SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence in a strictly-Orthodox Jewish community in the UK: A retrospective cohort study

Gaskell, Katherine M; Johnson, Marina; Gould, Victoria; Hunt, Adam; Stone, Neil; Waites, William; Kasstan, Ben; Chantler, Tracey; Lal, Sham; Eggo, Rosalind M; Marks, Michael

doi:10.1016/j.lanepe.2021.100127

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“…This qualitative research was conducted ancillary to a study examining rates of SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence in a Haredi Jewish population in the UK. 4 Methods consisted of semi-structured informal interviews and discursive analysis of Haredi print media and social media pertaining to the UK national coronavirus vaccination programme. A key strand of the interviews focused on the involvement of 'Hatzola' in the provision of coronavirus vaccines.…”

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“…Moreover, a challenge for public health collaborations was directly addressing the issue of infertility, but within the confines of modesty standards: '...how do we get the information out there in a culturally sensitive way, in public literature, that's not going to offend people, we don't want those kind of subjects spoken about.' (HM5) Media reports of extremely high seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 among Haredi Jews in the UK 4,31 meant that healthcare professionals had to assert that vaccination was still important even if HMs had previously been infected:…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Ethnic and religious minorities in England have been disproportionately affected by SARS-CoV-2 1 and are also widely reported to be less likely to accept vaccines offered as part of pandemic control measures. [2][3] High incidences of SARS-CoV-2 have been observed among Orthodox Jewish neighbourhoods in the UK, 4 the US, 5 and Israel. 6 This disproportionate burden of SARS-CoV-2 among Orthodox Jewish neighbourhoods should be understood against a backdrop of previous outbreaks of vaccine-preventable disease, especially measles, which have been attributed to suboptimal vaccination coverage rates.…”

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“…The copyright holder for this this version posted September 15, 2021. ; https://doi.org/10.1101/2021.09.10.21263372 doi: medRxiv preprint 4 The World Health Organization ranked vaccine hesitancy as among the top ten threats to global health in 2019, commensurate with the dangers posed by climate change and antimicrobial resistance. As in any population, concerns of vaccine safety exist in Orthodox Jewish families.…”

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Localising Vaccination Services: Qualitative Insights on an Orthodox Jewish Collaboration with Public health during the UK coronavirus Vaccine Programme

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Letley

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Ethnic and religious minorities have been disproportionately affected by the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and are less likely to accept coronavirus vaccinations. Orthodox (Haredi) Jewish neighbourhoods in England experienced high incidences of SARS-CoV-2 in 2020-21 and measles outbreaks (2018-19) due to suboptimal childhood vaccination coverage. The objective of our study was to explore how the coronavirus vaccination programme (CVP) was co-delivered between public health services and an Orthodox Jewish health organisation. Methods included 28 semi-structured interviews conducted virtually with public health professionals, community welfare and religious representatives, and household members. We examined CVP delivery from the perspectives of those involved in organising services and vaccine beneficiaries. Interview data was contextualised within debates of the CVP in Orthodox (Haredi) Jewish print and social media. Thematic analysis generated five considerations: i) Prior immunisation-related collaboration with public health services carved a role for Jewish health organisations to host and promote coronavirus vaccination sessions, distribute appointments, and administer vaccines ii) Public health services maintained responsibility for training, logistics, and maintaining vaccination records; iii) The localised approach to service delivery promoted vaccination in a minority with historically suboptimal levels of coverage; iv) Co-delivery promoted trust in the CVP, though a minority of participants maintained concerns around safety; v) Provision of CVP information and stakeholders response to situated (context-specific) challenges and concerns. Drawing on this example of CVP co-delivery, we propose that a localised approach to delivering immunisation programmes could address service provision gaps in ways that involve trusted community organisations. Localisation of vaccination services can include communication or implementation strategies, but both approaches involve consideration of investment, engagement and coordination, which are not cost-neutral. Localising vaccination services in collaboration with welfare groups raises opportunities for the on-going CVP and other immunisation programmes, and constitutes an opportunity for ethnic and religious minorities to collaborate in safeguarding community health.

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Localising Vaccination Services: Qualitative Insights on an Orthodox Jewish Collaboration with Public health during the UK coronavirus Vaccine Programme

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“…Reasons for this observation could include different family and social structures favouring closer contacts and therefore increasing the risk of transmission as described in a tight knit Jewish Orthodox community in the US by Gaskell et al [17]. Apart from that, language as well as cultural barriers might play a role [7].…”

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Seroconversion rate and socioeconomic and ethnic risk factors for SARS-CoV-2 infection in children in a population-based cohort

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Diebner

Matenar

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Introduction: Socioeconomic and ethnic background have been discussed as possible risk factors for SARS-CoV-2 infections in children. Improved knowledge could lead way to tailored prevention strategies and help to improve infection control. Methods: Observational population-based cohort study in children (6mo. - 18 ys.) scheduled for legally required preventive examination and their parents in a metropolitan region in Germany. Primary endpoint was the SARS-CoV-2 seroconversion rate during study period. Risk factors assessed included age, pre-existing medical conditions, socioeconomic factors, and ethnicity. Results: 2124 children and their parents were included. Seroconversion rates among children in all age groups increased by 3-4-fold from 06/2020 to 02/2021. Only 41% of seropositive children were symptomatic. In 51% of infected children at least one parent was also SARS-CoV-2 positive. Low level of parental education (OR 3.13 (0.72-13.69)) significantly increased the risk of infection. Of the total cohort, 38.5% had a migration background. Specifically, 9% were of Turkish and 5% of Middle Eastern origin. These children had the highest risk for SARS-CoV-2 infections (OR 6.24 (1.38-28.12) and 6.44 (1.14-36.45) after adjustment for other risk factors. Discussion: Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infections in children increased by 3-4-fold within the study period. Frequently, more than one family member was infected. Children from families with lower socioeconomic status were at higher risk. The highest risk for SARS- CoV-2 infection was identified in families with Turkish or Middle Eastern background. Culture sensitive approaches are essential to improve infection control and serve as a blueprint for vaccination strategies in this population.

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Is stronger religious faith associated with a greater willingness to take the COVID-19 vaccine? Evidence from Israel and Japan

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Achieving high vaccination rates is important for overcoming an epidemic. This study investigates the association between religious faith and intentions to become vaccinated against COVID-19 in Israel and Japan. Most of Israel's population is monotheistic, whereas most Japanese are unaffiliated with any religion. Therefore, our findings might be applicable to various countries that differ in their religions and levels of religiosity. We conducted almost identical large-scale surveys four times in Israel and five times in Japan from March to June 2020 to obtain panel data. We found that intentions of getting vaccinated depend on people's level of religiosity in a non-linear way. Those who have strong religious beliefs are less likely to become vaccinated than those who say they are less religious. Two other factors that play a role in this relationship are religious denomination in Israel and identifying with a religion in Japan.

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SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence in a strictly-Orthodox Jewish community in the UK: A retrospective cohort study

Cited by 22 publications

References 18 publications

Localising Vaccination Services: Qualitative Insights on an Orthodox Jewish Collaboration with Public health during the UK coronavirus Vaccine Programme

Localising Vaccination Services: Qualitative Insights on an Orthodox Jewish Collaboration with Public health during the UK coronavirus Vaccine Programme

Seroconversion rate and socioeconomic and ethnic risk factors for SARS-CoV-2 infection in children in a population-based cohort

Is stronger religious faith associated with a greater willingness to take the COVID-19 vaccine? Evidence from Israel and Japan

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