Willingness and uptake of the COVID-19 testing and vaccination in urban China: an online cross-sectional survey at early 2021 (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suhang Song ◽  
Shujie Zang ◽  
Liubing Gong ◽  
Cuilin Xu ◽  
Leesa Lin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Urban China ◽  
Low Risk ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Risk Period ◽  
Two Measures ◽  
Higher Educational Attainment ◽  
To Receive

BACKGROUND Regular testing and vaccination are effective measures to mitigate the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Few studies have focused on COVID-19 testing and vaccination uptake may change as the pandemic continues. OBJECTIVE To examine willingness and uptake of COVID-19 testing and vaccination during a low-risk period of the COVID-19 pandemic in urban China. METHODS A cross-sectional online survey was conducted among 2244 adults in urban China. Descriptive analyses were performed to compare the respondents’ willingness and uptake of COVID-19 testing and vaccination. Multivariate logistic regressions were fitted to investigate the factors associated with willingness and uptake of the two measures. RESULTS In early 2021, 52.45% of the respondents had received or scheduled a COVID-19 test at least once, and a majority (95.63%) were willing to receive testing. 63.28% of the respondents had received/scheduled or were willing to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Willingness and uptake of COVID-19 testing were not associated with socio-demographic characteristics, except for occupation. Being of older age, migrants, having higher educational attainment and secure employment were associated with a higher uptake of COVID-19 vaccination among the surveyed respondents, while willingness to vaccinate was consistent across socio-demographic characteristics among those who had not been vaccinated. CONCLUSIONS Chinese adults expressed almost universal willingness of COVID-19 testing and relatively low willingness of COVID-19 vaccination at the low-risk period of the COVID-19 pandemic, independent from their socio-demographic characteristics. Maintaining willingness of COVID-19 vaccination is key especially when the pandemic evolved into a low-risk period.

scholarly journals Willingness and Uptake of the COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination in Urban China: An Online Cross-Sectional Survey at Early 2021

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suhang Song ◽  
Shujie Zang ◽  
Liubing Gong ◽  
Cuilin Xu ◽  
Leesa Lin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Urban China ◽  
Low Risk ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Risk Period ◽  
Two Measures ◽  
Higher Educational Attainment ◽  
To Receive

Abstract Background: Regular testing and vaccination are effective measures to mitigate the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Few studies have focused on COVID-19 testing and vaccination uptake may change as the pandemic continues. This study aims to examine willingness and uptake of COVID-19 testing and vaccination during a low-risk period of the COVID-19 pandemic in urban China.Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted among 2244 adults in urban China. Descriptive analyses were performed to compare the respondents’ willingness and uptake of COVID-19 testing and vaccination. Multivariate logistic regressions were fitted to investigate the factors associated with willingness and uptake of the two measures.Findings: In early 2021, 52.45% of the respondents had received or scheduled a COVID-19 test at least once, and a majority (95.63%) were willing to receive testing. 63.28% of the respondents had received/scheduled or were willing to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Willingness and uptake of COVID-19 testing were not associated with socio-demographic characteristics, except for occupation. Being of older age, migrants, having higher educational attainment and secure employment were associated with a higher uptake of COVID-19 vaccination among the surveyed respondents, while willingness to vaccinate was consistent across socio-demographic characteristics among those who had not been vaccinated. Interpretation: Chinese adults expressed almost universal willingness of COVID-19 testing and relatively low willingness of COVID-19 vaccination at the low-risk period of the COVID-19 pandemic, independent from their socio-demographic characteristics. Maintaining willingness of COVID-19 vaccination are key especially when the pandemic evolved into a low-risk period.

scholarly journals Intention of Healthcare Workers to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine: A Cross-Sectional Survey in 10 Countries in Eastern Mediterranean Region

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasir Ahmed Mohammed Elhadi ◽  
Azza Mehanna ◽  
Yusuff Adebayo Adebisi ◽  
Mohammad Yasir Essar ◽  
Haider M El Saeh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mediterranean Region ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Eastern Mediterranean ◽  
Eastern Mediterranean Region ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
To Receive

Background: Healthcare workers intention to be vaccinated is an important factor to be consider for successful COVID-19 vaccination programme. Our study aimed to understand the intention of health workers to receive COVID-19 vaccine and associated concerns across 10 countries in Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMRO). Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted in January 2021 among healthcare workers using an online survey. A total of 2806 health workers (physicians, nurses and pharmacists) completed and returned the informed consent along with the questionnaire electronically. Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS software package version 20.0. Results: More than half of the respondents (58.0%) intend to receive COVID-19 vaccine, even if the vaccination is not mandatory for them. On the other hand, 25.7% of respondents were not intending to undertake COVID-19 vaccination while 16.3 % answered undecided. The top three reasons for not intending to be vaccinated were unreliability of COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials (62.0%), fear of the side effects of the vaccine (45.3%), and that COVID-19 vaccine will not give immunity for a long period of time (23.1%). Conclusion: Overall, our study revealed suboptimal acceptance of COVID-19 vaccine among healthcare workers in the 10 countries in EMRO.

Workplace bullying: an examination of power and perpetrators

2019 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 324-341 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helen De Cieri ◽  
Cathy Sheehan ◽  
Ross Donohue ◽  
Tracey Shea ◽  
Brian Cooper
Keyword(s):  
Workplace Bullying ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Healthcare Sector ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to apply the concept of power imbalance to explain workplace and demographic characteristics associated with bullying by different perpetrators in the healthcare sector. Design/methodology/approach All 69,927 members of the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (Victoria) were invited to participate in an online survey in 2014; 4,891 responses were received (7 per cent response rate). Participants were asked about their exposure to workplace bullying (WPB) by different perpetrators. The questionnaire addressed demographic characteristics and perceptions of workplace characteristics (workplace type, leading indicators of occupational health and safety (OHS), prioritisation of OHS, supervisor support for safety and bureaucracy). Analysis involved descriptive statistics and regression analyses. Findings The study found that the exposure of nurses and health workers to bullying is relatively high (with 42 per cent of respondents experiencing WPB in the past 12 months) and there are multiple perpetrators of bullying. The research revealed several demographic predictors associated with the different types of perpetrators. Downward and horizontal bullying were the most prevalent forms. Workplace characteristics were more important predictors of bullying by different perpetrators than were demographic characteristics. Research limitations/implications There are limitations to the study due to a low response rate and the cross-sectional survey. Practical implications Practical implications of this study emphasise the importance of focussed human resource strategies to prevent bullying. Originality/value The key contribution of this research is to draw from theoretical explanations of power to inform understanding of the differences between perpetrators of bullying. The study highlights the workplace characteristics that influence bullying.

scholarly journals The Health Belief Model Predicts Intention to Receive the COVID-19 Vaccine in Saudi Arabia: Results from a Cross-Sectional Survey

Vaccines ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 864
Author(s):  
Ilias Mahmud ◽  
Russell Kabir ◽  
Muhammad Aziz Rahman ◽  
Angi Alradie-Mohamed ◽  
Divya Vinnakota ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Health Belief Model ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Vaccine Uptake ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
To Receive ◽  
The Health Belief Model

We examined the intention and predictors of accepting the COVID-19 vaccine in Saudi Arabia. We conducted a nation-wide, cross-sectional online survey between February and March 2021. A total of 1387 people (≥18 years) participated. Only 27.3% adults had a definite and 30.2% had a probable vaccination intent; 26.8% and 15.6% had a probable and definite negative vaccination intent. Older people (≥50 years) (p < 0.01), healthcare workers/professionals (p < 0.001), and those who received flu vaccine (p < 0.001) were more likely to have a positive intent. People from Riyadh were less likely to receive the vaccine (p < 0.05). Among the health belief model constructs, perceived susceptibility to and severity of COVID-19 (p < 0.001), and perceived benefit of the vaccine (p < 0.001) were positively associated with vaccination intent, whereas perceived barriers had a negative association (p < 0.001). Individuals were more likely to receive the vaccine after obtaining complete information (p < 0.001) and when the vaccine uptake would be more common amongst the public (p < 0.001).

scholarly journals Perceptions on Preventative Care During the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Survey Using Clinical Scenarios

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher Boldt ◽  
Clare Boldt ◽  
Emilie Chow ◽  
Dana Mukamel ◽  
Jonathan Pang
Keyword(s):  
Age Groups ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Low Risk ◽  
Preventative Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Outpatient Visits ◽  
Clinical Scenarios ◽  
To Receive ◽  
Preventative Healthcare

Abstract One significant side effect of the Covid-19 pandemic is the decline in preventative healthcare services. The reduction in inpatient and outpatient visits has been attributed to fears of contracting the virus. Our study utilized a cross sectional survey of adults to determine patient risk assessment for receiving preventative care during the pandemic, specifically mammography, colonoscopy, and immunizations, through clinical scenarios (ranked high, medium, or low risk). Based on the scenario, the respondent indicated whether they would schedule their appointment for the relevant procedure within the next month. We hypothesized that more people would choose to seek care as their symptomatic severity and risk factors increased including increased age, outweighing their Covid-19 fears against the urgency of their clinical presentation. Consistent with the hypothesis, there were statistically significant differences to increasing scenario intensity for all procedures (mammography, immunization, colonoscopy). Regarding age, low risk immunization respondents 65 years and older were more likely to get their flu shot than those in the 18-49 or 50-64 age brackets, whereas no significant differences were found for colonoscopy and mammography among eligible age groups. These empirical results epidemiologically support proposed projection models stating there will likely be an increased incidence in late-stage cancers and immunization preventable disease due to missed/unscheduled appointments attributed to the pandemic. Thus, physicians should strongly encourage their patients to receive missed preventative care.

scholarly journals Willingness to receive a COVID-19 vaccine among adults at high-risk of COVID-19: a UK-wide survey

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachael Thorneloe ◽  
Holly Elizabeth Wilcockson ◽  
Martin Lamb ◽  
Caroline H Jordan ◽  
Madelynne Arden
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
General Population ◽  
Ethnic Group ◽  
Vaccination Programme ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
To Receive

PURPOSE Willingness of adults at high-risk of COVID-19 to receive a COVID-19 vaccine is unknown. There are key disparities in the risk and outcomes from COVID-19 by socio-demographic factors, including age, sex, level of deprivation, and ethnicity. A COVID-19 vaccination programme could inadvertently exacerbate these inequalities if it is not readily received by different population groups. In this UK-wide cross-sectional survey, we examined willingness to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in the general population and evaluated socio-demographic and clinical factors associated with willingness.METHODS Between April and June 2020, individuals in the general population were invited to complete an online survey; 2568 provided informed consent. Willingness to receive a COVID-19 vaccine was reported by 2152 (83.8%).RESULTS In total, 76.9% (1654/2152) reported being willing to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. One in five individuals at increased risk of COVID-19, as defined by UK government guidelines, were unwilling to receive a COVID-19 vaccine (119/589; 20.2%). Individuals from white ethnic group were more likely to be willing to receive a COVID-19 vaccine compared with those from BAME groups (79.9% vs. 55.9%, respectively), OR 2.84, 96% CI = 1.93 – 4.18, p ≤ 0.001. Willingness did not vary among adults at increased risk of COVID-19 compared with those not at increased risk.CONCLUSION A significant proportion of individuals in the general population are unwilling to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, including those at increased risk of COVID-19 morbidity and mortality. There are socio-demographic differences in willingness, especially by ethnic group. Success of a vaccination programme for COVID-19 depends not only on the efficacy of the vaccine but also on its uptake. Research is urgently needed to establish the most effective policy and communications to encourage maximal uptake of the vaccination.

scholarly journals Intention to have the seasonal influenza vaccination during the COVID-19 pandemic among eligible adults in the UK: a cross-sectional survey

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. e049369
Author(s):  
Susan M Sherman ◽  
Julius Sim ◽  
Richard Amlôt ◽  
Megan Cutts ◽  
Hannah Dasch ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Influenza Vaccine ◽  
Influenza Vaccination ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Seasonal Influenza ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Seasonal Influenza Vaccination ◽  
The Uk ◽  
To Receive

ObjectiveTo investigate the likelihood of having the seasonal influenza vaccination during the COVID-19 pandemic in individuals who were eligible to receive it.DesignWe conducted a cross-sectional online survey in July 2020. We included predictors informed by previous research, in the following categories: sociodemographic variables; uptake of influenza vaccine last winter and beliefs about vaccination.Participants570 participants (mean age: 53.07; 56.3% female, 87.0% white) who were eligible for the free seasonal influenza vaccination in the UK.Results59.7% of our sample indicated they were likely to have the seasonal influenza vaccination, 22.1% reported being unlikely to have the vaccination and 18.2% were unsure. We used logistic regression to investigate variables associated with intention to receive a seasonal influenza vaccine in the 2020–2021 season. A positive attitude to vaccination in general predicted intention to have the influenza vaccine in 2020–2021 (OR 1.45, 95% CI 1.19 to 1.77, p<0.001) but the strongest predictor of intention was previous influenza vaccination behaviour (OR 278.58, 95% CI 78.04 to 994.46, p<0.001).ConclusionsPrevious research suggests that increasing uptake of the influenza vaccination may help contain a COVID-19 outbreak, so steps need to be taken to convert intention into behaviour and to reach those individuals who reported being unlikely or unsure about having the vaccine.

scholarly journals An Online Survey to Assess Parents’ Preferences for Learning About Child Health Research 

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa Knisley ◽  
Anne Le ◽  
Shannon D Scott
Keyword(s):  
Child Health ◽  
Health Research ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Stressful Situation ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Child Health Research ◽  
To Receive ◽  
Research Studies

Abstract Background: Child health research is crucial to finding safe and effective treatments for children. However, child health research can be challenging in that it can require significant resources. Additionally, parents may need to make the decision to participate in a study during a stressful situation, such as an emergency department visit. Although innovative study design and methodology are being used to try and address these challenges, a key component of conducting more efficient, relevant and successful child health research is finding better ways to engage and involve parents in the research process from study conception to dissemination of results. Methods: We employed a cross-sectional, survey design to seek feedback from parents on 1) how they would like to learn about potential child health research studies that their child could participate in; 2) whether they would like to learn more about the research studies they are participating in; and 3) how they would like to receive information about studies they are participating in. Results: The survey findings demonstrate that parents are interested in hearing about opportunities to participate in child health research, particularly during visits to their general practitioner/pediatrician or walk-in clinics. Most parents would like to receive updates on the progress, results, and researchers involved in studies their child has participated in. Parents would also like to be provided with support to participate in research studies (i.e., travel or child care). Conclusion: This study is part of a larger initiative that is re-examining recruitment and retention methods to inform research teams in planning child health studies. In order to involve a wider range of parents and children in current and future studies, there must be strong engagement strategies in place, developed with parents, to effectively and respectively share research opportunities, progress and results, and demonstrate that their participation matters.

scholarly journals Willingness to Receive SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination and Associated Factors among Chinese Adults: A Cross Sectional Survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 1993
Author(s):  
Lin Gan ◽  
Yan Chen ◽  
Peipei Hu ◽  
Dawei Wu ◽  
Yajuan Zhu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Chinese Adults ◽  
Close Attention ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Universities And Colleges ◽  
Aged People ◽  
Anonymous Questionnaire ◽  
Vaccination History ◽  
To Receive

Vaccination is a key strategy to prevent the pandemic caused by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This study aims to investigate the willingness of Chinese adults to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and further explore the factors that may affect their willingness. We used a self-design anonymous questionnaire to conduct an online survey via the Sojump. A total of 1009 valid questionnaires were analyzed. The age of the participants ranged from 18 to 74. Among them, 609 (60.4%, 95%CI: 57.4–63.4%) were willing to receive the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) vaccine. Logistic regression analysis results showed that the age of 30–49 (OR = 2.042, 95%CI: 1.098–3.799), universities and colleges education (OR = 1.873, 95% CI = 1.016–3.451), master degree or above education (OR = 1.885, 95%CI = 1.367–2.599), previous influenza vaccination history (OR = 2.176, 95%CI: 1.474–3.211), trust in the effectiveness of the vaccine (OR = 6.419, 95%CI: 3.717–11.086), and close attention to the latest news of the vaccine (OR = 1.601, 95%CI: 1.046–2.449) were facilitative factors that affected their willingness to be vaccinated. More than half of the adults in China would be willing to receive a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine. Middle-aged people with higher education, those who had been vaccinated against influenza, and those who believed that COVID-19 vaccine was effective and paid close attention to it were more willing to be vaccinated. Our findings can provide reference for the implementation of vaccination and the prevention of COVID-19 in China. More studies are needed after the vaccine is launched.

Motivation for movement: Influences for walking event participation

2018 ◽  
Vol 78 (2) ◽  
pp. 111-123
Author(s):  
James D Beauchemin ◽  
Todd A Gibbs ◽  
Paul F Granello ◽  
Nicole T Gabana
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Moderate Physical Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Health States ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Motivational Influences

Background: There is widespread evidence of the health and wellness benefits associated with moderate physical activity, and lack of engagement with these behaviours remains a significant contributor to the burden of chronic disease in the US adult population. There are clear benefits to identifying motivational factors that facilitate increased personal adherence to physical activity behaviours. Objective: This study explored motivational influences on personal adherence to physical activity by examining the factors related to the behaviours of participants in an organised walking event. Design: Cross-sectional survey involving items for demographic variables, walking habits, perceived wellness, fulfilment of psychological needs, presence of chronic illness and motives for physical activity. Setting: The study sample included participants in a large US Midwestern walking event ( N = 345) across a variety of demographic characteristics. Method: Study participants completed an online survey that gathered information related to personal demographics, behaviours and sources of motivation as measured by the Motives for Physical Activity Measure–Revised scale. This instrument was developed within the context of self-determination theory to measure different motives for implementing behaviours associated with physical activity. Results: Findings revealed different intrinsic (competence, enjoyment and social) and extrinsic (fitness and appearance) motivational influences on participation in walking events that varied based upon demographic characteristics. Conclusion: Motives for participation in walking events, as a mode of health promotion, are influenced by demographic characteristics and health states, and may be relevant for focused efforts to promote engagement with physical activity programming.

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