Adoption of positive health behaviour among primary care physicians: a cross-sectional pilot study from Lebanon

Taleb, Rim; Shaarani, Issam; Lakkis, Najla A.; El-Jarrah, Rana T; Osman, Mona

doi:10.3399/bjgpopen18x101590

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“…Out of the 160 physicians studied, 65% were physically inactive, and 35% reported doing some sports activities [8]. However, a recent study conducted in Lebanon showed that 63.7% of PHCPs exercised regularly, but it did not mention whether they were meeting the recommended WHO level of PA [9].…”

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Physical Activity among Primary Health Care Physicians and Its Impact on Counseling Practices

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Introduction: Physical inactivity has been linked to various noncommunicable diseases and their related health problems. As primary health care physicians (PHCPs) play a crucial role in promoting health and preventing disease, this study aims to determine the extent of physical inactivity among PHCPs and its impact on their counseling practices. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted across all primary health care centers in Qatar, targeting 511 physicians. A modified self-administered WHO stepwise tool was used to measure physical activity (PA) with another questionnaire to assess the counseling practices among PHCPs. Results: Out of 511 physicians, 306 (59.9%) responded to the survey. The majority of the participants were male (58.1%) with an average age of 45.8 ± 7.9 years. The majority of PHCPs were from the UK (44.3%), while only 4.1% were Qatari. Family physician consultants made up 51% of the respondents, while 30.2% were general practitioners, and the average years of experience were 14 ± 8.3 years. Only 39.5% of the respondents met the WHO PA recommendations. 50.5% of the physicians were overweight, and 23.1% were obese. The median percentage of patients counseled about PA was only 60 [IQR: 40–80]%, and there was no link found between a physician’s PA level and the percentage of patients they counseled on the subject. Conclusion: Physicians reported a high prevalence of physical inactivity. Furthermore, the practice of counseling the public on PA was low. Interventions are needed inside and outside the workplace to improve the PA among PHCPs and their counseling practices.

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“…The relationship between socio-demographics and vaccine uptake was inconclusive across many studies, despite being important when surveying homogeneous populations [29]. This relationship is probably [44] General public: Elders; Disease-specific group Vaccine uptake rate: 27.6% (Taleb et al, 2018) [45] HCWs Vaccine uptake rate: 50.4% (Kmeid et al, 2019) [46] Children 6-12 months: 7.7% 1-3 year: 27.8% 3-6 year: 73.3% 6-15 year: 52.9% (Tassi, 2020) [47] Elders (Elder adults) Vaccine intent: 30.4% (Moussa, 2020) [48] School Students Vaccine uptake rate: 48.2% (Choucair et al, 2021) [49] Mix…”

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“…Research study Determinants (El Khoury & Salameh, 2015) [44] Older age R ; Higher educational level R ; Having a health insurance; Good financial situation; Cigarette smoking; Alcohol drinking R ; Physically active R ; Frequent visits to a physician R ; Has respiratory disease R ; Good knowledge; Positive attitude; Sources of information (pharmacists/physcians) (Kmeid et al, 2019) [46] Locals (Lebanese) higher than refugees (Syrians); Child's age(3-6 years) R ; Father's age(> 31 years); Mother's age(> 31 years); Parents with higher levels of education; Mother's profession (private sector); Having a health insurance; Place of medical consultation / vaccination (Pediatrician clinic); Regular visit to a pediatrician; Vaccine required by school/day-care; Vaccine cost (Tassi, 2020) [47] Good knowledge about influenza; Believed that influenza vaccine is important for elderly adults; Believed that it should be taken yearly; Believed that it prevents serious complications; Believed that life immunity is not enough; Believed in vaccine effectiveness; Believed that influenza is a mild illness; Believed that vaccine is necessary; No fear of vaccine side effect or needles / injection; Did not adopt an alternative protective measure; Believed that the vaccine is affordable; Exposed to recommendations from doctor and patients (Taleb et al, 2018) [45] Younger age R ; Convenient time; Lower perceived risks associated with vaccines' side effects; Perceived vaccine benefits; Affordability of the vaccine; Good knowledge. (Alame et al, 2021) [50] Having a motive to protect themselves, community and family; Believed in boosting immunity; Believed that vaccines decrease the severity of the infection and the risk of complications; Feeling at high risk of infection; Believe in virus evolution; Did not have any vaccine efficacy concerns; Did not fear vaccine side effects; Did not belief the natural immunity is enough; Believed that the vaccine is affordable; Exposure to sources of vaccine recommendations; Good knowledge; Being a nurse; Past vaccination.…”

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“…Vaccine hesitancy (El Khoury & Salameh, 2015) [44] X X X X X (Kmeid et al, 2019) [46] X X X (Tassi, 2020) [47] X X X X X (Taleb et al, 2018) [45] X X X X (Alame et al, 2021) [50] X X X X X X (Moussa, 2020) [48] X X X X (Zakhour et al, 2021) [51] X X X X X X (Choucair et al, 2021) [49] X X X X X COVID-19 vaccine studies (Dalal [31] X X X X X X X (Abu-Farha et al, 2021) [52] X X X X X (Salibi et al, 2021) [ [76] Believed in the need to protect themselves and family members from getting infected by COVID-19; Driven by the need to end the pandemic quickly, to return to normal life with family and friends; No Barriers: no concern about the potential long-term serious side effects; Not concerned about the short time allocated to vaccines' clinical trials; Believed in the new technologies (mRNA) used in the vaccine production; No fear of short-term side effects (allergic reactions); Need to observe positive vaccines effects in people they know; Received more information about COVID-19 vaccines; Vaccine brand; Good knowledge index R ; Hypertension as a co morbidity R ; Higher fear scale R ; Past influenza vaccination R ; Living in rural areas R ; Reported food allergy R (Jabbour et al, 2022) [68] Reading about the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccine; Perceived vaccines as safe or effective; Positive social media impact; Healthcare workers and those who believed that most people sharing posts try to be honest R ; Positively associated with the use of Facebook R ; Social media trust R (Sakr et…”

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Determinants of influenza and COVID-19 vaccine intent or uptake in Lebanon: a scoping review of the literature

Salam,

Honein-AbouHaidar

2023

BMC Infect Dis

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Background Vaccination is essential to protect from influenza and recently from COVID-19, yet uptake in Lebanon is suboptimal. Several factors determine uptake including knowledge, attitude and policies. We conducted a scoping review of the literature to explore the determinants of influenza and COVID-19 vaccine intent or uptake in Lebanon. Methods Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) guidelines, thirty one peer reviewed studies indexed in six databases Pub Med, EMBASE, Scopus, CINAHL, Medline, and the Cochrane Library were screened. Two students, a senior Librarian and an Associate Professor in nursing searched for eligible studies. The library search strategy followed a combination of three broad concepts (viral influenzas; vaccines; Lebanon). The search timeframe was up till December 31, 2022. Determinants of influenza and COVID-19 vaccine intent or uptake were categorized following the constructs of the Theory of Planned Behavior. Results Nine studies investigated influenza vaccine intent or uptake among the public community, parents and healthcare workers. Twenty one studies investigated COVID-19 vaccine intent or uptake among the public community, older refugees, university students, patients with cancer, dentists, and social media users. One study investigated both types of vaccines. A conceptual model of the determinants of vaccine intent and uptake within the Lebanese context was developed. Various determinants included environmental factors, norms, knowledge, perceptions, attitudes, past experiences, behavioral control and hesitancy. Conclusions Research on vaccine intent and uptake in Lebanon is still in its infancy, while that of COVID-19 is on the rise. Multifaceted reasons behind the low vaccination rates were observed yet few attempts were made to target vulnerable groups. Further research studies are needed to target vulnerable groups.

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Adoption of positive health behaviour among primary care physicians: a cross-sectional pilot study from Lebanon

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Physical Activity among Primary Health Care Physicians and Its Impact on Counseling Practices

Physical Activity among Primary Health Care Physicians and Its Impact on Counseling Practices

Determinants of influenza and COVID-19 vaccine intent or uptake in Lebanon: a scoping review of the literature

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