Health literacy and COVID-19 vaccine acceptance worldwide: A systematic review

Fenta, Eneyew Talie; Tiruneh, Misganaw Guadie; Delie, Amare Mebrate; Kidie, Atitegeb Abera; Ayal, Birtukan Gizachew; Limenh, Liknaw Workie; Astatkie, Beselam Gizachew; Workie, Nigus Kassie; yigzaw, Zeamanuel Anteneh; Bogale, Eyob ketema; Anagaw, Tadele Fentabil

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“…These findings were contradicted by other investigations published during the same period [28,31]. Notably, these proportions are similar to those of our previous review [16], and of two systematic reviews, where 10 out of 13 papers reported a positive association between VL and COVID-19 vaccine acceptance [15], and 18 out of 21 showed an association between VL and acceptance, positive attitudes, or beliefs toward different vaccines [6].…”

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confidence: 47%

“…At the time when this paper was drafted, a meta-analysis has been published on the relationship on VLs, and vaccine intention, acceptance, or uptake, conducted on 18 studies, most of which already reported in previous reviews [14]. The results confirmed that VL significantly predicts vaccination intention, although its correlation with vaccination status (vaccine uptake) was comparatively weaker, despite being evidenced in several publications [6,15,16]. Notably, these results fit the proposed framework, as they highlight the position of VL between antecedents (moderators) and mediating variables, suggesting its indirect, and/or direct effect on behaviors and outcomes.…”

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confidence: 60%

“…A meta-analysis [14], two systematic [6,15], and a scoping review [16] have been conducted recently on VL, including related assessing tools, replying to questions about the VL levels in the population, its determinants, and its outcomes, before and amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. As reported in these reviews, various instruments have been developed to assess VL, although they are limited by the number and complexity of influencing factors of such a complex construct [6].…”

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confidence: 99%

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Perspectives in the Development of Tools to Assess Vaccine Literacy

Biasio,

Zanobini,

Lorini

et al. 2024

Vaccines

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Vaccine literacy (VL) is the ability to find, understand, and evaluate vaccination-related information to make appropriate decisions about immunization. The tools developed so far for its evaluation have produced consistent results. However, some dimensions may be underestimated due to the complexity of factors influencing VL. Moreover, the heterogeneity of methods used in studies employing these tools hinders a comprehensive understanding of its role even more. To overcome these limitations, a path has been sought to propose new instruments. This has necessitated updating earlier literature reviews on VL and related tools, exploring its relationship with vaccine hesitancy (VH), and examining associated variables like beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors towards immunization. Based on the current literature, and supported by the re-analysis of a dataset from an earlier study, we propose a theoretical framework to serve as the foundation for creating future assessment tools. These instruments should not only evaluate the psychological factors underlying the motivational aspect of VL, but also encompass knowledge and competencies. The positioning of VL in the framework at the intersection between sociodemographic antecedents and attitudes, leading to behaviors and outcomes, explains why and how VL can directly or indirectly influence vaccination decisions by countering VH and operating at personal, as well as at organizational and community levels.

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Perspectives in the Development of Tools to Assess Vaccine Literacy

Biasio,

Zanobini,

Lorini

et al. 2024

Vaccines

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“…According to a recent systematic review [39], the low acceptance of the vaccine has been associated with low levels of education and awareness and inefcient governmental efforts and initiatives. For this reason, investing in health literacy improves the acceptance of the vaccine and the making of health-related decisions, to reduce the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic [40]. On the other hand, the most prevalent secondary efect was alterations to the menstrual cycle.…”

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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Two Years after the Start of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Mixed Methods Study

Botigué,

Camí,

Selva-Pareja

et al. 2024

Journal of Nursing Management

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Introduction. During the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a need to promote the most adequate behaviors. It is essential to know what aspects were implemented and what needs to be re-enforced. Objectives. (a) To identify the knowledge and behaviors related with preventive measures, lifestyle habits, sources of information, vaccination, and emotions generated and coping strategies and (b) to explore the personal experiences with respect to the knowledge, attitudes, and practices when facing COVID-19. Design. A convergent mixed method design. Setting and Participants. This study was conducted in the Segrià region (Catalonia, Spain) during the months of January and February 2022, with individuals 18 years old or older. Methods. Based on variables proposed by the WHO and a bibliographic review, an ad hoc electronic survey was utilized for the quantitative part, analyzed through frequency distribution or central tendency and dispersion measurements. For the qualitative part, two focus groups were analyzed through content analysis. Results. The participants (n QUAN = 1,559; n QUAL = 19) were aware about and applied the prevention measures, but when delving into it, deficiencies were detected especially when referring to hand-washing; lifestyles remained healthy; the population trusted the information from professionals (78.8%), but excess of information led to saturation; protection (75.3%) and herd immunity (47.2%) were recognized with vaccination; and the psychological impact (69.5%) was buffered with the activation of positive coping measures (99.1%), although it was maintained in more than half of them. Conclusions. This study showed that prevention measures must be re-enforced, especially hand-washing. Another revealing aspect was psychological impact, which, although coping measures were utilized, was maintained for another two years in most of them. This evidences the need for an intervention centered on this to guarantee the mental health of the population. Implications for Nursing Management. The detection of the current needs of the population provides the information necessary for the design of an adapted intervention and for promoting health education programs to address COVID-19 or other future health situations.

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“…Work on the vaccination of children during and before COVID-19 showed a link between health literacy and the likelihood of childhood vaccination. [29][30][31] Hence, it is important to provide caregivers with accurate information for future vaccines and to increase levels of trust in the health establishment.…”

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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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Health literacy and COVID-19 vaccine acceptance worldwide: A systematic review

Cited by 15 publications

References 58 publications

Perspectives in the Development of Tools to Assess Vaccine Literacy

Perspectives in the Development of Tools to Assess Vaccine Literacy

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Two Years after the Start of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Mixed Methods Study

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

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