Measuring College Student Attitudes Toward COVID-19 Vaccinations

Taylor, ZW; Bicak, Ibrahim; Childs, Joshua; Fletcher, Carla; Cornett, Allyson

doi:10.1101/2021.10.30.21265699

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“…Indeed, several participants criticized the government, as well as health institutions for limited vaccine information. Students complaints about unclarity of vaccine-related communication were also reported in previous research [31].…”

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Persistence of Vaccine Hesitancy and Acceptance of the EU Covid Certificate Among French Students

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Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy among young adults is a current public health issue that needs to be addressed considering the seasonally driven waves of disease and the administration of vaccine boosters. As a prevention measure, the EU Covid certificate had been implemented to increase vaccine uptake, but its application was controversial. Our study investigated students' opinions and attitudes towards Covid-19 vaccination and the EU Covid certificate through a mixed-methods design. An 18-item questionnaire was administered to 200 students during a vaccination campaign in September 2021 at the University of Bordeaux, France. Simultaneously, 30 students attended a semi-structured interview. Collected data were analyzed separately then discussed together through a parallel and convergent approach. Results showed that vaccine hesitancy was high among students, mostly from fear of short-term side effects. However, respondents decided to get vaccinated to obtain the EU Covid certificate, even if they considered it as a violation of their freedom. Straightforward communication about Covid-19 vaccination did not reach students, although this was a strong expectation from governmental and health institutions. Findings suggest that key health personnel should provide evidence-based information about vaccines in efforts of building trust with young people.

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Persistence of Vaccine Hesitancy and Acceptance of the EU Covid Certificate Among French Students

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“…The widespread claim that 108 Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) soccer players died within 6 months in 2021 has been contradicted by both FIFPRO8 and ASPETAR 9. Moreover, FIFA has made a public statement reporting no notable increase in SCA/D based on the official FIFA registry 10. A recent Australian study investigating the prevalence of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) following COVID-19 infection and vaccination in over 4 million young individuals demonstrated no increase in OHCA rates or myocarditis as a contributing factor to OHCA 11.…”

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Cardiac sequelae in athletes following COVID-19 vaccination: evidence and misinformation

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van Hattum,

Verwijs

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Br J Sports Med

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The recognition of myocarditis as a rare side effect of SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccination has sparked a global debate on vaccine safety, especially in the realm of sports. The main proposed mechanisms in the pathogenesis of COVID-19 mRNA vaccination-associated myocarditis (C-VAM) are based on the activation of the innate- and adaptive immune system against a susceptible immune-genetic background, including the recognition of mRNA as an antigen by the immune system, molecular mimicry between SARS-CoV-2 spike glycoprotein and cardiac tissue antigens and inflammatory sex-hormone signalling. The relatively younger age of the athlete population hypothetically constellates an increased risk of C-VAM. A subgroup analysis in individuals under 40 years revealed a low incidence of myocarditis following COVID-19 mRNA vaccination when compared to positive SARS-CoV-2 tests. No confirmed cases of athletes experiencing cardiac complications after mRNA vaccination have been reported. Most athletes only reported mild side effects after COVID-19 vaccination. A small but statistically significant decrease in maximal oxygen consumption in recreational athletes occurred after BNT162b2 mRNA booster vaccine administration. The clinical relevance and temporality of which remain to be determined. Many speculative social media reports attribute sudden cardiac arrest/death (SCA/D) in athletes to mRNA vaccination. Large media outlets have thoroughly debunked these claims. There is currently no evidence to support the claim that COVID-19 mRNA vaccination increases the risk of myocardial sequelae or SCA/D in athletes. However, specific vaccine regimen selection and timing may be appropriate to prevent detrimental performance effects.

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Measuring College Student Attitudes Toward COVID-19 Vaccinations

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Persistence of Vaccine Hesitancy and Acceptance of the EU Covid Certificate Among French Students

Persistence of Vaccine Hesitancy and Acceptance of the EU Covid Certificate Among French Students

Cardiac sequelae in athletes following COVID-19 vaccination: evidence and misinformation

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