Determinants and Variations of COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake and Responses Among Minority Ethnic Groups in Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Antwi‐Berko, Daniel; Bakuri, Amisah Zenabu; Otabil, Kenneth Bentum; Kwarteng, Alexander

doi:10.3389/fpubh.2022.761987

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“…Only 7 (13%) out of the 54 respondents from the Afro Surinamese-Dutch had already received the COVID-19 while nearly half 26 (49%) of the respondents indicated their willingness get the vaccine. Also among the Hindustani Surinamese-Dutch respondents, only 7 (14%) of the respondents had received the vaccine with nearly a half (47%) also willing to take the vaccine (27). A large proportion of respondents were not interested in taking the vaccine among the minority ethnic groups and this finding is consistent with earlier publication indicating about 40% of the Dutch population opposed the COVID-19 vaccine (46).…”

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“…There is widespread acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines as the major breakthrough toward the fight and rapid eradication of the coronavirus disease (45). As we showed in an earlier publication (27), out of the total of 55 Ghanaian-Dutch respondents only 2 (3.6%) had taken vaccine and nearly half (47%) of the respondents indicated their readiness to take the COVID-19. Only 7 (13%) out of the 54 respondents from the Afro Surinamese-Dutch had already received the COVID-19 while nearly half 26 (49%) of the respondents indicated their willingness get the vaccine.…”

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confidence: 59%

“…At the end of the survey, a total of 160 responses for the survey and 36 IDI were collected through face-to-face, telephone and online interviews. The tabular presentation of the sociodemographic characteristics of the study respondents have previously been published (27). In brief, there were a total of 86 (53.8%) male respondents compared to females 74 (46.2%).…”

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“What Other Information Is There?”: Identifying Information Gaps, Perceptions and Misconceptions on COVID-19 Among Minority Ethnic Groups in the Netherlands

Bakuri

Antwi‐Berko

2022

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BackgroundMultiple media platforms and various resources are available for information on the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Identifying people's preferences is key to building public confidence and planning for successful national or regional health intervention strategies.MethodsUsing exploratory mixed-methods including a short survey, interviews and participant observation, this cross-sectional study of 160 respondents from the Ghanaian-Dutch, Afro and Hindustani Surinamese-Dutch communities in Amsterdam, the Netherlands was conducted. Data collected between February to April 2021, included demographics characteristics, knowledge, opinions, preferred source of information, behavioral factors, and information gaps on COVID-19 prevention measures, responses and decision-making of respondents. Descriptive statistics and follow-up in-depth interviews were conducted to determine the relationship between respondents' demographics, information sources, and attitudes/behaviors toward COVID-19.ResultsThe findings of this study indicated that although many of the respondents from these communities had good knowledge on COVID-19, its modes of transmission and prevention measures, their willingness to take up initiatives and prioritize self responsibility toward their health are tied to their communal life. The respondents in this study demonstrated high value for social lives and relied on their connections with friends and families in shaping, obtaining, processing and utilizing COVID-19 information to build a sense of responsibility toward the uptake of COVID-19 prevention measures despite recent decline in number of cases.ConclusionThis sense of responsibility means their active participation and ownership of interventions to address the specific personal concerns and that of their community. However, different factors play influential roles toward the behavior choices of our respondents regarding the COVID-19 prevention.

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“What Other Information Is There?”: Identifying Information Gaps, Perceptions and Misconceptions on COVID-19 Among Minority Ethnic Groups in the Netherlands

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Antwi‐Berko

2022

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“…However, only one study was conducted in each of the following countries; Republic of Congo ( 59 ), Japan ( 60 ), Poland ( 10 ), Cameroon ( 7 ), Israel ( 61 ), Mexico ( 62 ), Malta ( 63 ), Scotland ( 6 ), Indonesia ( 64 ), England ( 65 ), South Korea ( 66 ), Iran ( 67 ), Nigeria ( 68 ), Tunisia ( 69 ), Netherlands ( 70 ), Thailand ( 71 ), Vietnam ( 72 ), United Arab Emirates ( 73 ), Botswana ( 74 ), Sudan ( 75 ), Czechia ( 76 ), Uganda ( 77 ), France ( 78 ), and in Egypt ( 79 ).…”

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Global COVID-19 vaccine acceptance rate: Systematic review and meta-analysis

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Demmu

Asefa

2022

Front. Public Health

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BackgroundA vaccine against COVID-19 is a vital tool in managing the current pandemic. It is becoming evident that an effective vaccine would be required to control COVID-19. Effective use of vaccines is very important in controlling pandemics and paving the way for an acceptable exit strategy. Therefore, this systematic review and meta-analysis aims to determine the global COVID-19 acceptance rate that is necessary for better management of COVID-19 pandemic.MethodsThis review was conducted based on Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis protocols and considered the studies conducted on acceptance and/or hesitancy of COVID-19 vaccine. Articles were searched using electronic databases including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, CINAHL, and Google Scholar. The quality of the study was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) critical assessment tool to determine the relevance of each included article to the study.ResultsOf the 6,021 articles identified through the electronic database search, 68 articles were included in the systematic review and meta-analysis. The global pooled acceptance rate of the COVID-19 vaccine was found to be 64.9% [95% CI of 60.5 to 69.0%]. Based on the subgroup analysis of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance rate by the World Health Organization's region, the countries where the study was conducted, occupation, and survey period, the prevalence of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance rate was 60.8% [95% CI: 56.3, 65.2%], 61.9% [95% CI: 61.3, 62.4%], 81.6% [95% CI: 79.7, 83, 2%] and 64.5% [95% CI: 60.3, 68.5%], respectively.ConclusionsThis review revealed the variation in the level of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance rate across the world. The study found that the overall prevalence of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance was 64.9%. This finding indicated that even if the COVID-19 vaccine is developed, the issue of accepting or taking the developed vaccine and managing the pandemic may be difficult.

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“…Netherlands [71], Thailand [72], Vietnam [73], United Arab Emirates [74], Botswana [75], Sudan [76], Czechia [77], Uganda [78],…”

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Global COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance Rate: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Mengistu

Demu

2022

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Background: A vaccine against COVID-19 is a vital tool in managing the current pandemic. It is becoming evident that an effective vaccine would be required to control COVID-19. Effective use of vaccines is important in reducing the pandemic and paving the way for an acceptable exit strategy. Therefore, the current review aimed to determine the global acceptance rate of the COVID-19 vaccine that is necessary for better management of the COVID-19 pandemic.Methods: This review was conducted under the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis protocol and considered the studies conducted on the acceptance and / or hesitancy of the COVID-19 vaccine around the world, and written in English language. Articles were searched using electronic databases including PubMed / MEDLINE, Scopus /Science Direct, Web of Science, Embase, CINAHL, and Google Scholars from February to March 2021 (for articles conducted in 2020) and May to June 2022 (for articles conducted in 2021). The quality of the study was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Assessment tool for prevalence studies to determine the relevance of each included article to the study.Results: A total of 6021 articles were searched through electronic databases, of which 68 articles were included in the systematic review and meta-analysis. The global pooled acceptance rate of the COVID-19 vaccine was found to be 64.9% [95% CI of 60.5 to 69.0%]. Based on the subgroup analysis of the acceptance rate of the COVID-19 vaccine by WHO region, the countries where the study was conducted, occupation, and survey period was 60.8% [95% CI: 56.3, 65.2%], 61.9% [95% CI: 61.3, 62.4%], 81.6% [95% CI: 79.7, 83, 2%] and 64.5% [95% CI: 60.3, 68.5%], respectively.Conclusions: This review found the variation in the level of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance rate across the world. The study found that the overall prevalence of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance was 64.9%. This finding indicated that even if the COVID-19 vaccine is developed, the issue of accepting or taking the developed vaccine and managing the pandemic may be difficult.

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Determinants and Variations of COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake and Responses Among Minority Ethnic Groups in Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Cited by 10 publications

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“What Other Information Is There?”: Identifying Information Gaps, Perceptions and Misconceptions on COVID-19 Among Minority Ethnic Groups in the Netherlands

“What Other Information Is There?”: Identifying Information Gaps, Perceptions and Misconceptions on COVID-19 Among Minority Ethnic Groups in the Netherlands

Global COVID-19 vaccine acceptance rate: Systematic review and meta-analysis

Global COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance Rate: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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