Side effects following COVID-19 vaccination: A cross-sectional survey with age-related outcomes in Saudi Arabia

Alghamdi, Ahlam; Ibrahim, Alnada; Alraey, Mohammed A.; Alkazemi, Afrah; Alghamdi, Isra; Alwarafi, Ghada

doi:10.51847/1ufxsztr6m

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“…Sampling biases based on age could have occurred as older individuals are less likely to have Internet access or computer skills. However, comparable studies link this finding to the more robust immune response and more pronounced cytokine production in younger individuals compared to older individuals [ 6 , 7 ]. El-Shitany et al observed that those under 60 experienced more flu-like symptoms [ 6 ].…”

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Side Effects of COVID-19 Vaccines (Pfizer, AstraZeneca) in Saudi Arabia, Eastern Province

Ibrahim¹,

Alzayyat²,

Alzayyat³

et al. 2022

Cureus

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Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 virus has wreaked havoc on the planet, causing death and illness. Effective vaccination to eradicate the virus is the best approach to safeguarding the globe from it. Our study is considered one of the earliest studies conducted to determine the side effects of COVID-19 vaccines. We started data collection from May 2021 till September 2021, which was the beginning period of vaccine distribution in Saudi Arabia. This study aims to look at potential side effects and factors that contribute to their occurrence.Methods: The optimal study design for achieving our goals was survey-based. Following Institutional Review Board approval, we created an online self-administered questionnaire using the Google survey webpage (Google LLC, Mountain View, California, United States). We disseminated the survey to 2293 individuals from May 2021 till September 2021 in the eastern province of Saudi Arabia, to males and females above the age of 18 who have been vaccinated by either Pfizer or AstraZeneca in one dose or two doses.Results: The most prevalent side effect was pain at the injection site (60.7%), followed by general fatigue (23.8%) and swelling at the injection site (16.7%), with shortness of breath being the least common (0.9%). When the prevalence of COVID-19 vaccine side effects was compared to the socio-demographic characteristics of participants, we discovered that those without associated comorbidity (p=0.025) and nonsmoking participants (p=0.009) showed more side effects. On the other hand, those who received Pfizer vaccine (p0.001) and those who exercised regularly (p0.001) had lower rates of COVID-19 vaccine side effects. Also, obesity was shown to be the most commonly related disease in terms of comorbidities (8.5%), followed by allergy (4.9%) and asthma (4.6%). Conclusion:We find that vaccination against COVID-19 has only minor adverse effects. Therefore we anticipate that this study will assist in dispelling rumors about dangerous side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Side Effects of COVID-19 Vaccines (Pfizer, AstraZeneca) in Saudi Arabia, Eastern Province

Ibrahim¹,

Alzayyat²,

Alzayyat³

et al. 2022

Cureus

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“…Even with the advent of vaccinations for COVID-19, public health measures to avoid the transmission of the virus are still an important mainstay for preventing disease spread, as well as the emergence of new variants [11,12]. Knowledge about the disease is essential to modifying attitudes and practices, which is an important step in curtailing the spread of infection [13,14]. A recent cross-sectional analysis of psychological distress among mothers and expectant women in Saudi Arabia showed significantly high levels of psychological distress, with the educational status of the participant women being inversely proportional to their distress levels [15].…”

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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices among Pregnant Saudi Women during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

Alsafi¹,

Farsi²,

Alharbi³

et al. 2022

Int J Pharm Res Allied Sci

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Emerging global infections, such as coronavirus disease , pose serious public health threats, especially for vulnerable groups, including pregnant women. Knowledge about the disease, attitudes toward disease prevention, and preventative practices can help curb the spread of disease and limit mortality as well. To determine knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) among a cohort of Saudi women who were either pregnant during the pandemic or pregnant at the time of data collection. A cross-sectional, prospective observational study using data collected via an online self-reported questionnaire was carried out between February 3 and March 14, 2021. The questionnaire ascertained the levels of knowledge, attitude, and practice of pregnant women. An ANOVA and t-test were used to determine significant associations between levels of KAP and sociodemographic variables. The average knowledge score was 10.4 ± 2.85 out of 19 (54.7%); for attitudes, the average score was 3.4 ± 1.61 out of 5 (68%); and for practices, the average score was 5.9 ± 1.21 out of 7 (84.2%). Higher educational status and healthcare as a profession were significantly associated with improved KAP scores among pregnant women. Participants from the Western region of Saudi Arabia were heavily represented in our study. Pregnant women, especially those subgroups with low KAP scores, should be provided with adequate and updated information regarding COVID-19. This can help prevent the spread of disease and increase their knowledge, especially regarding breastfeeding practices during infection.

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“…The media play a key role in disseminating accurate information about COVID-19 (23,24). Research has shown that people tend to have a poor awareness of protective measures against certain diseases and this deficiency can have major effects on how well they fare in situations like pandemics.…”

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Effect of an education-support program on the quality of life, preventive behaviors, and fear of COVID-19 in pregnant women referred to health centers of zahedan, Iran, 2021

Mozaffari

Moudi²,

Ansari

2022

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---Introduction: During the outbreak of an infectious disease such as Covid-19, pregnant women are considered a high-risk population due to physiological and anatomical changes during pregnancy. The rapid spread of the virus around the world has led to negative psychological consequences, including fear, especially in pregnant women. Mother's fear has been associated with consequences such as premature delivery or post-term delivery, low birth weight and intrauterine growth restriction. Studies have shown that the psychological consequences of this disease can also affect the quality of life of pregnant women and cause a decrease in the quality of life and affect the health of the mother and baby. People's preventive behaviors, including washing hands, not shaking hands, not kissing, home quarantine, etc., can eliminate the disease cycle. Materials and methods: In this experimental-interventional study, 49 people were assigned to each intervention and control group, and the participants were all mothers who met the conditions to enter the study and were between 16 and 28 weeks pregnant.

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Side effects following COVID-19 vaccination: A cross-sectional survey with age-related outcomes in Saudi Arabia

Cited by 14 publications

References 17 publications

Side Effects of COVID-19 Vaccines (Pfizer, AstraZeneca) in Saudi Arabia, Eastern Province

Side Effects of COVID-19 Vaccines (Pfizer, AstraZeneca) in Saudi Arabia, Eastern Province

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices among Pregnant Saudi Women during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

Effect of an education-support program on the quality of life, preventive behaviors, and fear of COVID-19 in pregnant women referred to health centers of zahedan, Iran, 2021

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