. The main reported motivation for refusal or delay was fear of vaccine side effects.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
ToTran Nguyen, Lise Boey, Carla Van Riet, Stef Dielen, Helene Dodion, Tamara Giles-Vernick, Nico Vandaele, Heidi J. Larson, Koen Peeters Grietens, Charlotte Gryseels, Leonardo W. Heyerdahl
Summary: Dialogue with vaccine hesitant individuals is recommended to increase vaccination uptake. However, interventions addressing vaccine hesitancy often overlook the role of context and prefer fixed solutions. This paper shares three lessons on context for dialogue-based interventions, identified through a research project involving healthcare workers in Belgium discussing COVID-19 vaccination concerns. The lessons highlight the importance of understanding the variation in dialogue, the tension between participants' concerns and exposure to different ideas, and the influence of interactional exchanges on dialogue content and form.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sara Dada, Olive Cocoman, Anayda Portela, Aoife De Brun, Sanghita Bhattacharyya, Ozge Tuncalp, Debra Jackson, Brynne Gilmore
Summary: This review aimed to describe and clarify the varying uses of 'community blank' terms in reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health (RMNCH) interventions. The results showed inconsistency in the usage of these terms, with 'community mobilization', 'community engagement', and 'community participation' being the most frequently used. There is a need for improved documentation and clarification of these terms to promote better sharing of learning and evidence-based practices.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Takaaki Kobayashi, Hana Tomoi, Yuka Nishina, Ko Harada, Kyuto Tanaka, Shugo Sasaki, Kanako Inaba, Hayato Mitaka, Hiromizu Takahashi, Aly Passanante, Eric H. Y. Lau, Toshio Naito, Heidi Larson, Joseph Wu, Leesa Lin, Yuji Yamada
Summary: This study investigated the impact of social media-based interventions on COVID-19 vaccine intention and confidence in Japan. The results of a randomized controlled trial showed that neither the use of a chatbot nor interactive webinars significantly changed vaccine intention compared to the control group. However, webinars were found to be effective in increasing vaccine confidence. Further research is needed to identify risk factors associated with decreased vaccine confidence and explore interventions that can increase vaccine intention and confidence for COVID-19 vaccines.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Amenze Eguavoen, Heidi J. Larson, Fejiro Chinye-Nwoko, Toluwanimi Ojeniyi
Summary: As of May 30, 2022, there have been a total of 526,182,662 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 6,286,057 deaths globally, with Nigeria reporting 256,028 cases and 3,143 deaths. Despite receiving 93.9 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, enough for 25% of the population, only 27.4 million people (13.3% of the population) have received at least one dose. This article explores the reasons for vaccine hesitancy in Nigeria and proposes recommendations to increase vaccine uptake.
JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH IN AFRICA
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Angelo Capodici, Marco Montalti, Giorgia Solda, Aurelia Salussolia, Giusy La Fauci, Zeno Di Valerio, Francesca Scognamiglio, Maria Pia Fantini, Anna Odone, Claudio Costantino, Heidi J. Larson, Julie Leask, Jacopo Lenzi, Davide Gori, OBVIOUS Board
Summary: In Italy, influenza claims about 8,000 lives annually. Despite free vaccinations for high-risk groups, there is hesitancy among the population. This study found that central Italy had the highest resistance, with significant percentages of seniors, teachers, law enforcement, and healthcare workers expressing noncompliance. Factors contributing to vaccine refusal included lack of awareness of being in a target group, female gender, being aged 45-54, rural residency, absence of higher education, perceived vaccine unsafety, and having vaccine-opposed acquaintances. Addressing these perceptions and enhancing awareness can potentially increase vaccination rates and lessen the impact of the disease.
HUMAN VACCINES & IMMUNOTHERAPEUTICS
(2023)
Editorial Material
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Rachel L. Eagan, Heidi J. Larson, Alexandre de Figueiredo
Summary: Declining trends in vaccine confidence, particularly among young adults, are a cause for concern as they coincide with low routine immunization coverage. This article discusses recent research on global vaccine confidence levels and trends, the factors influencing confidence, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on vaccine confidence. Timely examination of the causes and consequences of waning vaccine confidence, as well as critical evaluation of COVID-19 response measures, is crucial in preventing further losses in vaccine confidence and building resilience for future health crises.
HUMAN VACCINES & IMMUNOTHERAPEUTICS
(2023)
Letter
Psychology, Biological
Maya J. Goldenberg, Bipin Adhikari, Lorenz von Seidlein, Phaik Yeong Cheah, Heidi J. Larson
NATURE HUMAN BEHAVIOUR
(2023)
Article
Infectious Diseases
George Mtove, R. Matthew Chico, Mwayiwawo Madanitsa, Hellen C. Barsosio, Omari Abdul Msemo, Queen Saidi, Georgia R. Gore-Langton, Daniel T. R. Minja, Crispin Mukerebe, Samwel Gesase, Victor Mwapasa, Kamija S. Phiri, Helle Hansson, James Dodd, Pascal Magnussen, Reginald A. Kavishe, Franklin Mosha, Simon Kariuki, John P. A. Lusingu, Julie R. Gutman, Michael Alifrangis, Feiko O. ter Kuile, Christentze Schmiegelow
Summary: This study conducted in Kenya, Tanzania, and Malawi found that malaria and curable STIs/RTIs have a negative impact on fetal growth, with a greater effect on primigravidae.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Zhiyuan Hou, Xiaozhen Lai, Yang Liu, Mark Jit, Heidi J. Larson, Hai Fang
Summary: This study assessed the impact of the 2018 Changchun Changsheng vaccine incident on childhood vaccination in China, finding that the vaccine involved in the incident was delayed in its administration, but there was minimal effect on other vaccines.
COMMUNICATIONS MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Edward Man-Lik Choi, Boris Lacarra, Muhammed Afolabi, Boni Maxime Ale, Frank Baiden, Christine Betard, Julie Foster, Benjamin Hamze, Christine Schwimmer, Daniela Manno, Eric D'Ortenzio, David Ishola, Cheick Mohamed Keita, Babajide Keshinro, Yusupha Njie, Wim van Dijck, Auguste Gaddah, Dickson Anumendem, Brett Lowe, Renaud Vatrinet, Bolarinde Joseph Lawal, Godfrey Otieno, Mohamed Samai, Gibrilla Fadlu Deen, Ibrahim Bob Swaray, Abu Bakarr Kamara, Michael Morlai Kamara, Mame Aminata Diagne, Dickens Kowuor, Chelsea McLean, Bailah Leigh, Abdoul Habib Beavogui, Maarten Leyssen, Kerstin Luhn, Cynthia Robinson, Macaya Douoguih, Brian Greenwood, Rodolphe Thiebaut, Deborah Watson-Jones
Summary: This study evaluated the safety and immunogenicity of the Ad26.ZEBOV and MVA-BN-Filo Ebola virus vaccine regimen in infants aged 4-11 months in Guinea and Sierra Leone. The results showed that the vaccine was well tolerated and induced strong humoral responses in infants younger than 1 year, with no safety concerns related to vaccination.
LANCET GLOBAL HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Sara Dada, Praveenkumar Aivalli, Aoife De Brun, Maria Barreix, Nachela Chelwa, Zaccheous Mutunga, Bellington Vwalika, Brynne Gilmore
Summary: This article examines the contribution of communication activities in community engagement to sustainable maternal and newborn health programs. The findings highlight the importance of active community involvement, reciprocal communication, trust-building, and program acceptance.
HEALTH POLICY AND PLANNING
(2023)