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SARS-CoV-2 vaccines during pregnancy and breastfeeding: a systematic review of maternal and neonatal outcomes

AUTHOR(S)
Domenico Umberto De Rose; Guglielmo Salvatori; Andrea Dotta (et al.)

Published: March 2022   Journal: Viruses
This systematic review summarizes current knowledges about maternal and neonatal outcomes following COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy and breastfeeding.  PubMed, Cochrane Library, and the Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) were searched up to 27 October 2021. The primary outcome was to estimate how many pregnant and lactating women were reported to be vaccinated and had available maternal and neonatal outcomes.
Association between risk perception and acceptance for a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine to children among child caregivers in China

AUTHOR(S)
Chenyuan Qin; Ruitong Wang; Liyuan Tao (et al.)

Published: March 2022   Journal: Frontiers in Public Health

At present, the widespread variants and the weakened immunity provided by vaccines over time have further emphasized the importance of vaccination, boosters, and prevention efforts against COVID-19. Here, this study intends to investigate the acceptability of a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine among child caregivers, aiming to explore the association between risk perception and child vaccine acceptance. This anonymous, national, cross-sectional survey was conducted for one week from November 12, 2021 in mainland China. The risk perception among child caregivers was assessed based on the Health Belief Model (HBM) and the individuals was equally divided into three levels according to the total preset scores of each perception dimension. Pearson χ2 test was used to compare the differences among participants stratified by sociodemographic characteristics, health status, knowledge factors and risk perception. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression models were performed to explore the associations between risk perception and the acceptance of a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine.

Parental COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy for children with neurodevelopmental disorders: a cross-sectional survey

AUTHOR(S)
Mohammad Ali; Tasnuva Shamarukh Proma; Zarin Tasnim (et al.)

Published: March 2022   Journal: Tropical Medicine and Health

Little is known about parental coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine hesitancy in children with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD). This survey estimated the prevalence and predictive factors of vaccine hesitancy among parents of children with NDD. A nationally representative cross-sectional survey was conducted from October 10 to 31, 2021. A structured vaccine hesitancy questionnaire was used to collect data from parents aged ≥ 18 years with children with NDD. In addition, individual face-to-face interviews were conducted at randomly selected places throughout Bangladesh. Multiple logistic regression analysis was conducted to identify the predictors of vaccine hesitancy.

COVID-19 vaccine acceptance in pregnant and lactating women and mothers of young children in Poland

AUTHOR(S)
N. Kuciel; J. Mazurek; K. Hap (et al.)

Published: March 2022   Journal: International Journal of Women's Health

The World Health Organization indicated vaccine hesitancy as one of the top 10 threats to global health. The success of a vaccine depends not only on its efficacy but also on its acceptance. This study aims to define COVID-19 vaccine acceptance in a sample of pregnant and lactating women in Poland. Since mothers are often key decision-makers for whether their children will receive vaccination, it is vital to measure vaccine confidence among this group. An anonymous online survey was distributed to assess the level of acceptance of COVID-19 vaccination among pregnant and lactating women for themselves and their children in Poland.

Missed routine pediatric care and vaccinations in US children during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic

AUTHOR(S)
Chloe A. Teasdale; Luisa N. Borrell; Yanhan Shen (et al.)

Published: March 2022   Journal: Preventive Medicine
The COVID-19 pandemic has decreased uptake of pediatric preventive care, including immunizations. This study estimated the prevalence of missed pediatric routine medical visits and vaccinations over the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. It conducted a cross-sectional online survey of 2074 US parents of children ≤12 years in March 2021 to measure the proportion of children who missed pediatric care and vaccinations over the first 12 months of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Understanding COVID-19 vaccine uptake during pregnancy: ‘hesitance’, knowledge, and evidence-based decision-making

AUTHOR(S)
Leigh Ann Simmons; Mackenzie D. M. Whipps; Jennifer E. Phipps (et al.)

Published: March 2022   Journal: Vaccine

A key mitigation strategy to the COVID-19 pandemic has been the development and roll-out of vaccines. However, pregnant and lactating people were not included in initial vaccine trials and this population is hesitant to receive the vaccine, despite contrary recommendations from the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Understanding the reasons behind this hesitancy is vital to promote vaccine uptake. This study surveyed pregnant people in California from December 2020 to January 2021 (n = 387) to describe cognitions and decision-making regarding COVID-19 vaccination. Using descriptive, regression-based analyses, it examined rates of planned uptake and reasoning among individuals who reported COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy.

COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among low-income, racially and ethnically diverse US parents

AUTHOR(S)
Samantha Schilling; Colin J. Orr; Alan M. Delamater (et al.)

Published: March 2022   Journal: Patient Education and Counseling
This study aimed to examine factors impacting U.S. parents’ intention to vaccinate their children against COVID-19. Data were collected February-May 2021 from parents living in six geographically diverse locations. The COVID-19 Exposure and Family Impact Survey assessed perceived susceptibility and severity to adverse outcomes from the pandemic. Semi-structured interviews assessed perceptions about benefits and risks of vaccinating children..
What is the effectiveness of available COVID-19 vaccines for children and adolescents, including variants of concern. (Version 8, updated 28 March 2022)
This study retrieved candidate studies and updates to living evidence syntheses on vaccine effectiveness using the following mechanisms: 1) PubMed via COVID-19+ Evidence Alerts; 2) systematic scanning of pre-print servers; 3) updates to the COVID-END inventory of best evidence syntheses; and 4) cross-check with updates from the VESPa team. It included studies and updates to living evidence syntheses identified up to two days before the version release date
COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among adolescents: cross-ectional school survey in four Chinese cities prior to vaccine availability

AUTHOR(S)
Palizhati Rehati; Nubiya Amaerjiang; Liping Yang (et al.)

Published: March 2022   Journal: Vaccines
To address the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, development and regulatory evaluations have been accelerated for vaccines, authorizing emergency use. To anticipate vaccine preparedness in adolescents, this study analyzed COVID-19 vaccination awareness and willingness to vaccinate before the vaccine became available. It conducted a cross-sectional survey among 9153 (4575 boys, 50%) students with a mean age of 14.2 years old in four cities in China to collect information on demographic characteristics and their COVID-19 vaccination concerns. Multinomial logistic regression was used to analyze the influencing factors of vaccine hesitancy (“not sure”) and resistance (“do not want it”).
Effectiveness and safety of SARS-CoV-2 vaccines among children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis

AUTHOR(S)
Peng Gao; Shan Cai; Qiao Liu (et al.)

Published: March 2022   Journal: Vaccines
The proportion of children and adolescents with COVID-19 had gradually increased according to data reported by WHO. However, there was no meta-analysis of effectiveness and safety of SARS-CoV-2 vaccines in children and adolescents. This paper aimed to provide investigationbased medical evidence and reference recommendations for children and adolescents in regard to SARS-CoV-2 vaccines. It systematically searched PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science from inception to 5 January 2022. RCTs and observational studies that examined the effectiveness and safety were included.
A pre-vaccine analysis using the Health Belief Model to explain parents’ willingness to vaccinate (WTV) their children in the United States: implications for vaccination programs

AUTHOR(S)
Diana Reindl; Serkan Catma

Published: March 2022   Journal: Expert Review of Pharmacoeconomics & Outcomes Research

This study uses the Health Belief Model (HBM) to explain parents’ willingness to vaccinate (WTV) their children with COVID-19 vaccine in the United States (US). The analysis included determining if vaccination choice among parents statistically varied based on geography among the sample collected. A cross-sectional survey was administered on November 2020. Multiple regression analysis was completed, determining which HBM constructs to be most relevant to parents’ WTV their children with COVID-19 vaccine. To determine ‘hot’ and ‘cold’ geographic spots for WTV, a hot spot analysis based on Getis-Ord Gi* statistics was executed.

Willingness, refusal and influential factors of parents to vaccinate their children against the COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis

AUTHOR(S)
Petros Galanis; Irene Vraka; Olga Siskouc (et al.)

Published: March 2022   Journal: Preventive Medicine
This study aimed to estimate parents' willingness and refusal to vaccinate their children against the COVID-19, and to investigate the predictors for their decision. It followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis guidelines. It searched Scopus, Web of Science, Medline, PubMed, CINAHL and medrxiv from inception to December 12, 2021. It applied a random effect model to estimate pooled effects since the heterogeneity was very high. It used subgroup analysis and metaregression analysis to explore sources of heterogeneity.
The social gradient in COVID-19 vaccination intentions and the role of solidarity beliefs among adolescents

AUTHOR(S)
Alexander Patzin; Hans Dietrich

Published: March 2022   Journal: SSM - Population Health

Vaccines against COVID-19 play a prominent role in the policies enacted to combat the pandemic. However, vaccination rates are lowest among adolescents and young adults. Therefore, research on younger individuals is needed to provide a deeper understanding of social disparities and the motives behind vaccination intentions. This study draws on a sample (N = 4079) of German high school students and graduates. Based on cross-sectional data from March to July 2021 and linear regression models, which are conditioned on personality, risk preferences, and trust, the study analyses social disparities (i.e., gender, parental education and migration background) in vaccination intentions.

Insights into predictors of vaccine hesitancy and promoting factors in childhood immunization programs: a cross-sectional survey in Cameroon

AUTHOR(S)
Jonas Kemeugni Ngandjon; Thomas Ostermann; Virgile Kenmoe (et al.)

Published: February 2022   Journal: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Vaccination is claimed to be a key intervention against the COVID-19 pandemic. A major challenge today is to increase vaccine acceptance as vaccine hesitancy has delayed the eradication of polio. This study aimed to identify predictors associated with vaccine acceptance in the context of the Expanded Program on Immunization among parents of children between the ages of 12 to 23 months in the Foumbot district, Cameroon. The design of this study is a cross-sectional survey. A total of 160 mothers of children between the ages of 12 to 23 months were selected using a simple random sampling technique. A pre-tested structured questionnaire was used for data collection. Incomplete vaccination status was considered “vaccine hesitancy”. Data was analyzed along with 95% confidence intervals and the p-value < 0.05. The results showed 60% vaccine acceptance and 40% vaccine hesitancy.
Determinants of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among parents in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

AUTHOR(S)
Giao Huynh; Han Thi Ngoc Nguyen; Khanh Van Tranc

Published: February 2022   Journal: Postgraduate Medicine

COVID-19 vaccines are critical tools to manage the current pandemic. The objective of this study is to assess determinants of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among parents in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. A cross-sectional study of parents were performed, who had at least one child aged 5–17 years. The data were collected by a self-report questionnaire, which was based, predominately, on the Health Belief Model (HBM), between January 21 and 20 April 2021. The main outcome of this study aims to investigate the self-reported parental COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy for their children that has been approved by health authorities in Vietnam.

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