scholarly journals Predictors of real-world parents acceptance to vaccinate their children against the COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Petros A Galanis ◽  
Irene Vraka ◽  
Olga Siskou ◽  
Olympia Konstantakopoulou ◽  
Aglaia Katsiroumpa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Multivariate Regression Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Family Doctors ◽  
Vaccination Coverage Rate ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
The Government

Background: As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to threaten public health, the vaccination of children against the disease appears to be a key factor to control the pandemic. Objective: To investigate the prevalence of parents who have vaccinated their children against the COVID-19 and the factors influencing this decision. Methods: We conducted a web-based cross-sectional study in Greece during the first week of September 2021. The study questionnaire was distributed through social media and a convenience sample was obtained. Only parents with children aged 12-17 years old could participate in the study. We collected socio-demographic data of parents and we measured their attitudes towards vaccination and COVID-19 pandemic. Results: Study population included 656 parents. Mean age of parents was 45.5 years, while most of them were mothers with a high level of education. Regarding vaccination, 27.1% of parents had their children vaccinated against the COVID-19, while almost all children had a complete vaccination history (98.9%). The most important reasons for decline of COVID-19 vaccination were doubts about the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines (45.3%) and fear of side effects (36.6%). Regarding the information about the COVID-19 vaccines, parents showed more trust in family doctors than in scientists and the government. Multivariate regression analysis identified that increased parents age, increased trust in COVID-19 vaccines, and positive attitude of parents towards vaccination had a positive effect on children vaccination. Conclusions: Understanding the factors influencing parents' decision to vaccinate their children against the COVID-19 is crucial to increase the COVID-19 vaccination coverage rate. Implementation of public health policies is necessary to spread knowledge about COVID-19 vaccines and to regain vaccine confidence.

scholarly journals Predictors of parents’ intention to vaccinate their children against the COVID-19 in Greece: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Petros Galanis ◽  
Irene Vraka ◽  
Olga Siskou ◽  
Olympia Konstantakopoulou ◽  
Aglaia Katsiroumpa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Perceived Severity ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Flu Vaccine ◽  
The Government ◽  
Vaccination Campaigns

AbstractBackgroundParents’ intention to vaccinate their children against the COVID-19 is envisaged as critical strategy to control the pandemic.ObjectiveTo investigate the intention of parents to vaccinate their children against the COVID-19 and the factors influencing this intention.MethodsWe conducted an online cross-sectional study in Greece and we collected data during the first week of September 2021. A convenience sample was used by collecting questionnaires through social media. Our study population included adult parents with children aged 12-17 years who were eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine.ResultsStudy population included 813 parents with a mean age of 42.3 years. Among parents, 36% reported that they will vaccinate their children against the COVID-19, 33.5% denied vaccination and 30.5% were undecided. Concerns about the safety, effectiveness and side effects of COVID-19 vaccines were the most important reasons for decline of COVID-19 vaccination. Parents who took the flu vaccine in 2020 and those who had more knowledge and fewer concerns about COVID-19 vaccines had a greater probability to vaccinate their children against the COVID-19. Increased self-perceived severity of COVID-19, and increased trust in COVID-19 vaccines and the government regarding the information about the COVID-19 vaccines were associated with parents’ intention to vaccinate their children. However, increased knowledge regarding COVID-19 was associated with decreased intention of parents to vaccinate their children.ConclusionsParents’ intention to vaccinate their children against the COVID-19 was low. Our findings could contribute to the development of target strategies to implement adherence to COVID-19 vaccination campaigns.

scholarly journals Poor Sleep during the First Peak of the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 306
Author(s):  
Stefania Costi ◽  
Sara Paltrinieri ◽  
Barbara Bressi ◽  
Stefania Fugazzaro ◽  
Paolo Giorgi Rossi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Multivariate Regression Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Italian Population ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Financial Problems ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Novel Coronavirus

The restrictions enacted during lockdown to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) have led to changes in people’s lifestyle habits. In Italy, these restrictions have dramatically changed the way people work and spend their leisure time, also with repercussions on diet and physical activity. An anonymous survey was disseminated via websites and social media to a convenience sample of the Italian population during and immediately after the first lockdown (10 March–18 May 2020). Data collected on 1826 individuals show that lockdown might have worsened the quality of sleep of almost half of the participants in this cross-sectional study. This worsening was associated with a deterioration in crucial determinants of health, such as physical activity and diet (OR 1.68; 95% CI 1.18–2.40 and OR 4.19; 95% CI 2.51–6.96, respectively), with symptoms of psychological distress, such as tension (OR 3.88; 95% CI 2.74–5.52) and loneliness (OR 3.27; 95% CI 2.23–4.79), and with the presence of financial problems (some OR 1.86; 95% CI 1.27–2.72; many OR 7.27; 95% CI 3.59–14.73). The multivariate regression analysis models confirmed these associations. This impact on sleep quality was seen especially among females, those with low education level, and those who experienced financial problems.

scholarly journals School Environmental Factors Influencing Female Pupils Academic Performance in Public Primary Schools in Iringa Municipality

2021 ◽  
pp. 40-48
Author(s):  
Chesco Aloyce Motto
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Drop Out ◽  
Long Distance ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
The Government

This study intended to explore the school environmental factors influencing female pupils’ academic performance in public primary schools at Iringa Municipality. A cross-sectional study design was used where structured questionnaire using open and closed ended questionnaire as well as interviews to participants were used to collect primary information from 123 girls’ pupils and 36 key informants from seven selected public primary schools. Data analysis was done through descriptive statistics (SPSS). The study findings revealed that harsh environmental factors contributing to poor academic performance through sexual harassment by pest teachers, longer distance of a female pupils form schools that affect pupils attendance and drop out, Shortage of teaching and learning resources as well as facilities i.e. text books, library and shortage of latrines  while teaching and learning it is difficult for them to deriver pedagogical principal of teaching following large class size 68-80, and the bias attitude of the teacher towards subject matter that girls are always do performs poor in science subjects than boys. Finally, the study recommends that the government should build hostels for standard six and seven female pupils for solving the issue of long distance and drop out. Good and enough latrines should be built for girls and boys. Teachers should be well trained in order to handle girls well and also government should organize regular workshops for teachers. Either girls pupils should all the time helped by both male and female teachers in their problems and academic matters openly to avoid bias and mistrust among male teachers.

scholarly journals Factors Influencing Nonrenewal of Health Insurance Membership in Ejisu-Juaben Municipality of Ashanti Region, Ghana

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Kwawukume Mawumenyo Aku ◽  
Kofi Akohene Mensah ◽  
Peter Twum ◽  
Peter Agyei-Baffour ◽  
Daniel Opoku ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Insurance ◽  
National Health Insurance ◽  
National Health ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Systemic Factors ◽  
The Government

Background. In the quest to prevent households from making catastrophic expenditures at the point of seeking healthcare, the government of Ghana introduced the National Health Insurance in 2003. However, people are reluctant to renew their membership. This study was, therefore, conducted to identify factors influencing the nonrenewal of National Health Insurance membership in the Ejisu-Juaben Municipality. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 427 respondents in the Ejisu-Juaben Municipality to ascertain factors influencing the nonrenewal of health insurance membership status. Data were entered and analyzed using Stata version 14. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to determine sociodemographic factors, household factors, and systemic factors influencing the nonrenewal of health insurance status. Statistical significance for all testing was set as p ≤ 0.05 . Results. Sociodemographic factors such as gender (AOR = 0.531; CI = 0.287–0.985) and educational level (AOR = 5.268; CI = 1.130–24.551)) were associated with the nonrenewal of health insurance membership. Income levels in Ghana Cedis were 500–1000 (AOR = 0.216; CI = 0.075–0.617) and 1001–2000 (AOR = 0.085; CI = 0.019–0.383). Systemic decision on factors such as clients’ satisfaction (AOR = 0.149; CI = 0.035–0.640), making copayment (AOR = 0.152; CI = 0,068–0.344), acquiring all prescribed drugs (AOR = 4.191; CI = 2.027–8.668), and awareness of mobile renewal (AOR = 3.139; CI = 1.462–6.739) was associated with nonrenewal of membership. Conclusions. The nonrenewal of health insurance membership was influenced by sociodemographic, household, and systemic factors. Therefore, the Municipal Health Directorate and the National Health Insurance Authority have to work on these factors to reach the target of 100% active coverage in the municipality.

scholarly journals Knowledge into the Practice against COVID-19: A Cross-Sectional Study from Ghana

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (24) ◽  
pp. 12902
Author(s):  
Prince Yeboah ◽  
Dennis Bomansang Daliri ◽  
Ahmad Yaman Abdin ◽  
Emmanuel Appiah-Brempong ◽  
Werner Pitsch ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Western Europe ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Critical Issue ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Personal Attitude ◽  
The Government

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected populations globally, including Ghana. Knowledge of the COVID-19 disease, and the application of preventive public health interventions are pivotal to its control. Besides a lockdown, measures taken against the spread of the virus include the wearing of face masks, social distancing, regular hand washing with soap and, more recently, vaccination against the virus. In order to establish a possible link between the knowledge of the disease and compliance with preventive measures, including vaccination, a cross-sectional study employing an interview-structured questionnaire was conducted in six regions of Ghana (n = 1560). An adequate level of knowledge of COVID-19 (69.9%) was reported. The linear multiple regression analysis further explicated the differences in the knowledge of COVID-19 among the respondents by their knowledge of cholera and influenza (adjusted R-Square = 0.643). Despite this profound knowledge of the illness, two thirds of the respondents were unwilling to follow basic preventive measures and only 35.3% were willing to be vaccinated. Amazingly, neither knowledge of COVID-19 nor the socio-demographic characteristics had any meaningful influence on the practice of preventive measures. Personal attitude leading to efficient public compliance with preventive measures, therefore, is a critical issue demanding special attention and effective interventions by the government and locals with authority to curb the spread of the pandemic which surpasses the traditional channels of public health communication. This includes a roll-out of persuasion, possibly including public figures and influencers, and in any case, a balanced and open discussion addressing the acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccine in order to avoid new variants and comparable problems currently facing many countries of Western Europe. Indeed, a profound hesitancy against vaccination may turn African countries such as Ghana for many years into hotspots of new viral variants.

scholarly journals Using a mobile application (“PrimaKu”) to promote childhood immunization in Indonesia: A cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nani Nurhaeni ◽  
Siti Chodidjah ◽  
Robiyatul Adawiyah ◽  
Astuti Astuti
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Immunization Coverage ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Mobile App ◽  
Childhood Immunization ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Maternal Attitudes ◽  
Immunization Status ◽  
The Government

Background: Universal immunization coverage among children in Indonesia is low compared to the global target. Many children in Indonesia are not fully immunized as recommended by the government, which results in a high mortality rate. The government has developed a mobile application (PrimaKu) to provide information on vaccinations and reminder features. However, the successful use of the immunization features of the app has not been widely studied.Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the use of PrimaKu on maternal attitudes toward immunization and complete basic immunizations status among Indonesian children aged 12 to 24 months.Methods: A cross-sectional research was conducted at a public health center in West Java Province, Indonesia, from August to December 2020. Convenience sampling was used to select the respondents. Data were collected using validated questionnaires and analyzed using binomial logistic regression.Results: A total of 119 mothers were included. About 44.5% of children had a complete basic immunization status. Mothers who had a supportive attitude toward immunization were 3.58 times (95% CI 1.49-8.57, p 0.003) more likely to complete the basic immunization, and those who used the mobile app were 3.23 times (95% CI 1.18-8.87, p 0.034) more likely to complete the immunization. Conclusion: Using the PrimaKu mobile application could increase maternal attitudes toward immunization and complete basic immunization status. Therefore, public health nurses should provide comprehensive education and improve mothers’ literacy to use the application.Funding: This study was funded by Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia.

scholarly journals A Study to Assess the Anxiety Level among People Residing in Various Parts of Assam during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Web-Based Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 88-92
Author(s):  
Namita Chetri ◽  
June Chiring
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Anxiety Level ◽  
Anxiety Scale ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Web Based ◽  
The People ◽  
The Government

COVID-19 pandemic is seen to create a panic situation among the people, keeping mental health at stake. Therefore monitoring the mental health during such crisis is an immediate priority. The purpose of this study was to assess the anxiety level among people residing in various parts of Assam during the COVID-19 pandemic. The objective of the study is to find the level of anxiety among the people and also to find the association between the demographic data. A total of 150 people living in Assam participated in this cross-sectional web-based study. A standardized anxiety related questions based on (coronavirus anxiety scale) was generated using the Google Form, and the link was shared through social media-whatsapp. Data collection was done within 5 days by the google form. The result was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Among 150 people 43.3% is the highest who have mild anxiety, 12.7% have moderate anxiety, 3.3% have severe anxiety and 40.7% have no anxiety. The chi square indicates that there is a significant relationship between anxiety and age of the respondents (chi-square with 3 degree of freedom = 33.3946, p<0.05*) and the age group of 25-34 years have the highest level of anxiety. It is expected that both the government and the people together can fix this pandemic and reduce the anxiety level. Keywords: COVID-19; Anxiety; pandemic; cross-sectional web –based study; coronavirus anxiety scale; mental health.

THE CHALLENGES, RISKS, AND CONCERNS PERCEIVED BY IRAQI MEDICAL DOCTORS: A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 62-83
Author(s):  
Alaa Abed ◽  
Basim Abdul-Hassan ◽  
Dhurgham Abdulwahid
Keyword(s):  
Health Sector ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Medical Doctors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Professional Performance ◽  
Social Challenges ◽  
Performance Effectiveness ◽  
Serious Infection ◽  
The Government

Background: The current situation of the health system in Iraq, under the difficult conditions the country has been experiencing, generates great pressures on doctors because they are in the field of confrontation between the growing needs of patients day after day and the dilapidated capabilities and government neglect of the health sector with the absence of security and stability and weak law enforcement.The imposition of state authority has led to an increase in violence in the country in general and against doctors in particular. Moreover, there are other pressures that doctors are subjected to, such as security, economic, professional, social, and psychological pressures, which have led to the emigration of a considerable number of doctors or the exposure of some of them to physical liquidation. Aim: This study was conducted to determine the challenges, risks, and concerns perceived by Iraqi medical doctors, and to explore any possibility of associations to some socio-demographic and professional characteristics of the doctors. Method: A questionnaire form was structured after reviewing several international forms relevant to exploring the participants' opinions and measuring satisfaction. The form was validated by experts and the approved version was uploaded to the Internet and sent to candidate Iraqi medical doctors through Google Forms. A link to the questionnaire survey was sent to them via doctors' WhatsApp groups. Convenience sample was used to collect data from May 30 to June 17, 2020. Results: A total of 606 medical doctors from most of the Iraqi provinces sent their responses to the questionnaire. More than 92% of them held serious concerns,such as a tribal threat. Other challenges included being infected with a serious infection, more than 3 quarters had been exposed to violence, more than half of them have been involved in problems with the administrative and/or judicial authorities, more than 35% consider the government department where they work as the party who protects them. More importantly, about 92.7% of the respondents answered that they do not feel safe/secure. The social enhancers seen by most of the respondents were having a law to protect them, owning a house or a piece of land, and/or having an Association that defends them. Conclusions: The Iraqi medical doctors face considerable physical, economical, psychological, emotional, and social challenges that affect their professional performance and their life. If the same situation remained as such it may lead to the loss of one third of the Iraqi doctors. Especially, after COVID-19 pandemic, many countries are welcoming doctors from abroad, including Iraq. If this is added to the shortage in the doctor-population proportion in Iraq, it means there will be a jeopardizing shortage. Recommendations: Several recommendations have been put to reduce pressure on the Iraqi medical doctors aiming at improving performance, effectiveness, and efficiency. Keywords: doctor challenges, violence, Iraqi doctors, risk of infection, economic impacts

scholarly journals Epidemiological profile of Brazilian oncological patients seen by a reference oncology center of the public health system and who migrate in search of adequate health care

2018 ◽  
Vol 64 (9) ◽  
pp. 814-818 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel I.G. Cubero ◽  
Cláudia Vaz de Melo Sette ◽  
Beatriz de Camargo Preto Piscopo ◽  
Camila Ribeiro de Arruda Monteiro ◽  
Jean Henri Maselli Schoueri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health System ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Public Health System ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Postal Code ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Epidemiological Profile ◽  
Concentration Of Care

SUMMARY INTRODUCTION Structural disparities between different Brazilian regions in public health system cause patients to migrate in search of better conditions to treat their diseases. Besides patient’s discomfort, there is a concentration of care in large centres, causing overload to current capacity. OBJECTIVE To evaluate migratory flow and associated factors in a reference service in oncology. METHODS Cross-sectional study conducted at a referral oncology service in Great ABC region of São Paulo. Patients were interviewed, and clinical and demographic data collected. RESULTS Between March-July 2016, 217 patients were included. Analysis showed a divergence between the postal code registered in the medical record and that recorded during the interview in approximately 10% of cases. Of these, 42.9% were residents of other states. Search for treatment motivated most patients to seek service outside their city. CONCLUSION Results reflect the informal search for medical care outside the home area. Besides the direct impact on patients’ quality of life, migratory flow has an economic-social impact because these patients place a burden and impose costs on services of cities where they do not perform their responsibilities as citizens. Confirmation of the existence of a significant migratory flow demonstrates the need to discuss restructuring public health policies.

scholarly journals Psychological factors affecting COVID-19 vaccine acceptance in Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 57 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Theo Audi Yanto ◽  
Gilbert Sterling Octavius ◽  
Rivaldo Steven Heriyanto ◽  
Catherine Ienawi ◽  
Haviza Nisa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Factors ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Vaccination Rate ◽  
Vaccine Hesitancy ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Vaccine Acceptance ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
The Government

Abstract Introduction Increasing the rate of vaccination is crucial in combating the COVID-19 pandemic. However, a survey of 112,888 Indonesians found that only 64.8% Indonesians were willing to be vaccinated, with 7.6% refusing all vaccines and 27.6% are unsure. Several factors were related to this vaccine hesitancy and refusal, such as cognitive reflection, trust in authoritative figures, and personality traits. This study aims to identify psychological determinants and other factors associated with vaccine hesitancy and vaccine refusal. This was a cross-sectional study with data collection done in March 2021 using a questionnaire. We collected demographic data, respondents' stance on vaccination, as well as their psychology measurement. IBM SPSS 26.0 (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences, IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, USA) was used for statistical analysis. Results The data of 190 respondents were collected for this study. There are 165 respondents (86.8%) who belong to “vaccine acceptance”, while 25 are “vaccine hesitance” or “vaccine resistance.” Multivariate analysis shows that frequency of COVID-19 tests (p = 0.03), smoking status (p = 0.035), agreeableness trait (p = 0.001), trust in government (p = 0.04) and trust in scientist (p = 0.049) are significantly associated with the two population. Conclusion Several demographic and psychological factors affect the COVID-19 vaccine acceptance. The government and other related parties should consider these factors when adjusting for future policies controlling the COVID-19 pandemic and increasing the vaccination rate.

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