Double trouble: COVID-19 vaccine misinformation amidst conflict in Ukraine

Tharwani, Zoaib Habib; Ennab, Farah; Matiashova, Lolita; Nawaz, Faisal A.; Volkova, Anastasiia; Trill, Vira; Essar, Mohammad Yasir

doi:10.1016/j.amsu.2022.104127

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“…Despite more than half of respondents saying they had received a COVID-19 vaccination ( n = 106, 67.5%), the majority of participants were classified as vaccine hesitant ( n = 138, 82.1%). Surveys on COVID-19 hesitancy and vaccine uptake in Ukraine have found evidence that Ukraine is “the least vaccinated country in Europe” with only around 40% of the population reporting completion of the initial two doses of COVID-19 vaccine [ 9 ]. It is important to note that vaccine uptake behavior is complex and reflects many different contextual factors.…”

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“…Beginning in February of 2022, the conflict between Ukraine and Russia has further exacerbated the COVID-19 pandemic in Ukraine [ 9 ]. During the conflict, vaccine hesitancy sentiments have continued to proliferate on the media platforms that Ukrainians consume, and misinformation surrounding COVID-19 vaccines saturate social media channels [ 9 ]. The uncertainty of the conflict has only furthered the amount of misinformation and disinformation surrounding COVID-19 vaccines, leaving many in the country unwilling to accept the vaccine, and the ongoing conflict is likely to further erode the trust in the government and health systems, negatively affecting vaccine uptake [ 9 ].…”

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Vaccine Communication: Appeals and Messengers Most Effective for COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake in Ukraine

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Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccine communication has been a challenge, particularly as some populations may be highly distrustful of information from public health or government institutions. To better understand the different communication needs in Ukraine, an online survey panel of 168 Ukrainian participants viewed six COVID-19 vaccination ads with three variations on vaccine messaging appeals (potential economic impacts of COVID-19 infection COVID-19 disease outcomes, and social norms related to vaccination) and two different messengers (a peer or a health provider). The ad featuring a health outcome appeal delivered by a healthcare provider was most favored (n = 53, 31.6%); however, across demographic categories, including vaccine hesitancy categories, participants expressed high levels of approval for all six variations of the COVID-19 vaccine ads. When participants ranked reasons why someone may not accept the COVID-19 vaccine, the most prevalent beliefs identified were that the vaccine was not safe, and that the vaccine was not effective. Findings from this study suggest that vaccine appeals focused on health outcomes delivered by healthcare providers are preferred by most individuals in Ukraine; however, individuals are motivated by a myriad of factors suggesting that for vaccine messaging to be most effective, communication should be varied in both appeal and messenger.

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“…Already in March 2021, the campaign was forced to overcome a high level of distrust among the population, which, according to the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), was significantly increased by the uncontrolled infodemic about COVID-19 in Ukrainian online mass media, blogs, forums, social networks and messaging platforms. 13 , 14 To overcome these problems, directions for responding to the situation have been formed through the involvement of influencers and leaders to encourage public confidence in vaccines, informing through the media, and encouraging at the local level. On 19 December 2021, the Presidential program ‘eSupport’ was launched to financially reward people for getting vaccinated against the coronavirus.…”

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An analysis of COVID-19 vaccination campaign in Ukraine

Mamontova

2023

European Journal of Public Health

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Background The Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is still an important problem of concern in Ukraine. The rapid deployment of the vaccination program is a key event for the formation of herd immunity and helps to prevent negative outcomes, overloading the public health system. Methods The object of the retrospective-archival study was a depersonalized database of open panels on the management of the COVID-19 situation from the Ministry of Health of Ukraine. Results The total number of COVID-19 cases in Ukraine as of 25 December 2022 amounted to 5 314 388 individuals (12.83% of the population), and COVID-19-related deaths reached 110 029 individuals (0.26% of the population). The overall number of COVID-19 vaccinated persons in Ukraine as of 16 January 2022, with one dose was 36 198 per 100 000 persons (36% of the population), and with two doses, it was 34 703 per 100 000 persons (35% of the population). It was shown a decrease in the number of COVID-19 vaccinated persons among men and persons over the age of 70. In the dynamics of COVID-19 vaccination with one and two doses, an increase in the number of persons vaccinated with Pfizer/BioNTech and CoronaVac was noted. Conclusions Despite the significant increase in the morbidity and mortality rates of COVID-19, the coverage of vaccination among the population remained insufficient in Ukraine. The effective COVID-19 vaccination strategy should include appropriate management and ensuring the public health system capacity, implementation of information technologies to address logistics issues, and clear communication strategies to maintain public trust.

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“…Група дослідників у статті в журналі Annals of Medicine & Surgery зазначають, що дезінформація, пов'язана з COVID-19, завдає опосередкованої шкоди фізичному та психічному благополуччю українців, що ще більше посилює медичну та соціально-політичну кризу в Україні під час війни [8]. Блогерів, відео яких потрапило у вибірку нашого дослідження, можна розділити на кілька груп.…”

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Part of the Same Conspiracy: Linking the Russia-Ukraine War and Covid-19 in Coronasceptic Discourse in Ukraine

Zubar

2023

"Scientific notes of V. I. Vernadsky Taurida National Universit

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Double trouble: COVID-19 vaccine misinformation amidst conflict in Ukraine

Cited by 5 publications

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Vaccine Communication: Appeals and Messengers Most Effective for COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake in Ukraine

Vaccine Communication: Appeals and Messengers Most Effective for COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake in Ukraine

An analysis of COVID-19 vaccination campaign in Ukraine

Part of the Same Conspiracy: Linking the Russia-Ukraine War and Covid-19 in Coronasceptic Discourse in Ukraine

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