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Immunology
Qusai M. Talafha, Amal Al-Haidose, Ala Y. AlSamman, Saja A. Abdallah, Rasha Istaiteyeh, Wisam Nabeel Ibrahim, Ma'mon M. Hatmal, Atiyeh M. Abdallah
Summary: Despite the challenges faced by Syrian refugees in Jordan, their acceptance rate of the COVID-19 vaccine is high, with the majority being willing to take the vaccine. This highlights the importance of increasing their knowledge and awareness of vaccination.
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Immunology
Li-Ping Wong, Hai-Yen Lee, Haridah Alias, Sazaly AbuBakar
Summary: This study conducted in Malaysia found that parents' willingness to vaccinate their children against COVID-19 is influenced by their perceived susceptibility to the disease and their concerns about vaccines. A significant number of parents showed a preference for traditional vaccines over mRNA vaccines, citing concerns about mRNA technology and potential side effects. Public education campaigns are needed to address these concerns and increase vaccine acceptance among hesitant parents.
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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.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hengchen Dai, Silvia Saccardo, Maria A. Han, Lily Roh, Naveen Raja, Sitaram Vangala, Hardikkumar Modi, Shital Pandya, Michael Sloyan, Daniel M. Croymans
Summary: Enhancing vaccine uptake is crucial for public health, and effective communication strategies are necessary to overcome vaccine hesitancy. This study conducted two randomized controlled trials to test the impact of behavioral interventions on COVID-19 vaccine uptake, showing that text-based reminders can significantly increase vaccination rates, especially when designed to give participants ownership over the vaccine.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Rana K. Abu Farha, Karem H. Alzoubi, Omar F. Khabour, Mahmoud A. Alfaqih
Summary: The study found that most participants believed that scientists have adequate tools to develop a safe and efficacious COVID-19 vaccine, but around half of them reported not having adequate information on the benefits of COVID-19 vaccination. The preference of study participants to achieve immunity against COVID-19 using a natural way and their concern about adverse effects associated with the vaccine were the main reasons for refusal of vaccination.
HUMAN VACCINES & IMMUNOTHERAPEUTICS
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Ann Marie R. Hess, Colin T. Waters, Elizabeth A. Jacobs, Kerri L. Barton, Kathleen M. Fairfield
Summary: This study aimed to identify factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy, including sources of information. The results showed that younger individuals who had less trust in government information were more likely to be vaccine hesitant, but they sought advice from primary care physicians. They expressed concerns about vaccine efficacy, side effects, and the speed of vaccine development.
Article
Immunology
Masaki Machida, Itaru Nakamura, Takako Kojima, Reiko Saito, Tomoki Nakaya, Tomoya Hanibuchi, Tomoko Takamiya, Yuko Odagiri, Noritoshi Fukushima, Hiroyuki Kikuchi, Shiho Amagasa, Hidehiro Watanabe, Shigeru Inoue
Summary: This study investigated the acceptance and hesitancy towards the COVID-19 vaccine in Japan, finding that 62.1% of participants were willing to get vaccinated. The research also revealed that vaccine acceptance was lower among women, adults aged 20-49 years, and those with a low-income level. Psychological factors, such as the perceived effectiveness of the vaccine and willingness to protect others, were identified as important factors associated with vaccine acceptance.
Review
Immunology
Zainab Alimoradi, Chung-Ying Lin, Amir H. H. Pakpour
Summary: Currently, achieving herd immunity is the best method to control the spread of COVID-19 and prevent severe mental health problems. Therefore, the vaccination rate of the COVID-19 vaccine is crucial, especially among children. This systematic review and meta-analysis examined parents' willingness to have their children vaccinated and identified factors influencing their acceptance rate.
Article
Oncology
Rama Almasri, Mahmoud Al Masri, Rula Darwish, Khawla Ammar, Yasmin Safi
Summary: This study identified modifiable factors that contribute to COVID-19 vaccine hesitation and acceptance among cancer patients. The results showed that peer encouragement, awareness, and fear were the primary factors associated with higher vaccine acceptance among cancer patients. Providing personalized and tailored vaccine information, focusing on safety and potential interactions with cancer and its treatment, could be effective strategies to improve vaccine acceptance among cancer patients.
FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY
(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
Immunology
Stacey Orangi, Jessie Pinchoff, Daniel Mwanga, Timothy Abuya, Mainga Hamaluba, George Warimwe, Karen Austrian, Edwine Barasa
Summary: Kenya has a high rate of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy at 36.5%, with factors such as rural regions, perceived difficulty in adhering to government regulations, no perceived infection risk, concerns about vaccine safety and effectiveness, and religious/cultural reasons being associated with hesitancy. Interventions to address vaccine hesitancy and improve vaccine confidence should prioritize holistic messaging targeting specific groups to communicate the risks and benefits of vaccines.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jeffrey Lazarus, Diana Romero, Christopher J. Kopka, Salim Abdool Karim, Laith J. Abu-Raddad, Gisele Almeida, Ricardo Baptista-Leite, Joshua A. Barocas, Mauricio L. Barreto, Yaneer Bar-Yam, Quique Bassat, Carolina Batista, Morgan Bazilian, Shu-Ti Chiou, Carlos del Rio, Gregory J. Dore, George F. Gao, Lawrence O. Gostin, Margaret Hellard, Jose L. Jimenez, Gagandeep Kang, Nancy Lee, Mojca Maticic, Martin McKee, Sabin Nsanzimana, Miquel Oliu-Barton, Bary Pradelski, Oksana Pyzik, Kenneth Rabin, Sunil Raina, Sabina Faiz Rashid, Magdalena Rathe, Rocio Saenz, Sudhvir Singh, Malene Trock-Hempler, Sonia Villapol, Peiling Yap, Agnes Binagwaho, Adeeba Kamarulzaman, Ayman El-Mohandes
Summary: Despite scientific and medical advances, political, socioeconomic, and behavioral factors continue to undermine the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. A Delphi study involving a diverse panel of experts from 112 countries and territories developed a set of recommendations across various domains to address this global threat to public health.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nina L. Alfieri, Jennifer D. Kusma, Nia Heard-Garris, Matthew M. Davis, Emily Golbeck, Leonardo Barrera, Michelle L. Macy
Summary: The study compared hesitancy towards a future COVID-19 vaccine among different sociodemographic groups in Chicago and Cook County, Illinois, and found that certain groups most severely affected by the pandemic exhibited the highest rates of hesitancy. Parents primarily obtain information about COVID-19 from family, internet, and healthcare providers.
Article
Immunology
Juan P. Aguilar Ticona, Nivison Nery, Renato Victoriano, Mariam O. Fofana, Guilherme S. Ribeiro, Emanuele Giorgi, Mitermayer G. Reis, Albert Ko, Federico Costa
Summary: Slum residents show lower willingness to get vaccinated against COVID-19, mainly due to concerns about vaccine efficacy and side effects, as well as lower social capital.
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
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Alaa M. M. Hammad, Lujain F. F. Alzaghari, Malek Alfaraj, Walid Al-Qerem, Wamidh H. H. Talib, Fawaz Alasmari, Haneen Amawi, F. Scott Hall
Summary: Chronic exposure to cigarette smoke leads to neuroinflammation and changes in neurotransmitter systems. This study investigated the effects of cigarette smoke on astroglial glutamate transporters and NF-kappa B expression in the prefrontal cortex (PFC) and nucleus accumbens (NAc). The results showed that cigarette smoke exposure increased anxiety-like behavior, upregulated NF kappa B expression, and downregulated glutamate transporter expression. Acetylsalicylic acid treatment attenuated these effects.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Walid Al-Qerem, Anan Jarab, Alaa Hammad, Fawaz Alasmari, Jonathan Ling, Enas Al-Zayadneh, Montaha Al-Iede, Badi'ah Alazab, Leen Hajeer
Summary: This study investigated the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of parents of asthmatic children towards influenza vaccination. The results showed that 60.4% of asthmatic children had never received a flu vaccine, with reasons including perceived lack of necessity and forgetfulness. The study emphasized the importance of raising awareness among parents of asthmatic children about the importance of vaccination.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Anan S. Jarab, Walid Al-Qerem, Karem H. Alzoubi, Mohammad Tharf, Shrouq Abu Heshmeh, Ahmad Al-Azayzih, Tareq L. Mukattash, Amal Akour, Yazid N. Al Hamarneh
Summary: This study aimed to assess community pharmacists' knowledge and practice regarding DRP-reduction services, as well as the barriers and factors associated with decreased provision of these services. The results showed that community pharmacists' practice of DRP-reduction services demonstrated a scope for improvement. The most common DRPs reported were inappropriate drug combinations, patients' inability to understand instructions properly, and inappropriate drug doses. The main barriers to these services were increased workload, limited time, and lack of good communication skills.
SAUDI PHARMACEUTICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Anan S. Jarab, Walid Al-Qerem, Karem H. Alzoubi, Haneen Obeidat, Shrouq Abu Heshmeh, Tareq L. Mukattash, Yara A. Naser, Ahmad Al-Azayzih
Summary: This study assessed the willingness and attitudes of community pharmacists in Jordan towards the adoption of AI technology in pharmacy settings, as well as the barriers to AI implementation. The results showed that despite positive attitudes and willingness towards AI, there were several barriers, including lack of AI-related software and hardware, the need for human supervision, and high operating costs. Therefore, providing education and training programs to improve pharmacists' knowledge of AI, as well as ensuring adequate funding support, are important.
SAUDI PHARMACEUTICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Yazun Jarrar, Ghasaq Abdul-Wahab, Rami Mosleh, Sara Abudahab, Qais Jarrar, Anas Hamdan, Shurouq Ghalib Qadous, Ruba Balasmeh, Abdulqader Fadhil Abed, Yasmeen Ibrahim, Amin A. Al-Doaiss, Mohammed Ali Alshehri
Summary: This study investigated the impact of Ramadan Intermittent Fasting (RIF) on fasting blood glucose (FBG) levels in diabetic patients and identified factors associated with variations in FBG levels during RIF.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Walid Al-Qerem, Anan Jarab, Abdel Qader AlBawab, Alaa Hammad, Badi'ah Alazab, Daoud Abu Husein, Judith Eberhardt, Fawaz Alasmari
Summary: This study examines the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of diabetic patients towards the influenza vaccine, finding a low willingness among diabetic patients to get vaccinated. A positive attitude towards the influenza vaccine significantly reduces hesitancy, while longer duration of diabetes is associated with increased vaccine hesitancy. Lack of awareness of the benefits of the influenza vaccine is the primary reason for not getting vaccinated.
Article
Immunology
Walid Al-Qerem, Anan Jarab, Yara Shawabkeh, Jonathan Ling, Alaa Hammad, Badi'ah Alazab, Fawaz Alasmari
Summary: This study examines the intention of pregnant and lactating women towards receiving a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and its associated factors. The findings suggest that factors such as older age, chronic disease, high education, high income, and high perceived risk of COVID-19 are associated with higher knowledge about COVID-19. Moreover, participants who anticipated contracting COVID-19, had high perceived risk, high knowledge, received the COVID-19 vaccine based on conviction, and were smokers expressed a higher intention to receive a booster dose of the vaccine.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Yazun Jarrar, Sara Abudahab, Ghasaq Abdul-Wahab, Dana Zaiter, Abdalla Madani, Sara J. Abaalkhail, Dina Abulebdah, Hussam Alhawari, Rami Musleh, Su-Jun Lee
Summary: This study found that NAT2 gene variations are associated with the development of Type II diabetes mellitus and changes in triglyceride levels among Jordanians. However, further clinical studies with a larger sample size are needed to validate these findings.
PHARMACOGENOMICS & PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Walid Al-Qerem, Jonathan Ling, Judith Eberhardt
Summary: This study validated the Arabic version of the SDBQ-Female and explored its validity and reliability among Jordanian women. The questionnaire was distributed through online platforms and completed by 530 participants. Factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the composition of the questionnaire and acceptable fit indices. Income level and marital status were found to influence FSD beliefs. Further research is needed to examine FSD beliefs within an Arabic context.
JOURNAL OF SEX & MARITAL THERAPY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Anan S. Jarab, Walid Al-Qerem, Shrouq Abu Heshmeh, Tareq L. Mukattash, Rami Beiram, Salah Aburuz
Summary: This study aimed to assess HRQOL and its associated factors in patients with asthma in Jordan. The findings revealed that advanced age, lack of daily exercise, and poor asthma control were significant predictors of diminished HRQOL in these patients.
ELECTRONIC JOURNAL OF GENERAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Anan S. Jarab, Walid Al-Qerem, Shrouq R. Abu Heshmeh, Karem H. Alzoubi, Tareq L. Mukattash, Amal Akour
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate disease activity and explore factors associated with poor disease control in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. A cross-sectional study was conducted in outpatient rheumatology clinics in two teaching hospitals in Jordan. Medication adherence was assessed using a validated questionnaire, and disease activity was assessed using the clinical disease activity index score. The study found that most participants demonstrated moderate to high disease activity, with seronegative RA associated with lower disease activity and medication nonadherence associated with poor RA control. Future research should investigate factors related to medication nonadherence and target these factors in interventions to improve RA control, especially in patients with high disease severity.
ELECTRONIC JOURNAL OF GENERAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Anan S. Jarab, Hanan W. Hamam, Walid A. Al-Qerem, Shrouq R. Abu Heshmeh, Tareq L. Mukattash
Summary: This study aimed to explore factors associated with poor blood pressure control among heart failure patients in Jordan. Variables including demographics, biomedical variables, disease characteristics, and medication adherence were collected. Regression analysis revealed that dissatisfaction with prescribed medication, moderate medication adherence, not receiving digoxin, and not receiving aldosterone antagonist were associated with poor blood pressure control. Future interventions should focus on increasing medication satisfaction and enhancing medication adherence to improve blood pressure control in heart failure patients.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN HYPERTENSION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Anan S. Jarab, Walid Al-Qerem, Haya Y. Alajlouni, Karem H. Alzoubi, Shrouq Abu Heshmeh, Tareq L. Mukattash, Abdallah Y. Naser, Yazid N. Al Hamarneh
Summary: This study investigated knowledge and attitude towards Drug-Food Interaction (DFI) and found that the participants had moderate knowledge and attitudes about DFI. Factors such as male gender, lower education level, not working in the healthcare sector, and utilizing non-scientific sources of information were associated with lower knowledge about DFI. Health education programs should focus on using reliable scientific sources to enhance awareness about DFIs. Furthermore, healthcare professionals should counsel patients on avoiding DFIs and provide appropriate guidance.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Mustafa Ghanim, Rami Mosleh, Anas Hamdan, Johnny Amer, Malik Alqub, Yazun Jarrar, Majdi Dwikat
Summary: There are differences in perceptions among the Palestinian population regarding consanguinity, with young people, individuals without a history of parental consanguinity, individuals with family members affected by genetic disorders, and females being less likely to approve of consanguineous marriages. Government employees, individuals with higher income, married individuals, and those whose mothers hold postgraduate degrees are also less likely to approve of consanguinity.
JOURNAL OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY HEALTHCARE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Walid Al-Qerem, Ameen Alassi, Anan Jarab, Abdel Qader Al Bawab, Alaa Hammad, Fawaz Alasmari, Badi'ah Alazab, Daoud Abu Husein, Nadeen AL Momani, Judith Eberhardt
Summary: This study examined the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of asthmatic patients towards receiving the influenza vaccine. The results showed that a significant number of patients had never received the flu vaccine and only about half of them intended to take it in the current year. Variables associated with decreased refusal/hesitancy towards vaccination included well-controlled asthma and high knowledge about asthma and flu.
PATIENT PREFERENCE AND ADHERENCE
(2023)