Journal of Education and Health Promotion

Prevalence and predictors of vaccine hesitancy among mothers of under‑five children: A hospital‑based cross‑sectional study

. Narayana Goruntla; . Kokkala Akanksha; . Katta Lalithaasudhaa; . Vikash Pinnu; . Dasaratharamaiah Jinka; . Pradeepkumar Bhupalam; . Jyosna Doniparthi

Volume 13, Issue 1 , January 2023, , Pages 1-9

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BACKGROUND: The World Health Organization (WHO) states that vaccine hesitancy is one ofthe top 10 threats to global public health. Evidence shows that vaccine hesitancy studies in Indiaare ... Read More BACKGROUND: The World Health Organization (WHO) states that vaccine hesitancy is one ofthe top 10 threats to global public health. Evidence shows that vaccine hesitancy studies in Indiaare limited and targeted toward individual vaccines. The study aimed to fill this gap by exploring therelationship between demographics and SAGE factors toward vaccine hesitancy.MATERIALS AND METHODS: A hospital‑based, cross‑sectional, analytical study was conductedin a non‑governmental organization (NGO) hospital with 330 beds, located in Bathalapalli,Andhra Pradesh, India. Mothers of under‑five children who attended outpatient departments ofpediatrics or obstetrics and gynecology were included. A total of 574 mothers were enrolled andvaccine hesitancy was determined by reviewing the mother–child protection card for the presenceof delay or refusal of the recommended vaccine. A face‑to‑face interview was conducted to obtaindemographics and WHO–SAGE variables from the participants. Binary logistic regression analysiswas performed to associate independent variables (demographics and SAGE variables) with thedependent variable (vaccine hesitancy).RESULTS: Out of 574 respondents, 161 mother’s children were noted as vaccine‑hesitant (refusal = 7;delay = 154); and the prevalence of vaccine hesitancy was 28.05%. The delay was observed in allrecommended vaccines, but the refusal or reluctance was seen in only four vaccines (hepatitis Bbirth dose = 1; IPV 1 and 2 = 2; Measles 1 and 2 = 3; and Rota 1, 2, and 3 = 1). The respondents’demographics like no or lower parent education (OR = 3.17; 95%CI = 1.50–6.72) and fewer antenatalvisits (OR = 2.30; 95%CI = 1.45–3.36) showed higher odds, whereas the upper socioeconomicstatus showed lower odds (OR = 0.09; 95%CI = 0.02–0.36) toward vaccine hesitancy. The WHO–SAGE dimensions like awareness (OR = 0.14; 95%CI = 0.03–0.53), poor access (OR = 7.76;95%CI = 3.65–16.51), and low acceptability of the individual (OR = 07.15; 95%CI = 1.87–27.29),community (OR = 6.21; 95%CI = 1.58–24.33) were significantly associated with vaccine hesitancy.CONCLUSION: The study concludes that the prevalence of vaccine hesitancy was high. Vaccinesafety and children’s health are primary concerns for parents’ refusal/reluctance. To achieve 100%immunization coverage, policymakers need to reduce vaccine hesitancy by developing strategiesbased on demographic and WHO–SAGE working group predictors.

COVID‑19 vaccine hesitancy among Nigerian youths: Case study of students in Southwestern Nigeria

. David B. Olawade; . Ojima Z. Wada; . Aderonke Odetayo; . Oluwabusayomi O. Akeju; . Fiyinfoluwa T. Asaolu; . Grace O. Owojori

Volume 12, Issue 6 , July 2022, , Pages 1-9

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BACKGROUND AND AIM: Vaccination has been appraised to be one of the most significant public health achievements in human history. However, in countries like Nigeria, vaccine hesitancy ... Read More BACKGROUND AND AIM: Vaccination has been appraised to be one of the most significant public health achievements in human history. However, in countries like Nigeria, vaccine hesitancy is a public health challenge that has consistently forestalled concerted efforts made by health authorities to curb the spread of communicable diseases such as COVID‑19. To improve COVID‑19 vaccine acceptance via targeted interventions, it is imperative to examine the public’s perception. Thus, this study aims to evaluate vaccine hesitancy among university students in Southwestern Nigeria.MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study utilized a descriptive cross‑sectional design. A self‑administered questionnaire was administered to a total of 366 respondents who were recruited using the convenience sampling technique and snowball approach. Data were entered and analyzed using SPSS.RESULTS: The majority of the respondents were over 18 years (88%) and were between their first and third years (81%). Over a tenth of the respondents reported having at least a loved one that had tested positive for the virus, while only 88% believed the virus is real. Furthermore, only 17% of the students had a positive attitude toward the vaccine. Although 90% of the respondents were aware of the administration of COVID‑19 vaccine in Nigeria, only around a quarter were willing to take the vaccine, while 5.5% had been vaccinated. The major reasons for COVID‑19 vaccine hesitancy highlighted by the respondents were concerns about vaccine side effects (21.3%), lack of trust in the authorities (26.5%), vaccine efficacy (13.1%), and diverse mystical possibilities (39.1%).CONCLUSION: The results indicate that a significant communication gap exists between the respondents and local health authorities. To enhance the acceptance of COVID‑19 vaccines, extensive and targeted health promotion campaigns are required to allay specific concerns raised by the public.

COVID‑19 vaccine hesitancy among medical students: A systematic review

. Kirthika Venkatesan; . Sukrita Menon; . Nisha Nigil Haroon

Volume 12, Issue 6 , July 2022, , Pages 1-8

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BACKGROUND: Vaccine hesitancy leads to an increase in morbidity, mortality, and health‑care burden. Reasons for vaccine hesitancy include anti‑vax group statements, misinformation ... Read More

COVID‑19 vaccine hesitancy and influence of professional medical guidance

. Govind Nair; . Kirthika Venkatesan; . Arjun Nair; . Irene N. Firoz; . Nisha Nigil Haroon

Volume 12, Issue 4 , April 2022, , Pages 1-9

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BACKGROUND: Vaccine hesitancy presents a major challenge during the COVID‑19 pandemic. It is crucial to address the factors contributing to vaccine hesitancy necessary to control ... Read More

Vaccine hesitancy and coronavirus disease‑19: Where do we stand?

. Zaid Khan; . Syed Quibtiya Khursheed; . Shabir Ahmad Dar; . Naveed Nazir Shah; . Shuja Reagu; . Majid Alabdulla; . Inaamul Haq; . Aaliya Mohi Ud Din Azad; . Khurshid Ahmad Dar; . Syed Suraiya Farooq; . Zaid Ahmad Wani

Volume 12, Issue 2 , February 2022, , Pages 1-9

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BACKGROUND: Vaccine hesitancy is seen, globally, as a major factor that will determine future coronavirus disease‑19 (COVID‑19) spread and its effective management. This study ... Read More

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Prevalence and predictors of vaccine hesitancy among mothers of under‑five children: A hospital‑based cross‑sectional study

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COVID‑19 vaccine hesitancy among Nigerian youths: Case study of students in Southwestern Nigeria

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COVID‑19 vaccine hesitancy among medical students: A systematic review

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COVID‑19 vaccine hesitancy and influence of professional medical guidance

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Vaccine hesitancy and coronavirus disease‑19: Where do we stand?

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