Knowledge, Attitude, and Acceptance of Sinopharm and AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 Vaccines among Egyptian Population: A Cross-Sectional Study

Boshra, Marian S.; Elgendy, Marwa O.; Abdelaty, Lamiaa N.; Tammam, Mahmoud; Alanazi, Abdullah Salah; Alzarea, Abdulaziz Ibrahim; Alsahali, Saud

doi:10.3390/ijerph192416803

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“…Finally, the participant was classified as having good knowledge about face masks and their use techniques if they scored > 23 (>80%) points. [ 28 , 29 , 30 , 31 ].…”

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Perceptions, Knowledge, and Experiences of Using Face Masks among Egyptian Healthcare Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Using face masks appropriately is important for preventing the community spread of respiratory infections. A cross-sectional study was conducted to evaluate the knowledge level and experience of using face masks between healthcare teams to protect them and limit the spread of COVID-19 infection. A structured questionnaire was distributed to 228 healthcare members in July–December 2021. It was divided into two sections and consisted of 29 questions for a total possible score of 0 to 29. The first section was related to perceptions and knowledge about face masks (13 items); the second was related to the experience of using face masks (16 items). The average score of this questionnaire was 23.21/29 with respect to the knowledge about face masks and their proper use techniques. The healthcare team studied had satisfactory knowledge about face mask use techniques, and the study shed light on their unsatisfactory practices. Following instructions is very vital to protecting the person wearing the mask and preventing the spread of infection during health care by blocking droplets produced by speaking or coughing. Providing the healthcare teams with knowledge and experience about how to use face masks during the pandemic is critical to increase their awareness and practice in using face masks and prevent the infection from spreading.

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“…Finally, the participant was classified as having good knowledge about face masks and their use techniques if they scored > 23 (>80%) points. [ 28 , 29 , 30 , 31 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

Perceptions, Knowledge, and Experiences of Using Face Masks among Egyptian Healthcare Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study

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“…To combat the pandemic, Egypt implemented various types of vaccines, including the Oxford Vaccine (AstraZeneca), Biotech Vaccine (Pfizer), Johnson and Johnson vaccine, Sputnik Vaccine, Sinopharm Vaccine, and Sinovac Vaccine, Moderna vaccine. These vaccines were made available in limited quantities and administered to specific population groups, as of October 2021 (3,4) . Regarding the side effects of CoVID-19 vaccines, reported instances have generally been mild to moderate and typically resolve within a few days.…”

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Covid Vaccine in Egypt " What To expect before you get ?"

Mohammed Abd ElAzim,

Ahmed Salman,

Hashem

2024

Benha Medical Journal

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Background:The CoVID-19 pandemic necessitated the rapid development and deployment of multiple vaccines globally, including Egypt. Understanding the side effects associated with these vaccines is crucial for informed decision-making and public health policy. This study aimed to compare the side effects of the different type of corona vaccines in the Arab Republic of Egypt. Methods: This retrospective comparative study was carried out on a sample of 1050 individuals who had received CoVID-19 vaccines between 2021 and 2022 in Egypt. Informed written consent was obtained from all participants, and ethical approval was granted by the Research Ethics Committee, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University. Participants were categorized into groups based on the vaccine received. Side effects were documented, and CoVID -19 anti-spike antibodies were measured 21 days and 6 months post-vaccination. Results: Significant differences were observed in symptoms such as cough, pharyngitis, nasal congestion, runny nose, epistaxis, anosmia, dizziness, and drowsiness. However, there were no significant differences in antibody levels among the vaccine types at 6 months post-vaccination. Conclusion: In Egypt, the most frequent CoVID-19 vaccine side effects were headache, fever, fatigue, muscle pain, and joint pain. AstraZeneca and Moderna vaccines had higher rates of these side effects. AstraZeneca also exhibited more common side effects such as cough, pharyngitis, nasal congestion, epistaxis, anosmia, dizziness, drowsiness, appetite loss, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and constipation. Allergic reactions, including skin rash, eyelid swelling, and eye redness, were more prevalent with the AstraZeneca vaccine.

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Impulsivity and Its Association with Depression and Anxiety in the Normal Egyptian Population Post COVID-19 Pandemic

Ismael,

Elgendy,

Binsaleh

et al. 2024

Medicina

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Background and Objectives: It is well known that depression, anxiety, and impulsiveness are interrelated; however, studies that have assessed their association with the coronavirus outbreak are scarce. Hence, our study aimed to evaluate the impulsivity incidence and its correlation with anxiety and depression following COVID-19 infection between November 2022 and June 2023. Materials and Methods: The 201 participants completed the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HDRS), Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A), Sheehan Disability Scale (SDS), and short UPPS-P scales (urgency, premeditation, perseverance, sensation seeking, and positive urgency) to allow us to determine their anxiety and depression symptoms, functional impairment, and impulsivity, respectively. Results: Among our respondents, 22%, and 26.7% had moderate to severe anxiety and depression. The short UPPS-P scale significantly correlated with the HAM-A and HDRS scales. Participants with positive COVID-19 infection showed significantly higher functional impairment scores, especially in the work/study domain (mean (SD): 3.12 (2.2) vs. 2.43 (2.3); p = 0.037). COVID-19-related disruption significantly correlated with negative and positive urgency, HAM-A, HDRS, and the SDS total and subscales. Conclusions: Our findings showed a notable increase in anxiety, depression, and functional impairment among the population following COVID-19 infection. Our research highlights the correlation between impulsivity and the psychological distress experienced following the pandemic.

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Knowledge, Attitude, and Acceptance of Sinopharm and AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 Vaccines among Egyptian Population: A Cross-Sectional Study

Cited by 4 publications

References 40 publications

Perceptions, Knowledge, and Experiences of Using Face Masks among Egyptian Healthcare Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study

Perceptions, Knowledge, and Experiences of Using Face Masks among Egyptian Healthcare Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study

Covid Vaccine in Egypt " What To expect before you get ?"

Impulsivity and Its Association with Depression and Anxiety in the Normal Egyptian Population Post COVID-19 Pandemic

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