Governmental and public thematic patterns on vaccination during a measles outbreak: the Romanian perspective

2020 ◽  
pp. 175797592097300
Author(s):  
Camelia Cmeciu ◽  
Ioana Coman
Keyword(s):  
Cluster Analysis ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Vaccination Campaign ◽  
Online Communication ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Health Campaigns ◽  
Ministry Of Health ◽  
Vaccination Rates ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Belief Model

With 675 confirmed cases of measles in Romania in September 2016, the Ministry of Health launched the online campaign called ‘Vaccines Save Lives’. This study seeks to apply the Health Belief Model (HBM) constructs to the online communication among the Romanian Ministry of Health and online users throughout this vaccination campaign. Using a mixed-method approach, we demonstrate how cluster analysis can help in visualizing the overall relationship among codes (HBM constructs) in the thematic interpretation related to vaccination. Results of the cluster analysis show that the Romanian Ministry of Health used three main themes (shaping credibility, reality versus conspiracy, and unbiased information). Focusing on the diseases that vaccinations could prevent, the Romanian authority also addressed the issues related to conspiracy theory, the possible side effects, and collateral victims if parents refuse to vaccinate their children. The online users’ comments were structured on two themes: multi-faceted reluctance and vaccination gain. Despite the anti-vaccination comments and anti-work-related content directed toward the campaign and the Ministry of Health, there were pro-vaccination comments in which online users encouraged parents to report cases of side effects and accused them of using their personal stories to provoke vaccination hesitancy. These findings may provide important information to (inter)national communication practitioners who design and implement health campaigns to increase vaccination rates.

Using The Health Belief Model to Explore Female's Perceptions of Male HPV Vaccination

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca Vidourek ◽  
Keith King ◽  
Brittany Rosen ◽  
Sara Fehr
Keyword(s):  
Hpv Vaccination ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Transmitted Infection ◽  
Papilloma Virus ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Vaccination Rates ◽  
Midwestern University ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
The Health Belief Model

Background: Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is a common sexually transmitted infection. The HPV vaccination is an effective method of preventing cervical cancer and genital warts. The present study examined females’ perceptions of male HPV vaccination. Methods: Participants were females (N = 306) from one Midwestern university. Results: Results indicated significant differences in perceived benefits to male HPV vaccination students’ based on grade and knowing a male/female that had the vaccine. No significant differences in perceived barriers were found in the study. Conclusions: These findings should be considered when developing programs aimed at educating students on the male HPV vaccine. The role of females in increasing male HPV vaccination rates should be considered.

scholarly journals Hesitation and Refusal Factors in Individuals' Decision-Making Processes Regarding a Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arcadio A. Cerda ◽  
Leidy Y. García
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Hygiene Measures ◽  
Logistic Regression Method ◽  
Decision Making Processes ◽  
The Government ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
Available Information

Introduction: Considering the global prevalence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), a vaccine is being developed to control the disease as a complementary solution to hygiene measures—and better, in social terms, than social distancing. Given that a vaccine will eventually be produced, information will be needed to support a potential campaign to promote vaccination.Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the variables affecting the likelihood of refusal and indecision toward a vaccine against COVID-19 and to determine the acceptance of the vaccine for different scenarios of effectiveness and side effects.Materials and Methods: A multinomial logistic regression method based on the Health Belief Model was used to estimate the current methodology, using data obtained by an online anonymous survey of 370 respondents in Chile.Results: The results indicate that 49% of respondents were willing to be vaccinated, with 28% undecided or 77% of individuals who would potentially be willing to be inoculated. The main variables that explained the probability of rejection or indecision were associated with the severity of COVID-19, such as, the side effects and effectiveness of the vaccine; perceived benefits, including immunity, decreased fear of contagion, and the protection of oneself and the environment; action signals, such as, responses from ones' family and the government, available information, and specialists' recommendations; and susceptibility, including the contagion rate per 1,000 inhabitants and relatives with COVID-19, among others. Our analysis of hypothetical vaccine scenarios revealed that individuals preferred less risky vaccines in terms of fewer side effects, rather than effectiveness. Additionally, the variables that explained the indecision toward or rejection of a potential COVID-19 vaccine could be used in designing public health policies.Conclusions: We discovered that it is necessary to formulate specific, differentiated vaccination-promotion strategies for the anti-vaccine and undecided groups based on the factors that explain the probability of individuals refusing or expressing hesitation toward vaccination.

Why are some people not socially distancing during COVID-19? A segmentation study

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Denni Arli ◽  
Tyson Ang ◽  
Shuqin Wei
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Democratic Party ◽  
A Priori ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Health Campaigns ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Medical Practitioners ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Belief Model

Purpose Governments around the world have used social distancing methods to slow the spread of COVID-19. Some people, however, have ignored repeated warnings about the need to maintain social distance. The purpose of this study was to segment individuals based on their perceptions of social distancing with respect to shared constructs, such as attitudes and demographic profiles. The findings can assist social marketing efforts to target specific groups for health campaigns. Design/methodology/approach This study used a priori methods, meaning that the type and number of segments were determined in advance. Amazon’s Mturk was used to collect data from an online sample of US residents (n = 759) in May 2020, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Findings Individuals’ perceptions of social distancing were segmented as follows: Segment 1 = majority social distancing followers; Segment 2 = social distancing inbetweeners; and Segment 3 = minority social distancing rebels. Interestingly, some of these segments were strongly affiliated with political parties. In addition, the results show attitudes toward social distancing appear to be influenced by individuals’ beliefs regarding their susceptibility to coronavirus and the potential severity of the symptoms or disease’s impact on their lives. Research limitations/implications This study makes several theoretical and practical contributions to the literature on these issues. In particular, it involved the application of the health belief model to the context of attitudes toward social distancing, which were found to be influenced by individuals’ beliefs regarding whether they are susceptible to coronavirus infection and whether the symptoms or disease could have a significant effect on their lives. Practical implications The results of this study will assist public health researchers, social marketers and policymakers in efforts to improve the effectiveness of health campaigns. Public health campaigns in the USA need to be bi-partisan. The finding that the social distancing rebels were mostly Republicans is consistent with an earlier report that those who identify with this party were less convinced than those who identified with the Democratic party regarding the efficacy of maintaining social distancing measures and more concerned about the adverse effects of these measures on the economy. Originality/value Only a few studies have segmented populations based on their perceptions of social distancing. This study was designed to understand the distinguishing features of such segments to enhance health messaging and content and convince those reluctant to engage in social distancing to view the issue from the perspective of marketing and medical practitioners.

scholarly journals Work-Related Stress and the Relationship with the Health Belief Model among Medical Doctors in a Tertiary Hospital in Port-Harcourt, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
pp. 10-21
Author(s):  
Chioma Okechukwu ◽  
Oluseye Babatunde B.
Keyword(s):  
Health Belief Model ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Medical Doctors ◽  
Work Related Stress ◽  
Perceived Susceptibility ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Port Harcourt ◽  
Related Stress ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
The Health Belief Model

Background: Work-Related Stress (WRS) is a harmful physical and/or emotional response resulting from a mismatch between the requirements of a job and the capabilities, resources, or needs of the worker in the work environment. The health belief model (HBM) is a psychological health behaviour change model established to describe and predict health-related behaviours regarding the uptake of health services. This study sought to determine the prevalence of WRS and to assess WRS among medical doctors in the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH), Rivers State, using the Health Belief Model (HBM). Methods: The study design was descriptive cross-sectional conducted among medical doctors in the UPTH. A proportionate stratified and random sampling method was used to recruit 363 medical doctors in two stages. Data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire which assessed respondents’ socio-demographics, Work-related Stress and Health Belief Model domains. Data was analysed using SPSS version 23.0. The Pearson’s correlation coefficient was used to assess relationship between WRS and the HBM components, while the multiple linear regression analysis was used to identify the HBM components that significantly predicted work-related stress. The level of significance was set at p= 0.05. Results: Most of the respondents were females (56.5%), married (90.1%), Christians (93.7%) and ≥36 years (71.6%). The mean age of respondents was 39.7±0.45 years. The prevalence of work-related stress was 66%, (Overall mean score ± SD=3.30±0.27). All components of the HBM were significantly correlated with Work-related Stress, and perceived severity showed the strongest positive correlation (r=0.687; p<0.001). All components of the HBM significantly predicted work-related stress except perceived susceptibility. Conclusion: All the components of the health belief model significantly predict Work-related Stress except perceived susceptibility. Measures to address stress among doctors in the workplace should put into consideration these domains of the health belief model.

scholarly journals Theories and Models as Vehicles for Health Communication and promotion in contemporary Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nkiru Onyinyechukwu ◽  
J.O. OKAFOR ◽  
Nonyelum Stella Nwankwo
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Health Communication ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Health Campaigns ◽  
Human Communication ◽  
Health Choices ◽  
Public Health Campaigns ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
Health Education And Promotion

Human communication is about producing and exchanging information and meaning using signs and symbols. Health Communication is the study and practice of communicating promotional health information such as in public Health campaigns ,health education between Doctor and patient. The purpose of spreading the health information is to influence personal health choices by improving health literacy. Three theories were used to illustrate the importance of the use of theories in communication for health promotion it includes; Bandura social learning theory, the trans-theoretical model and health belief model. It was recommended that theories and models should be frequently used in the area of Health Education and promotion.

scholarly journals The Health Belief Model and Preventive Measures: A Study of the Ministry of Health Campaign on Coronavirus in Saudi Arabia

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saud Alsulaiman ◽  
Terry Rentner
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Health Campaign ◽  
Ministry Of Health ◽  
King Saud University ◽  
New Guidelines ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
Recommended Guidelines ◽  
The Health Belief Model

As of August 2017, approximately 684 people have died in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia since the coronavirus Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS-CoV) outbreak in 2012. Saudi Arabia became the leading country for the number of illnesses and deaths related to MERS-CoV, making this a health megacrisis. Early Ministry of Health (MOH) communication efforts proved ineffective and created anger, confusion, and mistrust. Changes in command, implementation of new guidelines and policies, and a health preventive campaign have been instrumental in the fight. The MOH launched the “We Can Stop It” campaign in 2015. This study shares results from a survey of 875 students from King Saud University on the credibility of MOH information and effectiveness of the campaign’s prevention recommendations. Results show that the MOH is a credible source of information and that Saudis are following most, but not all, recommended preventive measures. Those persons with higher perceived benefits and lower barriers are more likely to follow recommended guidelines.

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