Attitude of parents toward vaccination against COVID-19 for own children in Jordan: A cross-sectional study

Abuhammad, Sawsan; Khader, Yousef; Hamaideh, Shaher H.

doi:10.1016/j.imu.2022.101000

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“…These findings imply that promoting vaccine uptake can be achieved by targeting appropriate socio-demographic populations and those with negative attitudes and poor knowledge concerning COVID-19 vaccines [ 126 – 128 ]. This is also evidenced by previous studies that have shown that parents’ and caregivers’ positive attitudes can promote vaccine acceptance and uptake[ 121 , 129 – 132 ]. This further emphasises the role of governments, HCWs, teachers and other stakeholders in promoting positive messages regarding the positive effects of COVID-19 vaccines among school children, adolescents and youths as well as adults to counteract ongoing misinformation.…”

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confidence: 65%

COVID-19 vaccine uptake and associated factors among adolescents and youths: Findings and implications for future vaccination programmes

Mudenda,

Meyer,

Fadare

et al. 2023

PLOS Glob Public Health

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Adolescents and youths are a key part of the population that needs to be protected against the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This is because they are more likely to spread the virus to vulnerable individuals. In view of these concerns, this study investigated the uptake of COVID-19 vaccines and associated factors among adolescents and youths attending secondary schools in Zambia. This cross-sectional study was conducted among 1500 school-going adolescents in Lusaka from September 2022 to November 2022. Overall, 1409 participants took part giving a response rate of 94%. Only 29.2% (n = 411) of the participants were vaccinated against COVID-19 at the time of the study. Compared to their unvaccinated counterparts, vaccinated adolescents and youths scored higher for knowledge (66.2% vs 57.8%) and attitudes (76.7% vs 39.4%) regarding COVID-19 vaccines. Healthcare workers, family/friends and social media were key sources of information regarding the vaccine. Factors associated with increased vaccine uptake were positive attitudes (AOR = 33.62, 95% CI: 19.92–56.73), indicating it was stressful to follow COVID-19 preventive measures (AOR = 1.47, 95% CI: 1.09–1.99), participants in Grade 12 (AOR = 3.39, 95% CI: 1.94–5.91), Grade 11 (AOR = 2.59, 95% CI: 1.94–5.91), Grade 10 (AOR = 3.48, 95% CI: 1.98–6.11) and Grade 9 (AOR = 3.04, 95% CI: 1.74–5.32) compared to Grade 8. This study found a relatively low uptake of COVID-19 vaccines among adolescents and youths in Zambia. There is a need to provide adequate strategies to address knowledge and attitude gaps regarding COVID-19 vaccines to improve uptake and reduce future morbidity and mortality.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 65%

COVID-19 vaccine uptake and associated factors among adolescents and youths: Findings and implications for future vaccination programmes

Mudenda,

Meyer,

Fadare

et al. 2023

PLOS Glob Public Health

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“…The survey was designed based on previously published literature that addressed similar diseases [1,2,3,9]. The survey was tested with a sample of 10 participants, and survey content was evaluated based upon the findings of the pilot test.…”

Section: Covid-19 Vaccination Surveymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Vaccine refusal is complex and dynamic and can depend on timing, location, and the vaccine. Each year, immunizations prevent almost three million deaths internationally, and an additional one and half million deaths would be avoided if global immunization rates increased [2,3]. The development of different COVID-19 vaccines is a scientific miracle using innovative technologies.…”

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confidence: 99%

Intentions to receive COVID-19 vaccination among people in Gaza Strip

Abusalem

Abuhammad²,

Sha³

et al. 2022

ELECTRON J GEN MED

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This project assessed intentions to receive COVID-19 vaccine and its potential influencing factors among adults living in the Gaza Strip.Method: Data were collected from February through July 2021 when the vaccine distribution just started. An online cross-sectional survey was conducted using social media outlets. The respondents include a convenience sample of 325 individuals who are 18 years and older in the Gaza Strip. Bivariate statistics and logistic regressions were used to investigate the factors related to intention to receive vaccine.Results: Bivariate statistics found that the intention to get the vaccine is significantly higher for males (as compared to females), less educated, and married. Those with chronic disease are more likely to receive COVID-19-vaccine. However, when the other variables were controlled, only gender, profession, and perceived barriers significantly predicted the intentions to receive COVID-19 vaccine. Conclusion:This project highlighted variables that are associated with intentions to receive COVID-19 vaccine. These finding may be used to develop interventions to foster the acceptance of the vaccine among the people of Gaza Strip.

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“…Although most studies exploring COVID-19 vaccination focused on parents rather than mothers, the current study’s finding is similar to a study in Jordan where 77.6% of the parents opposed mandating COVID-19 vaccines for children. 26 Other studies, however, showed higher rates of support for mandatory vaccines, including a study of parents of children aged 2–15 years in India that found 81% of the parents endorsed COVID-19 mandatory vaccines for children. 27 In Poland, 44.4% of the parents believed that vaccinations should be mandatory, while in Germany, this was 31%.…”

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confidence: 97%

Support for Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccines for 5- to 11-Year-Old Children

Al Awaidy,

Khamis,

Al Ghafri

et al. 2024

Sultan Qaboos Univ Med J

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Objectives: The vaccination against COVID-19 has averted millions of fatalities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nevertheless, a considerable number of parents and caregivers oppose mandating COVID-19 vaccines for children. This study investigated the variables that influenced a sample of Omani mothers' support for mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for children. Methods: A Cross-Sectional Study of Omani Mothers was collected from 700 mothers (response rate = 73.4%) of children 5–11 years old from several healthcare facilities in Oman using a structured questionnaire between February 20 and March 13, 2022. Univariable and multivariable logistic regression models were used to analyze the data. Results: The median age of mothers was 38 years (SD = 5.14). The results of multivariable logistic regression were generally consistent with those of the univariable analysis except for age (OR = 1.06, 95% CI [.58, 1.93], p =.86) and income (OR = 1.09, 95% CI [.58, 2.03], p =.79). Mothers who were vaccine hesitant (OR = 9.82, 95% CI [5.27, 18.28], p <.001), tested positive for COVID-19 (OR = 3.25, 95% CI [1.80, 5.86], p <.001), and had one or two doses of COVID-19 vaccines (OR = 5.41, 95% CI [2.92, 10.03], p <.001) were more likely to refuse mandating COVID-19 vaccines for children 5–11 years old. Conclusions: The findings should aid public health authorities in designing future childhood vaccine literacy programs with a specific attention to some subgroups in Oman to help reduce opposition to vaccines in future pandemics among mothers. Keywords: COVID-19; Mandatory vaccine; Vaccine hesitancy; Children; Oman.

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Attitude of parents toward vaccination against COVID-19 for own children in Jordan: A cross-sectional study

Cited by 9 publications

References 34 publications

COVID-19 vaccine uptake and associated factors among adolescents and youths: Findings and implications for future vaccination programmes

COVID-19 vaccine uptake and associated factors among adolescents and youths: Findings and implications for future vaccination programmes

Intentions to receive COVID-19 vaccination among people in Gaza Strip

Support for Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccines for 5- to 11-Year-Old Children

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