Awareness and acceptance of anticipated pediatric COVID-19 vaccination in rural South India

Background: The objective of this study was to assess the awareness and acceptance of anticipated COVID-19 pediatric vaccination among parents in rural south India.Methods: Objective questionnaire based online cross-sectional study in out-patient department, school WhatsApp groups and the community between 01 July 2021 to 15 July 2021. Sample size 873. Parents of children less than 18 years of age willing to participate in the study were included. Parents not willing to participate in the study were excluded.Results: 64.6% parents accepted pediatric COVID-19 vaccination; 96.4% felt it beneficial to vaccinate children prior to re-opening of school. 96.68% were positive that vaccination in children shall play a pivotal role in the projected third wave. 35.39% were hesitant and wanted to delay vaccinating their children and 14.14% do not believe in vaccine efficacy. 14.53% parents were weary of giving vaccine to their children due to personal experience of adverse effects they had suffered, and 22.45% parents refused vaccination due to hearsay adverse effects. 17.6% parents felt that post COVID-19 infection, children don’t need vaccination. 38.95% of parents were concerned about interaction of COVID-19 vaccine with other vaccines of immunisation schedule, 19.36% felt that children don’t need specific COVID-19 vaccine since the regular immunisation schedule prevents COVID-19 infection.Conclusions: Parents of rural India are aware of the pandemic and its lasting impact in our society but its effect on children is still beyond their comprehension. Most parents are willing and accept pediatric COVID-19 vaccination, however vaccine hesitancy and misconceptions are significant entities that can derail full coverage of children.

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Prevalence and Visual Outcomes of Cataract Surgery in Rural South India: A Cross-Sectional Study

Ophthalmic Epidemiology ◽

10.1080/09286586.2016.1212991 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 23 (5) ◽

pp. 309-315 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

P. Paul ◽

T. Kuriakose ◽

J. John ◽

R. Raju ◽

K. George ◽

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Keyword(s):

Cataract Surgery ◽

South India ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Rural South ◽

Visual Outcomes

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Parent’s Perspective towards Child COVID-19 Vaccination: An Online Cross-Sectional Study in Mexico

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph19010290 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 19 (1) ◽

pp. 290

Author(s):

Juan Luis Delgado-Gallegos ◽

Gerardo R. Padilla-Rivas ◽

Lilia Julieta Gastelum-Arias ◽

Erika Zuñiga-Violante ◽

Gener Avilés-Rodríguez ◽

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Keyword(s):

Adverse Effects ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Vaccine Hesitancy ◽

Design Strategies ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Vaccine Acceptance ◽

Vaccination Programs ◽

Health Authorities ◽

Stepwise Method ◽

Significant Factors

COVID-19 vaccination programs continue in child populations. Thus, parents’ attitude towards COVID-19 vaccination of their children is crucial for these strategies to succeed. The present study derives from the application of an online COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance & Hesitancy Questionnaire (COV-AHQ) in which we measure parent’s hesitancy towards children’s vaccination (section 4 of the COV-AHQ) and other significant factors. A logistic regression analysis with backward stepwise method was used to quantify the associations between factors and parent’s hesitancy. According to the correlation analysis, the most representative factors predicting vaccine hesitancy/acceptance were positive attitude towards vaccination, parents believing that the COVID-19 vaccine will enhance the economic situation of the country, parents actively researching information, having the willingness to obtain the COVID-19 vaccine themselves, and the possibility of their children developing adverse effects. Our findings also showed that parents are highly interested in having their children vaccinated. Nonetheless, parents expressed high levels of concern involving their children in developing adverse effects from the vaccine. In addition, obtaining influenza immunization prompted interest in obtaining the COVID-19 vaccine, and younger-aged parents are much more concerned with having their children vaccinated. Therefore, in order to ensure successful vaccination programs, policymakers and health authorities should design strategies to gain confidence and provide security amongst the population, including giving continuous information about the benefits of vaccination and presenting the frequency of side effects to bring parents on board with vaccinating their children.

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Effectiveness of the psychoeducation module for screened positive cases of depression among elderly females in rural South India, a Quasi experimental study

10.21203/rs.2.13047/v1 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Anushree Puttur ◽

Chythra R Rao

Keyword(s):

Rural Areas ◽

South India ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Poor Sleep ◽

Health Seeking ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Rural South ◽

Health Seeking Behavior ◽

Seeking Behavior ◽

Quasi Experimental

Abstract Background: With the increasing population of geriatric women in India, it has become more necessary to identify morbidities in this population as well as potential interventions to treat them. In this study, we estimate the prevalence of depression in geriatric women living in a district in rural South India, and evaluate the effectiveness of a psycho education on improving knowledge and awareness on depression. Methods: This cross sectional study was performed among 218 females above the age of 60 years in rural areas who were interviewed using Beck’s Depression Inventory and evaluated for depression. A questionnaire was then administered to assess knowledge and attitudes regarding depression once prior to and once after the psychoeducation module was presented to assess the effectiveness of the module. Multivariate analysis was performed to identify key variables that predisposed participants for depression as well as those variables that affected the effectiveness of the psychoeducation module. Results: The study showed 31.7% of the participants to have depression using Beck’s Depression Inventory. Low education status [ AOR: 5.95(1.04-34.10), p = 0.04], decreased social interactions [AOR: 10.97 (1.43-84.13), p = .02.], daily concerns regarding health [AO: R5.09 (1.031-25.10), p = 0.05), loans to settle [AOR: 18.55(2.65-129.64), p = 0.003] and poor sleep quality [AOR:94.82 (13.97-643.72, p < .001] were positively correlated with the presence of depression. Of those participants diagnosed with depression, the psychoeducation module was less effective in those who engaged in hobbies/social activities, had good relationships with family and had concerns about their health. Conclusion: Of those interviewed, one-third were estimated to have depression. Administration of a psycho-education was seen to reduce stigma and improve health-seeking behavior. As this stigma is particularly pervasive in geriatric women in rural south India, population specific interventions need to be identified in order to improve knowledge and health seeking behavior. Keywords: Depression, Elderly, Rural India, Women, Geriatric, Psychoeducation, Intervention

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A community-based cross-sectional study on knowledge, attitude, and perceptions about asthma among healthy adults in rural South India

Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care ◽

10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_2152_20 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (5) ◽

pp. 1956

Author(s):

LeeberkRaja Inbaraj ◽

Jefferson Daniel ◽

Sam Jenkins ◽

PrashantHanumanthappa Ramamurthy ◽

Rita Isaac

Keyword(s):

South India ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Healthy Adults ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Community Based ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Rural South

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Factors associated with BMI, underweight, overweight, and obesity among adults in a population of rural south India: a cross-sectional study

BMC Obesity ◽

10.1186/s40608-016-0091-7 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 27

Author(s):

Matthew Little ◽

Sally Humphries ◽

Kirit Patel ◽

Cate Dewey

Keyword(s):

South India ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Overweight And Obesity ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Rural South ◽

Factors Associated

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Determinants, Perceptions and Practice of Early Registration among Antenatal Women: A Cross-Sectional Study at a maternity hospital in rural South India

International Journal of Current Research and Academic Review ◽

10.20546/ijcrar.2016.404.025 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 4 (4) ◽

pp. 200-207

Author(s):

Avita Rose Johnson ◽

Niresh C ◽

Sineesh P Joy ◽

Gitanjali Rebello ◽

Babna Joseph ◽

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Keyword(s):

South India ◽

Maternity Hospital ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Rural South ◽

Early Registration

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Prevalence, predictors and types of unpleasant and adverse effects of meditation in regular meditators: international cross-sectional study

BJPsych Open ◽

10.1192/bjo.2021.1066 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Luca Pauly ◽

Niklas Bergmann ◽

Inge Hahne ◽

Sarah Pux ◽

Eric Hahn ◽

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Keyword(s):

Adverse Effects ◽

Behavioural Therapy ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Research Literature ◽

Mental Illnesses ◽

Third Wave ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Psychological Therapies ◽

Meditation Experience

BackgroundMeditation is commonly implemented in psychological therapies since the ‘third wave’ of cognitive–behavioural therapy has increased the focus on mindfulness-based interventions. Although extensive research literature demonstrates its benefits, little is known about potential adverse effects.AimsThe aim of this study is to report the prevalence, type and severity of particularly unpleasant meditation-related experiences in the largest cross-sectional study on this topic to date, with 1370 regular meditators.MethodThe participants were asked whether they ever encountered particularly unpleasant experiences as a result of their meditation experience. For the first time, the type and severity of those experiences were assessed and the association with several predictors, such as pre-existing mental disorders, were explored via logistic and linear regression.ResultsSimilar to previous studies, 22% of participants (95% CI 20–24) reported having encountered unpleasant meditation-related experiences, and 13% of participants (95% CI 3–5) reported experiences that were categorised as adverse. Those were mostly of affective, somatic and cognitive nature. Unpleasant meditation-related experiences were more likely to occur in participants with pre-existing mental illnesses (P = 0.000, 95% CI 1.25–2.12).ConclusionsThis study demonstrates that unpleasant meditation-related experiences are prevalent among meditators and, to a relevant extent, severe enough to warrant further scientific inquiry. Longitudinal studies are needed to examine whether the unpleasant meditation-related experiences are merely negative and thus should be avoided, or are an inherent part of the contemplative path.

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