COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in Jordan is Becoming an Obstacle Toward Achieving Immunity

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
General Population ◽  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Health Care Sector ◽  
Vaccine Hesitancy ◽  
Vaccine Refusal ◽  
Awareness Programs ◽  
To Receive

Background: Vaccination is currently considered the major hope to slow down the spread of the current coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Currently, the biggest obstacle against mass vaccination is that people are reluctant to take the vaccine. Objective: The aim of this study is to assess the acceptance and hesitancy towards the COVID-19 vaccine among the general population in Jordan. In addition, the study explores the possible causes of vaccine refusal and the possible associated factors. Methods: The study was conducted by using an online survey distributed in March 2021. It is composed of items that assess the respondent characteristics and their acceptance to the vaccine. Results: A total of 3728 respondents completed the survey. The majority of respondents 60.5% (n = 2255) didn’t register to the platform to take the vaccine, most of them (54.77% were not convinced with the effectiveness of the vaccine). People who work in the health care sector and people with chronic diseases were found to be more likely to receive the vaccine, whereas previously COVID-19 infected and possibly exposed patients both showed hesitancy to sign up for the vaccine. Conclusion: The effectiveness and safety of different vaccines should be widely available to the general population, and be scientifically explained in a simple trustful way. In addition, more awareness programs probably need to target the hesitant groups, including the previously infected patients.

scholarly journals Acceptability of COVID-19 Vaccination in Herat, Afghanistan

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Don Eliseo Lucero-Prisno III ◽  
Ahmad Neyazi ◽  
Attaullah Ahmadi ◽  
Omid Tabesh ◽  
Habibah Afzali ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Vaccine Hesitancy ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Awareness Programs ◽  
The Government ◽  
To Receive ◽  
Roll Out

Abstract Background: COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy is one of the major concerns in the roll out of vaccines in many countries. The aim of the study was to assess the level of COVID-19 vaccine acceptability among the population in Herat, Afghanistan, the third largest city in the country.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between 15 April 2021 and 20 April 2021 among the general population of Herat City to examine the acceptability rate of COVID-19 vaccine. Sample size was calculated at 555. Different variables were collected using a questionnaire developed. Data were evaluated in IBM SPSS program.Results: Only 10.63% of the participants were willing to receive COVID-19 vaccine without having any concern and reservation. 45% were willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. 66.5% were concerned about the vaccine and its side effects and 29% were afraid of being infected by transmission of COVID-19 through the administration of vaccine on them.Conclusion: This research demonstrates that, concerns about the vaccine, myths and misinformation are widespread which will undermine the vaccination process. This study recommends the initiation of more health-related campaigns and awareness programs by the government for general population to enhance and expedite the roll out of COVID-19 vaccine.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting COVID-19 Vaccination among the General Population in Saudi Arabia

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 1218
Author(s):  
Khalid Al-Mansour ◽  
Saad Alyahya ◽  
Fouad AbuGazalah ◽  
Khaled Alabdulkareem
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
General Population ◽  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression ◽  
Monthly Income ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Vaccine Refusal ◽  
To Receive

Vaccine refusal or hesitancy is one of the significant issues that can have an adverse impact on people’s health and their countries’ economy. Additionally, vaccine acceptance or refusal could have a decisive role in controlling the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims to investigate the factors affecting COVID-19 vaccine refusal and hesitancy among the general population in Saudi Arabia. The method is a cross-sectional survey using an online questionnaire, and data were collected from 1935 participants between 18 February 2021 and 1 April 2021. Out of 1935 participants aged ≥18 years and residing in Saudi Arabia, 46.9% reported their intention to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, 22.4% had received the vaccine, 9.5% did not intend to receive the vaccine, and 21.2% had not made their decision. In the multinomial logistic regression models, vaccine refusal was associated with age (OR: 0.961), nationality (OR: 0.182), monthly income of more than SAR 18,000 (OR: 2.325), chronic diseases (OR: 0.521), knowledge about the vaccine (OR: 0.937), and concerns about the vaccine (OR: 1.5). The hesitancy was associated with age (OR: 0.977), nationality (OR: 0.231), monthly income between SAR 6000 to 12,000 (OR: 0.607), chronic diseases (OR: 0.640), knowledge about the vaccine (OR: 0.907), and concerns about the vaccine (OR: 1.3). The main concerns about the vaccine were “COVID-19 vaccines are not tested enough on people”, “drug companies are interested in COVID-19 vaccine sales only”, and “COVID-19 vaccines have serious adverse effects”. Awareness programs and vaccination campaigns should consider people’s concerns and correct their misinformation.

scholarly journals A national survey of potential acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines in healthcare workers in Egypt

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aliae AR Mohamed Hussein ◽  
Islam Galal ◽  
Nahed A Makhlouf ◽  
Hoda A Makhlouf ◽  
Howaida K Abd-Elaal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Genetic Mutation ◽  
Vaccine Hesitancy ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Care Employees ◽  
History Of

AbstractBackgroundSince the start of COVID-19 outbreak investigators are competing to develop and exam vaccines against COVID-19. It would be valuable to protect the population especially health care employees from COVID-19 infection. The success of COVID-19 vaccination programs will rely heavily on public willingness to accept the vaccine.AimsThis study aimed to describe the existing COVID-19 vaccine approval landscape among the health care providers and to identify the most probable cause of agreement or disagreement of COVID-19 vaccine.MethodsA cross-sectional online survey was done.ResultsThe present study included 496 health care employees, 55% were at age group from 18-45 years old. History of chronic diseases was recorded in 40.4%, and definite history of drug/food allergy in 10.1%. Only 13.5% totally agree to receive the vaccine, 32.4% somewhat agree and 40.9% disagreed to take the vaccine. Causes of disagreement were none safety, fear of genetic mutation and recent techniques and believe that the vaccine is not effective (57%, 20.2%, 17.7% and 16.6% respectively). The most trusted vaccine was the mRNA based vaccine. The age of health care employees and the presence of comorbidities or chronic diseases were the main factors related to COVID-19 acceptance (P<0.001 and 0.02 respectively).ConclusionVaccine hesitancy is not uncommon in healthcare employees in Egypt and this may be an alarming barrier of vaccine acceptance in the rest of population. There is an urgent need to start campaigns to increase the awareness of the vaccine importance.

scholarly journals POS1219 SARS-COV-2 VACCINE HESITANCY AMONG PATIENTS WITH RHEUMATIC AND MUSCULOSKELETAL DISEASES: A MESSAGE FOR RHEUMATOLOGISTS

2021 ◽  
Vol 80 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 893.1-893
Author(s):  
R. Priori ◽  
G. Pellegrino ◽  
S. Colafrancesco ◽  
C. Alessandri ◽  
F. Ceccarelli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
General Population ◽  
Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Musculoskeletal Diseases ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Vaccine Hesitancy ◽  
Multivariable Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
To Receive

Background:Conflicting results have been published regarding the risk of infection with SARS-CoV-2 and development of severe COVID-19 among patients affected by rheumatic musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs). [1-4] Taking into account the lack of effective drugs to treat the COVID-19 and despite the burdensome and costly lockdown measures adopted to counteract the spread of SARS-CoV-2, effective and safe vaccines appear reasonably to be the best strategy for fighting the virus. [6] Before vaccines availability, several reports showed that a non-negligible proportion of subjects, among the general population or within specific categories, would have refused vaccination against COVID-19 once possible;[6, 7] data on vaccination hesitation among patients with RMD are not available yet.Objectives:This study aimed to evaluate the attitude of patients with RMDs to vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 and explore the factors which may influence it.Methods:During the first weeks of Europe vaccination campaign, we proposed an online survey to Italian adult patients with RMDs followed up in the Rheumatology Unit. All patients fulfilled the most recent classification criteria for each disease. HCs were recruited using a “best friend” system. The informed consent was collected for all participants. The questionnaires included the following items: demographic features, presence of comorbidities, educational level, and ongoing therapy. The individual’s perception of the COVID-19 vaccination, as well as the willingness to receive a COVID-19 vaccination with targeted questions was properly assessed.For the statistical analyses, Mann-Whitney and Chi-square tests were used. To account for baseline clinical differences among RMD-patients and controls, multivariable logistic regression analysis was used; covariates were selected according to a clinical criterion. The hypothesis that willingness for COVID-19 vaccine varied in specific subgroups of patients was tested using interaction terms at logistic regression analysis. All statistical tests were performed using the RStudio graphical interface and all tests were two-sided with a significance level set at p<0.05.Results:We provided an online survey to 830 adult RMD-patients and 370 healthy controls (HCs). Overall, 626 RMD-patients and 345 HCs completed the survey. Patients with RMDs were less willing to receive a COVID-19 vaccination compared to HCs (Odds Ratio (OR) 0.24, 95% CI 0.17 – 0.34, p<0.0001) despite they perceived themselves as at higher risk both to get infected (OR 11.3, 95% CI 8 – 15.9, p<0.0001) and develop a severe COVID-19 (OR 11.06, 95% CI 7.8 – 15.6, p<0.0001) and even if they had been vaccinated for influenza and pneumococcus more frequently than controls (OR 1.60 95% CI 1.18 – 2.16, p=0.002; OR 2.23, 95% CI 1.34 – 3.73, p=0.002). However, our results reveal that RMD-patients are more willing to change their minds if properly informed by the rheumatologist (OR 3.08, 95% CI 2.19 – 4.34, p<0.0001) in comparison to controls.Conclusion:The results of our study indicate for the first time that patients with RMDs are less willing to receive COVID-19 vaccination compared to the general population, despite perceiving themselves as at higher risk of getting infected with SARS-CoV-2 and develop severe COVID-19. However, our data underscored a meaningful aspect: patients with RMDs may change their attitude to COVID-19 vaccination if properly informed about risks and benefits by their trusted specialist.The results of this study encourage the entire rheumatologist community to become more committed to patient education, increasing their willingness to COVID-19 vaccine, which is the most promising strategy to protect them from the virus.References:1]Favalli EG et al. Arthritis Rheumatol, 2020[2]Fredi M, et al. Lancet Rheumatol, 2020.[3]Giardina F et al. Rheumatol Int 2021.[4]Pellegrino G et al. Clin Rheumatol 2020.[5]Frederiksen LSF, et al. Front Immunol, 2020.[6]La Vecchia C et al. Med Lav 2020.[7]Qiao S, et al. medRxiv 2020.Disclosure of Interests:None declared

scholarly journals Willingness to Receive the COVID-19 and Seasonal Influenza Vaccines among the Saudi Population and Vaccine Uptake During the Initial Stage of the National Vaccination Campaign: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Vaccines ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 765
Author(s):  
Amel Ahmed Fayed ◽  
Abeer Salem Al Shahrani ◽  
Leenah Tawfiq Almanea ◽  
Nardeen Ibrahim Alsweed ◽  
Layla Mohammed Almarzoug ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Perceived Risk ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Seasonal Influenza ◽  
Vaccination Campaign ◽  
Vaccine Uptake ◽  
Influenza Vaccines ◽  
Vaccine Hesitancy ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
To Receive

This study aimed to assess the willingness to receive the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and seasonal influenza vaccines and vaccine uptake during the early stage of the national vaccination campaign in Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional online survey was conducted among adult Saudis between 20 January and 20 March 2021. The questionnaire addressed vaccine hesitancy, perceived risk, willingness, and vaccine uptake. Approximately 39% of the participants expressed vaccine hesitancy, and 29.8% and 24% felt highly vulnerable to contracting COVID-19 and seasonal influenza, respectively. The majority (59.5%) were willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, although only 31.7% were willing to receive the flu vaccine. Adjusted analysis showed that vaccine hesitancy (OR 0.34, 95% CI 0.27–0.43) and the perception of being at high risk (OR 2.78, 95% CI 1.68–4.60) independently affected the intention to be vaccinated. Vaccine hesitancy was similar among those who were willing to be vaccinated (29.8%) and those who had already been vaccinated (33.1%). The perceived risk was significantly higher among those who had been vaccinated (48.1%) than among those who were willing to be vaccinated but had not yet been vaccinated (29.1%). In conclusion, the acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccine in Saudi Arabia is high. Saudis who received the vaccine had a similar level of vaccine hesitancy and a higher level of perceived risk.

scholarly journals Adenovirus and RNA-based COVID-19 vaccines’ perceptions and acceptance among healthcare workers in Saudi Arabia: a national survey

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. e048586
Author(s):  
Mohamad-Hani Temsah ◽  
Mazin Barry ◽  
Fadi Aljamaan ◽  
Abdullah Alhuzaimi ◽  
Ayman Al-Eyadhy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Vaccine Uptake ◽  
Vaccine Hesitancy ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Vectored Vaccine ◽  
To Receive

ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to compare the perception, confidence, hesitancy and acceptance rate of various COVID-19 vaccine types among healthcare workers (HCWs) in Saudi Arabia, a nation with Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus experience.DesignNational cross-sectional, pilot-validated questionnaire.SettingOnline, self-administered questionnaire among HCWs.ParticipantsA total of 2007 HCWs working in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia participated; 1512 (75.3%) participants completed the survey and were included in the analysis.InterventionData were collected through an online survey sent to HCWs during 1–15 November 2020. The main outcome measure was HCW acceptance of COVID-19 candidate vaccines. The associated factors of vaccination acceptance were identified through a logistic regression analysis and via measurement of the level of anxiety, using the Generalised Anxiety Disorder 7 scale.ResultsAmong the 1512 HCWs who were included, 62.4% were women, 70.3% were between 21 and 40 years of age, and the majority (62.2%) were from tertiary hospitals. In addition, 59.5% reported knowing about at least one vaccine; 24.4% of the participants were sure about their willingness to receive the ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 vaccine, and 20.9% were willing to receive the RNA BNT162b2 vaccine. However, 18.3% reported that they would refuse to receive the Ad5-vectored vaccine, and 17.9% would refuse the Gam-COVID-Vac vaccine. Factors that influenced the differential readiness of HCWs included their perceptions of the vaccine’s efficiency in preventing the infection (33%), their personal preferences (29%) and the vaccine’s manufacturing country (28.6%).ConclusionsAwareness by HCWs of the several COVID-19 candidate vaccines could improve their perceptions and acceptance of vaccination. Reliable sources on vaccine efficiency could improve vaccine uptake, so healthcare authorities should use reliable information to decrease vaccine hesitancy among frontline healthcare providers.

scholarly journals Acceptance Rates and Beliefs toward COVID-19 Vaccination among the General Population of Pakistan: A Cross-Sectional Survey

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Farah Yasmin ◽  
Waleed Asghar ◽  
Maryam Salma Babar ◽  
Hiba Khan ◽  
Shoaib Ahmad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Vaccine Hesitancy ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Public ◽  
Polio Vaccination ◽  
Acceptance Rates ◽  
To Receive ◽  
Do So

Developing countries like Pakistan have previously suffered from barriers to acceptance of vaccination by the public because of financial and belief barriers. This study aims to explore these beliefs and highlight concerns regarding vaccine hesitancy in the general population of Pakistan since they are a hindrance to an effective coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) immunization in the country. A cross-sectional study was performed involving 1,778 participants from all four provinces of Pakistan. Results from the study showed more than half of the participants to be unsure of the safety (50%) and efficacy (51%) of the vaccine, whereas 42% were concerned about the side effects of the vaccine. About 72% of the respondents planned to get vaccinated, whereas 28% refused to do so. Internationally made imported vaccines were more trusted by the participants. Forty-four percent of the participants agreed to receive the vaccine upon recommendation from a physician. Lastly, participants who believed in the efficacy of the polio vaccination also considered the COVID-19 vaccine to be safe and effective.

scholarly journals Prioritizing Health Care and Employment Resources During COVID-19: Roles of Benevolent and Hostile Ageism

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
MaryBeth Apriceno ◽  
Ashley Lytle ◽  
Caitlin Monahan ◽  
Jamie Macdonald ◽  
Sheri R Levy
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Past Work ◽  
Lower Priority ◽  
Working From Home ◽  
Design And Methods ◽  
To Receive

Abstract Background and Objectives Benevolent and hostile ageism are subtypes of ageism that characterize older adults as incompetent. With benevolent ageism, older adults are also viewed as warm. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has strained resources and prompted debates about priority for older adults versus other groups. Research Design and Methods College students completed an online survey of how much priority should be given to older adults in 3 relevant health care-related scenarios and 3 relevant employment scenarios. Results Benevolent ageism significantly predicted higher priority for older adults to receive health care (triage, COVID-19 vaccine, and COVID-19 testing) and employment resources (retention of job and working from home) while greater endorsement of hostile ageism significantly predicted lower priority ratings. Discussion and Implications These findings replicate and extend past work. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on health care and employment resources, this study sheds light on one factor—benevolent and hostile ageism—that contributes to a greater understanding of prioritization views toward a vulnerable segment of the population.

scholarly journals Determinants of COVID-19 Vaccination Willingness among Health Care Workers: A Quick Online Survey in India

2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (6) ◽  
pp. 445-452
Author(s):  
Rajesh Kumar ◽  
Kalpana Beniwal ◽  
Yogesh Bahurupi ◽  
Ravi Kant ◽  
Mukesh Bairwa
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Perceived Risk ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Vaccine Safety ◽  
Economic Effects ◽  
Vaccine Hesitancy ◽  
Multinomial Regression ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Care Workers

Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused a large number of deaths along with severe socio-economic effects. The vaccine is considered to be the last hope to control viral transmission. This study aimed to explore the determinants of health care workers’ (HCWs) willingness to take the COVID-19 vaccination.Methods: A structured, pre-validated, and pre-tested questionnaire was administered online to 599 HCWs including physicians, residents, and nurses from different types of healthcare set-ups across India. Information was collected regarding vaccine acceptability, attitude toward vaccination, and reasons for hesitancy. The chi-square test, followed by multinomial regression analysis, was applied to determine the factors associated with HCWs’ vaccination willingness.Results: It was found that 73 % (n=437) of HCWs were willing to accept the vaccines, while 10.85% (n=65) refused and 16.2% (n=96) needed more time to decide. Gender (P<0.001), occupation (P=0.040), working as front-line workers (P=0.008), vaccine manufacturing country preferences (P<0.001), and perceived risk of catching COVID-19 in the next 6 months (P=0.005) had a significant association with intent to receive vaccination (the response were “yes” vs. “no” and “not sure”). The reasons for vaccine hesitancy were vaccine safety and efficacy concerns, antivaccine attitude and beliefs, personal choice, and not wanting to take a vaccine before others.Conclusion: The majority of HCWs agreed to take COVID-19 vaccines once available. Nevertheless, providing support to manage evolving vaccine environments will help change the perception of HCWs who refuse or are reluctant to take the vaccines.

scholarly journals Patient Engagement in Decision Making and Associated Factors among Outpatients with Selected Non-Communicable Chronic Diseases in Public Hospitals of West Shoa, Ethiopia,2020

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Desalegn Emana
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Patient Engagement ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Health Care Decision ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
High Engagement ◽  
Care Decision

Abstract Background: Despite the importance of patient engagement in health care decision-making in the care of patients with chronic diseases, there is limited information about it and the factors affecting it in Ethiopia in general and in the Public Hospitals of West Shoa in particular. Thus this study is designed to assess the engagement of patients with selected chronic non-communicable diseases in health care decision making and associated factors in public hospitals of West Shoa Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia.Methods: Facility-based cross-sectional study design was used. Systematic sampling was used for the selection of study participants from June 7 – July 26, 2020. Standardized, pretested, and structured Patient Activation Measure was used to measure patient engagement in healthcare decision-making. Descriptive analysis was done to determine the magnitude of patient engagement in health care decision-making. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to determine factors associated with patients’ engagement in the health care decision-making process. Adjusted odds ratio with a 95% confidence interval was calculated to measure the strength of association. Statistical significance was declared at p<0.05. The results were presented by tables and graphs.Results: A total of 406 patients with chronic diseases participated in the study yielding a response rate of 96.2%. Less than a fifth [19.5% (95% CI: 15.5, 23.6)] of participants in the study area had a high engagement in their health care decision-making. Educational level (college or above) [AOR=5.2, 95% CI (1.76-15.46)], duration of diagnosis >5 years [AOR= 1.8, 95% CI (1.03-3.2)], health literacy [AOR=1.15, 95% CI (1.06-1.24)], autonomy preference in decision making [AOR=1.35, 95% CI (1.03-1.96)] were factors significantly associated with participants’ engagement in health care decision making among patients with chronic diseases. Conclusion- Low number of respondents had a high engagement in their health care decision-making. Preference for autonomy in decision making, educational level, health literacy, duration of diagnosis with the disease were factors associated with patient engagement in health care decision making among patients with chronic diseases in the study area. Thus individualized patient-centered care and patient empowerment is essential among patients with chronic non-communicable diseases.

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