Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Sunny Jung Kim, Jenna E. Schiffelbein, Inger Imset, Ardis L. Olson
Summary: This study found that evidence-based messages in social media can effectively change parents' attitudes and behavioral intentions towards HPV vaccination. Messages that provide scientific evidence and correct misinformation are particularly effective in promoting positive perceptions of the HPV vaccine.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Masaki Machida, Takako Kojima, Helena Akiko Popiel, Mattis Geiger, Yuko Odagiri, Shigeru Inoue
Summary: This study aimed to develop the Japanese version of the 7C vaccination readiness scale and assess its validity and reliability. The results showed that the Japanese version exhibited good content validity, structural validity, configural invariance, and criterion validity. However, the calculation component may be less reliable.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INFECTION CONTROL
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Darie Cristea, Dragos-Georgian Ilie, Claudia Constantinescu, Valeriu Firtala
Summary: This study classified the Romanian public into three categories regarding attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccination: pro-vaxxers, anti-vaxxers, and those without a clear opinion. Vaccine hesitancy was found in the last two clusters depending on motivation or type of hesitancy.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Languta A. Khosa, Johanna C. Meyer, Feni M. M. Motshwane, Carine Dochez, Rosemary J. Burnett
Summary: This study investigated vaccine hesitancy among caregivers of girls aged 9 years and above attending public schools in Sedibeng District, South Africa. Results showed that vaccine hesitancy was one of the main reasons for the relatively low HPV vaccination coverage in the district.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Tracy Milondzo, Johanna C. Meyer, Carine Dochez, Rosemary J. Burnett
Summary: The study found that most caregivers of girls attending private schools in South Africa have good knowledge about HPV vaccination, but only a small percentage of girls have actually been vaccinated. Caregivers of unvaccinated girls were more willing to vaccinate if it was offered for free at their school, but misinformation played a significant role in contributing to negative attitudes towards vaccination.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Hannah Hittson, Leah McAleer, Lydia Saucedo, Lindsay Mahler, Gabriel Andino, Andie Zorba, Sarah Walden, Brett E. Pickett, Brian D. Poole, Erika L. Abel
Summary: This study examined attitudes towards HPV catch-up vaccination among college students at a religious university. The results showed that some students were uninterested in receiving the vaccine, with religious concerns and safety concerns being the strongest predictors of vaccine hesitancy. The study suggests that college health professionals should address students' religious beliefs and emphasize the safety and utility of the vaccine to increase vaccination rates.
Article
Immunology
Hueseyin Kucukali, Oemer Atac, Ayse Seval Palteki, Ayse Zuelal Tokac, Osman Hayran
Summary: The study analyzed Twitter posts in Turkish to identify themes related to vaccine hesitancy and refusal. It found that 22.0% of the tweets included at least one anti-vaccination theme, with poor scientific processes, conspiracy theories, and suspicions towards manufacturers being the most frequently mentioned themes. The study highlights the importance of social media in spreading information about vaccine hesitancy and anti-vaccination attitudes, and suggests that health managers can use this information to organize preventive measures.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Hu Ran, Yue Chen, Jun Gao, Hongxiong Guo, Shanshan Peng
Summary: This study evaluated the awareness and willingness of male college students towards HPV and HPV vaccination. The results showed that only 24.34% of participants had good knowledge about HPV and its vaccine, and 34.54% showed a positive attitude towards vaccination after gaining knowledge. Factors like immune persistence, side effects, pricing strategy, and participants' self-assessment of HPV infection were found to influence vaccination willingness.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Dominik Wawrzuta, Justyna Klejdysz, Mariusz Jaworski, Joanna Gotlib, Mariusz Panczyk
Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic, social media content analysis has been used to track attitudes towards vaccines. This study compares the arguments used by anti-vaxxers on different social media platforms. The findings show that anti-vaxxers use different categories of arguments across platforms, with Facebook and Twitter focusing on government distrust and vaccine safety and effectiveness, TikTok focusing on personal freedom, and Instagram facing criticism for advocating vaccination.
Article
Immunology
Joanna Gotlib, Tomasz Sobierajski, Mariusz Jaworski, Dominik Wawrzuta, Ewa Borowiak, Beata Dobrowolska, Danuta Dyk, Aleksandra Gaworska-Krzeminska, Elzbieta Grochans, Maria Kozka, Halina Kulik, Jolanta Lewko, Grazyna Nowak-Starz, Malgorzata Wojciechowska, Izabella Uchmanowicz, Mariusz Panczyk
Summary: The study revealed that the majority of nursing students have received the COVID-19 vaccine, with a significant portion of those unvaccinated expressing intention to receive the vaccine. Individuals living with high-risk individuals for severe COVID-19 are more willing to get vaccinated. Universities play an important role in increasing vaccination rates among students through education and promoting pro-vaccine attitudes.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Yukiko Kato, Tomohiro Shinozaki, Daisuke Sugiyama, Atsuko Taguchi, Satoko Nagata
Summary: Although COVID-19 vaccination was approved for younger children in Japan, the uptake rates remain low. Vaccine hesitators are more likely to be motivated by the proven effectiveness and safety of the vaccine. Therefore, addressing parents with lower hesitancy levels and providing evidence-based information is crucial in motivating COVID-19 vaccination.
HUMAN VACCINES & IMMUNOTHERAPEUTICS
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Alina Cernasev, Kenneth C. Hohmeier, Oluwafemifola Oyedeji, Tracy Hagemann, Kristina W. Kintziger, Taylor Wisdom, Justin Gatwood
Summary: This study aims to explore the factors influencing HPV vaccine uptake among adults, including intrinsic motivators, extrinsic motivators, vaccine promotion strategies, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on vaccine hesitancy. These factors can guide efforts to improve the odds of HPV vaccination in working-age adults.
Letter
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Irmgard L. Bauer
Summary: Hesitancy in travel vaccination is a shared concern between travel medicine and tourism.
JOURNAL OF TRAVEL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Seok Won Jin, Yeonggeul Lee, Heather M. M. Brandt
Summary: The vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV) has shown effectiveness in preventing six different types of cancer. However, vaccination coverage for adolescents in Memphis, Tennessee remains inadequate. This study examined factors associated with parental readiness for adolescent HPV vaccination by applying the transtheoretical model.
TROPICAL MEDICINE AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE
(2023)
Review
Health Policy & Services
Disi Deng, Yifeng Shen, Wanjing Li, Nan Zeng, Yefang Huang, Xiaowei Nie
Summary: This study used bibliometrics to analyze the development status, research hotspots, and frontiers of HPV vaccine. The United States ranked first in terms of article percentage, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had the highest number of research publications in this field. Vaccine journal had the most publications, while Pediatrics had the most influence. The current research frontiers include "national immunization survey," "social media," and "hesitancy."
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEALTH PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Noritoshi Fukushima, Shiho Amagasa, Hiroyuki Kikuchi, Aoi Kataoka, Tomoko Takamiya, Yuko Odagiri, Masaki Machida, Koichiro Oka, Neville Owen, Shigeru Inoue
Summary: Among community-dwelling Japanese older adults, more frequent excursions from home were associated with more PA, less SB, and more-favorable SB patterns, suggesting a potential strategy for preventive health initiatives. The study found that the frequency of excursions from home was associated with physical activity and sedentary behavior in older adults, with slight differences observed between men and women.
ARCHIVES OF GERONTOLOGY AND GERIATRICS
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Noritoshi Fukushima, Takafumi Abe, Jun Kitayuguchi, Chiaki Tanaka, Shiho Amagasa, Hiroyuki Kikuchi, Shinpei Okada, Shigeho Tanaka, Shigeru Inoue
Summary: The study found that two-thirds of preschoolers met the Japanese PA guideline, with boys showing a significantly higher compliance rate than girls. There were significant variations in adherence to the PA guideline among different preschools.
JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2021)
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.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
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: Vaccine hesitancy during the COVID-19 pandemic is a common issue. Recent studies in Japan revealed that confidence and collective responsibility are positively associated with vaccination intent, while calculation is negatively associated. These psychological factors play a significant role in shaping individuals' decision-making regarding COVID-19 vaccination. More research is needed to understand the complex interplay of these factors.
HUMAN VACCINES & IMMUNOTHERAPEUTICS
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Shohei Nagata, Hiroki M. Adachi, Tomoya Hanibuchi, Shiho Amagasa, Shigeru Inoue, Tomoki Nakaya
Summary: This study investigated the relationships between individual attributes and changes in walking and sedentary behaviors during the pandemic in Japan. Findings showed decreased walking behavior among younger individuals and those living in highest-density neighborhoods, increased sedentary behavior among females, and different patterns of inactivity based on socioeconomic status. Strong anxiety related to the pandemic was associated with decreased walking behavior and increased sedentary behavior.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Masaki Machida, Takako Kojima, Helena Akiko Popiel, Mattis Geiger, Yuko Odagiri, Shigeru Inoue
Summary: This study aimed to develop the Japanese version of the 7C vaccination readiness scale and assess its validity and reliability. The results showed that the Japanese version exhibited good content validity, structural validity, configural invariance, and criterion validity. However, the calculation component may be less reliable.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INFECTION CONTROL
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Hiroyuki Kikuchi, Masaki Machida, Itaru Nakamura, Reiko Saito, Yuko Odagiri, Noritoshi Fukushima, Tomoko Takamiya, Shiho Amagasa, Keisuke Fukui, Takako Kojima, Hidehiro Watanabe, Shigeru Inoue
Summary: This study aimed to investigate how living arrangements affect the change of psychological distress levels in the early and middle phases of the COVID-19 pandemic. The study found that both individuals living alone and those living with others experienced an increase in psychological distress levels in the early phase, but the distress levels decreased for those living with others in the middle phase, while remaining high for those living alone. Therefore, effective measures targeting those living alone should be implemented to alleviate psychological distress.
JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Tatsunosuke Gomi, Jun Kitayuguchi, Kenta Okuyama, Masamitsu Kamada, Shigeru Inoue, Hiroharu Kamioka, Yoshiteru Mutoh
Summary: The study found a significant association between distance to the nearest food store and diet variety in rural Japanese elderly, with those farther away having lower diet variety, particularly in relation to supermarkets and convenience stores. Additionally, greater distance was also significantly associated with lower frequency of meat and fruit intake.
JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Masaki Machida, Hiroyuki Kikuchi, Takako Kojima, Itaru Nakamura, Reiko Saito, Tomoki Nakaya, Tomoya Hanibuchi, Tomoko Takamiya, Yuko Odagiri, Noritoshi Fukushima, Shiho Amagasa, Hidehiro Watanabe, Shigeru Inoue
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the association between social capital and COVID-19 vaccination. The results showed that individuals with social capital were more likely to receive COVID-19 vaccination compared to those without, indicating that social capital may be a factor in reducing vaccine hesitancy.
HUMAN VACCINES & IMMUNOTHERAPEUTICS
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Masaki Machida, Tomoko Takamiya, Shiho Amagasa, Hiroshi Murayama, Takeo Fujiwara, Yuko Odagiri, Hiroyuki Kikuchi, Noritoshi Fukushima, Mitsuo Kouno, Yu Saito, Fumitoshi Yoshimine, Shigeru Inoue, Yugo Shobugawa
Summary: This study found that the proportion of time spent in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), relative to other activities, was significantly positively associated with right hippocampal volume. MVPA may be beneficial for maintaining hippocampal volume. This finding highlights the importance of physical activity for hippocampal health in older adults.
JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yukako Tani, Takeo Fujiwara, Genichi Sugihara, Masamichi Hanazato, Norimichi Suzuki, Masaki Machida, Shiho Amagasa, Hiroshi Murayama, Shigeru Inoue, Yugo Shobugawa
Summary: There is a positive association between subjective neighborhood beauty and regional brain volume, particularly in areas related to rewards and decision making. Objective neighborhood measures, such as green spaces and plant diversity, did not show any association with brain volume.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Masaki Machida, Tomoko Takamiya, Yuko Odagiri, Noritoshi Fukushima, Hiroyuki Kikuchi, Shigeru Inoue
Summary: This study determines the cutoff vaccination readiness score for evaluating individuals' willingness to get vaccinated. The findings suggest that a vaccination readiness score greater than 4 may indicate a willingness to be vaccinated.