Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Marte Kjollesdal, Karin Magnusson
Summary: This study aimed to assess the impact of occupational factors on the burden of COVID-19 among immigrants in Norway. The results showed that, although immigrants had a higher risk of COVID-19 in certain occupational groups, occupation itself was not the main driver of the high rates of COVID-19 among immigrants from Somalia, Pakistan, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Turkey.
JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Heike Kluever, Felix Hartmann, Macartan Humphreys, Ferdinand Geissler, Johannes Giesecke
Summary: Recent evidence shows that vaccination hesitancy is too high in many countries to effectively control COVID-19. A study conducted in Germany involving 20,500 online respondents found that providing freedoms, financial remuneration, and local access to vaccination can increase vaccine uptake by 2-3 percentage points overall and up to 13 percentage points among undecided individuals. Different age groups responded differently to the strategies, with older cohorts preferring local access and younger cohorts favoring enhanced freedoms for vaccinated individuals.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Lisa Hui, Melvin B. Marzan, Daniel L. Rolnik, Stephanie Potenza, Natasha Pritchard, Joanne M. Said, Kirsten R. Palmer, Clare L. Whitehead, Penelope M. Sheehan, Jolyon Ford, Ben W. Mol, Susan P. Walker
Summary: This retrospective multicenter cohort study examined the impact of COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy on perinatal outcomes. The study found that vaccinated pregnant women had a lower risk of stillbirth and preterm birth, without any adverse effects on fetal growth or development. Vaccine coverage was influenced by social determinants of health.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Biological
Alexander Karaivanov, Dongwoo Kim, Shih En Lu, Hitoshi Shigeoka
Summary: Proof-of-vaccination mandates for public venues and non-essential businesses significantly increased COVID-19 vaccine uptake in Canada, France, Italy, and Germany. The announcement of the mandate led to a rapid surge in new vaccinations, resulting in cumulative gains in vaccination rates.
NATURE HUMAN BEHAVIOUR
(2022)
Letter
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Juan Diego Gutierrez-Zevallos, Libertad Beatriz Espiritu-Martinez
Summary: The common good and public service are crucial for gaining public trust, especially during a pandemic of misinformation. Government controversies hinder pandemic control, but doctors and medical students can help decrease vaccine hesitancy through effective communication strategies.
JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Letter
Psychology, Developmental
Elke Humer, Andrea Jesser, Paul L. Plener, Thomas Probst, Christoph Pieh
Summary: This study assessed attitudes towards vaccination in Austrian adolescents and found differences in vaccination readiness based on education status, gender, and migration background. The results showed that student had higher willingness to receive COVID-19 vaccination compared to apprentices, while migration background and female gender were associated with lower vaccination willingness. Therefore, efforts should be made to improve confidence and willingness to vaccinate adolescents with lower educational levels, those with migrant backgrounds, and females.
EUROPEAN CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Michael P. Rimmer, Jhia J. Teh, Scott C. Mackenzie, Bassel H. Al Wattar
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the risk of miscarriage among pregnant women who received COVID-19 vaccines. Through a systematic review and meta-analysis, data from 21 studies were included, and it was found that there is no increased risk of miscarriage among pregnant women who received COVID-19 vaccines. The findings of this study are important in promoting confidence in vaccine uptake among pregnant women.
HUMAN REPRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Shan Qiao, Zhenlong Li, Jiajia Zhang, Xiaowen Sun, Camryn Garrett, Xiaoming Li
Summary: This study investigates the disparities in COVID-19 vaccination uptake in the United States and explores the role of social capital in explaining these disparities. The results suggest that social capital significantly contributes to the disparities in vaccination uptake, and the association between vaccination uptake and social determinants of health (SDOH) and social capital may vary depending on the level of urbanization. Thus, fostering social capital within communities could be an effective strategy to address disparities in vaccination uptake.
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Heidi Preis, Brittain Mahaffey, Marci Lobel
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the vaccine intention and uptake of COVID-19 vaccine in pregnant women. The study found that social determinants of health and perceptual factors have an influence on vaccine intention, and particular attention should be given to women with lower socioeconomic status and Black/African American women. Increasing vaccination rates in perinatal populations can be achieved by reducing accessibility barriers and providing relevant information.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Paul A. Brown
Summary: This study aimed to identify country-level predictors of COVID-19 mortality, after controlling for diverse potential factors, and utilizing current worldwide mortality data. Independent mortality predictors were identified in six limited models, with the full model showing that only WHO region, percent of population >= 65 years, Corruption Perception Index, hospital beds/100,000 population, and COVID-19 cases/100,000 population were predictive of mortality, accounting for 80.7% of variance. Findings suggest targeted interventions for future public health emergencies, such as prioritizing the elderly and improving healthcare capacity and governance.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Saritte Perlman, Judith Shamian, Howard Catton, Moriah Ellen
Summary: This study aimed to examine the involvement and engagement of nurses in country relevel COVID-19 mass vaccination policies and practices, identify barriers and factors to enhancing the engagement of nurses in decision-making processes, and suggest areas for improvement. The main areas of involvement identified were membership in committees, planning, implementation, education efforts, and interactions with the media. The study highlighted the critical importance of nursing leadership roles and expanded roles for nurses, as well as the need for culture change and educational initiatives.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES
(2023)
Letter
Medicine, General & Internal
Malini DeSilva, Jacob Haapala, Gabriela Vazquez-Benitez, Kimberly K. Vesco, Matthew F. Daley, Darios Getahun, Ousseny Zerbo, Allison Naleway, Jennifer C. Nelson, Joshua T. B. Williams, Simon J. Hambidge, Thomas G. Boyce, Candace C. Fuller, Heather S. Lipkind, Eric Weintraub, Michael M. McNeil, Elyse O. Kharbanda
Summary: This retrospective cohort study suggests that pregnant women who have been vaccinated against Covid-19 do not have a higher risk of clinically serious adverse events compared to those who are unvaccinated.
NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Erkan Kalafat, Paul Heath, Smriti Prasad, Pat O'Brien, Asma Khalil
Summary: Despite official and professional endorsements, pregnant individuals still exhibit vaccine hesitancy towards COVID-19 vaccination. Accumulated evidence highlights that pregnant individuals are at special risk for COVID-19 with increased risks of severe complications. However, vaccination reduces these risks and does not pose harm to pregnancy or newborns. Observational studies and data from vaccinated individuals indicate that immunization with mRNA vaccines is safe and highly effective in preventing severe COVID-19 infections in pregnant individuals. Ensuring unrestricted access to COVID-19 vaccination for pregnant individuals should be a global priority.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Dunja Aksentijevic, Rachel Tanner, Lejla Lazovic-Pita, Almir Pestek, Ademir Abdi
Summary: The COVID-19 vaccination rate is low in Bosnia and Herzegovina, where the COVID-19 situation is severe. This study found that people who believe in the effectiveness of the vaccine and have received childhood immunizations are more likely to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Trust in government institutions, healthcare policymakers, and public healthcare workers are also significant factors. Future vaccination campaigns should focus on educating the public and increasing trust in the public health system.
JOURNAL OF INFECTION AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Deshayne B. Fell, Tavleen Dhinsa, Gillian D. Alton, Eszter Torok, Sheryll Dimanlig-Cruz, Annette K. Regan, Ann E. Sprague, Sarah A. Buchan, Jeffrey C. Kwong, Sarah E. Wilson, Siri E. Haberg, Christopher A. Gravel, Kumanan Wilson, Darine El-Chaar, Mark C. Walker, Jon Barrett, Shannon E. MacDonald, Nannette Okun, Prakesh S. Shah, Shelley D. Dougan, Sandra Dunn, Lise Bisnaire
Summary: A population-based cohort study in Ontario, Canada found that COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy was not significantly associated with an increased risk of adverse peripartum outcomes compared to vaccination after pregnancy or no vaccination.
JAMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Laura L. Oakley, Anne K. Ortqvist, Jonas Kinge, Anne Vinkel Hansen, Tanja Gram Petersen, Jonas Soderling, Kjetil E. Telle, Maria C. Magnus, Laust Hvas Mortensen, Anne-Marie Nybo Andersen, Olof Stephansson, Siri E. Haberg
Summary: Using robust population-based registry data from Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, this study found no evidence of a decline in preterm births following the introduction of COVID-19 mitigation measures.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
O. Stephansson, B. Pasternak, M. Ahlberg, H. Hervius Askling, B. Aronsson, E. Appelqvist, J. Jonsson, V Sengpiel, J. Soderling, M. Norman, J. F. Ludvigsson, M. Neovius
Summary: This study assessed the association between SARS-CoV-2 infection and pregnancy outcomes, showing that testing policy and timing of test-positivity impact the associations between them.
BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Maria C. Magnus, Anne K. Ortqvist, Elisabeth Dahlqwist, Rickard Ljung, Fredrik Skar, Laura Oakley, Ferenc Macsali, Bjorn Pasternak, Hakon K. Gjessing, Siri E. Haberg, Olof Stephansson
Summary: This population-based study conducted in Sweden and Norway showed that vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 during pregnancy, compared with no SARS-CoV-2 vaccination during pregnancy, was not significantly associated with an increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes. The majority of vaccinations were administered with mRNA vaccines during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, which should be considered when interpreting the findings.
JAMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Yun-Han Wang, Henrik Svanstrom, Viktor Wintzell, Jonas F. Ludvigsson, Bjorn Pasternak
Summary: The use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) in children is associated with an increased risk of pneumonia, especially during ongoing treatment and in the 30 days preceding treatment.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Viktor Wintzell, Henrik Svanstrom, Bjorn Pasternak
Summary: A valid study design is crucial for assessing drug safety from observational data. The active comparator new user design is commonly used but can be challenging to implement. This analysis evaluated alternative designs for drug safety assessments when the active comparator new user design is not optimal. By using sequential cohorts and altering patient selection criteria, all designs can be nested in each other and differences between them can be clearly demonstrated. Many study-specific factors need to be considered when choosing a design.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Maria C. Magnus, Laura L. Oakley, Anne V. Hansen, Anne K. Ortqvist, Tanja G. Petersen, Laust H. Mortensen, Mette Bliddal, Anne-Marie Nybo Andersen, Olof Stephansson, Siri E. Haberg
Summary: The study found that there was no change in the rate of fetal death in the three Scandinavian countries after the implementation of COVID-19 pandemic mitigation measures. The risk ratios for miscarriage and stillbirth did not significantly differ during this period.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Editorial Material
Medicine, General & Internal
Peter Ueda, Bjorn Pasternak, Henrik Svanstrom, Carl-Emil Lim, Martin Neovius, Magnus Forssblad, Jonas F. Ludvigsson, Manzur Kader
Summary: This study examines whether male elite football players are more prone to alcohol related disorders compared to the general population, and found that the football players had a lower risk of such disorders.
BMJ-BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Carl-Emil Lim, Bjorn Pasternak, Bjorn Eliasson, Goodarz Danaei, Peter Ueda
Summary: This study investigated the proportion of patients with type 2 diabetes in Sweden who were recommended treatment with SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists according to two European clinical guidelines. Depending on the guideline used, between half and 80% of the patients were recommended treatment with either drug, but only one in three or one in four actually received the recommended treatment.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE CARDIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Aya O. Nakitanda, Helle Kieler, Ingvild Odsbu, Samuel Rhedin, Catarina Almqvist, Bjorn Pasternak, Laura Pazzagli
Summary: Prenatal antibiotic use increases the risk of childhood infections in the first year of life, but is not associated with infant mortality due to infections. The association between prenatal antibiotic exposure and infant infections may be partly explained by shared familial factors and does not differ across different antibiotic classes.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY MFM
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Peter Ueda, Bjorn Pasternak, Carl-Emil Lim, Martin Neovius, Manzur Kader, Magnus Forssblad, Jonas F. Ludvigsson, Henrik Svanstroem
Summary: A cohort study reveals that male football players in the Swedish top division have a significantly higher risk of neurodegenerative disease, especially Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. The study provides important data for assessing and managing risks in the sport.
LANCET PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Aya Nakitanda, Helle Kieler, Ingvild Odsbu, Samuel Rhedin, Catarina Almqvist, Bjorn Pasternak, Laura Pazzagli
PHARMACOEPIDEMIOLOGY AND DRUG SAFETY
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Arvid Engstrom, Victor Wintzell, Mads Melbye, Henrik Svanstrom, Bjorn Eliasson, Soffia Gudbjornsdottir, Kristian Hveem, Christian Jonasson, Anders Hviid, Bjorn Pasternak, Peter Ueda
PHARMACOEPIDEMIOLOGY AND DRUG SAFETY
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Arvid Engstrom, Victor Wintzell, Mads Melbye, Anders Hviid, Bjorn Eliasson, Soffia Gudbjornsdottir, Kristian Hveem, Christian Jonasson, Henrik Svanstrom, Bjorn Pasternak, Peter Ueda
PHARMACOEPIDEMIOLOGY AND DRUG SAFETY
(2022)
