The social patterning of Covid-19 vaccine uptake in older adults: A register-based cross-sectional study in Sweden

Spetz, Malin; Lundberg, Lisa; Nwaru, Chioma Adanma; Li, Huiqi; Santosa, Ailiana; Leach, Susannah; Gisslén, Magnus; Hammar, Niklas; Rosvall, Maria; Nyberg, Fredrik

doi:10.1016/j.lanepe.2022.100331

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“…This study revealed no significant relationship between participants' level of education and uptake of COVID -19 Vaccine. This finding contrasts with the finding of Spetz et al, in Sweden, where they reported a significant relationship (Spetz et al, 2022)…”

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Knowledge and Covid 19 Vaccine Uptake Among Elderly in Ogun State, Nigeria

Agbede

Adenitire

2022

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The elderly are more prone to the risk of COVID19-associated morbidity and mortality than other age groups and have been prioritized for COVID19 vaccination. Therefore, this study assessed knowledge and uptake of COVID-19 vaccination among the elderly in Ogun State Nigeria. This study employed a cross-sectional design. A multistage sampling technique was employed to select one hundred and seventy-five participants. A validated structured questionnaire was used in data collection. The data collected was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics; all statistical tests were performed at a level of significance p ≤ 0.05. The participant's mean age was 67.4 ± 2.3 and less than half (40.6%) had no formal education. The participants' mean score for knowledge was 10.6 ± 5.8, while 64.0% had poor knowledge of the COVID-19 vaccine. Only 2.3% reported they had been vaccinated against COVID 19, while greater than half (67.4%) were willing to receive the vaccine against COVID 19. There was a significant difference in the average knowledge score in the age group (F = 7.6; p = 0.001). Also, no significant relationship was found between participants' knowledge and COVID-19 vaccine uptake (X2= 2.3; p = 0.3).In conclusion, participants had insufficient knowledge of the COVID-19 vaccine and poor uptake of the COVID 19 vaccine. A larger number of participants were willing to receive the COVID19 vaccine. It is recommended to implement an educational intervention to increase their knowledge and improve uptake of the COVID 19 vaccine.

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Knowledge and Covid 19 Vaccine Uptake Among Elderly in Ogun State, Nigeria

Agbede

Adenitire

2022

OJMR

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“…This observation is compatible with previous findings of a survey carried out during the Delta wave, indicating that “younger populations had less willingness to receive vaccinations” [24] . This trend might also reflect the disproportionate severity of COVID-19 in older patients, which may have prompted in elderly and vulnerable participants a higher perception of the infection risk, and therefore a higher reliance in preventive measures [25] , [26] .…”

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Is vaccine confidence an unexpected victim of the COVID-19 pandemic?

Siani

Tranter

2022

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“… 31 , 32 In addition, a study among the elderly Swedish general population (aged ≤60 years old) revealed that younger age is a significant factor of lower vaccine uptake. 33 Although the COVID‐19 vaccination had been started in most countries since December 2020, only a few epidemiological studies investigated the factors influencing COVID‐19 vaccine uptake, while the majority of studies investigated individuals' willingness to receive the COVID‐19 vaccine and age was identified as an influential factor. 34 , 35 , 36 , 37 , 38 Specifically, a systematic review that investigated COVID‐19 vaccination intention in the first year of the pandemic found that older individuals were more likely to be vaccinated against COVID‐19, and only a few studies associated younger age groups with increasing willingness.…”

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“…Epidemiological studies also showed that COVID‐19 vaccination is higher in older people in Wales (73% of adults and 92% of those over 50 years old) and the United States (38.3% of 18–29 years old and 80.0% of over 65 years old) 31,32 . In addition, a study among the elderly Swedish general population (aged ≤60 years old) revealed that younger age is a significant factor of lower vaccine uptake 33 . Although the COVID‐19 vaccination had been started in most countries since December 2020, only a few epidemiological studies investigated the factors influencing COVID‐19 vaccine uptake, while the majority of studies investigated individuals' willingness to receive the COVID‐19 vaccine and age was identified as an influential factor 34–38 .…”

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Determinants of COVID‐19 vaccine uptake among healthcare professionals and the general population in Cyprus: A web‐based cross‐sectional survey

Giannakou

Fakonti

Kyprianidou

2022

Evaluation Clinical Practice

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Objective This study aims to examine the factors influencing COVID‐19 vaccine uptake among healthcare professionals (HCPs) and the general population in Cyprus. Methods A web‐based cross‐sectional study was conducted (November 2021–January 2022), using a self‐administered, anonymous questionnaire to collect information covering a wide range of potential determinants including sociodemographic and health‐related characteristics, trust in the healthcare system, satisfaction with it, utilization of preventive healthcare services, COVID‐19 vaccination information and general vaccination knowledge. Results A total of 2582 participants completed the survey. Overall, 53.5% of participants representing the general population, and 70.0% of the HCPs received the COVID‐19 vaccination. We found that as the age increases by 1 year among the general population, the odds of being vaccinated against COVID‐19 increase by 1.02 units (95% 1.00, 1.03, p = 0.035). In addition, participants among the general population with increased trust in national healthcare authorities' guidelines (OR = 3.96, 95% CI: 3.41, 4.61), and increased vaccination knowledge scores (OR = 1.11, 95% CI: 1.05, 1.18) were significantly more likely to be vaccinated, while those who had underage children living in the household were significantly less likely to be vaccinated against COVID‐19 (OR = 0.68, 95% CI: 0.50, 0.91). Furthermore, male HCPs (OR = 1.91, 95% CI: 1.01, 3.59), and those who reported increased trust in national healthcare authorities' guidelines (OR = 5.38, 95% CI: 3.65, 7.95) were significantly more likely to be vaccinated. Conclusion Public health policymakers can use national campaigns and long‐term planning to build public trust in national healthcare authorities and raise awareness about the benefits of vaccination. Such strategies could pave the way for adequate vaccine uptake and prepare the public for unfavourable scenarios, such as future pandemics.

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The social patterning of Covid-19 vaccine uptake in older adults: A register-based cross-sectional study in Sweden

Cited by 27 publications

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Knowledge and Covid 19 Vaccine Uptake Among Elderly in Ogun State, Nigeria

Knowledge and Covid 19 Vaccine Uptake Among Elderly in Ogun State, Nigeria

Is vaccine confidence an unexpected victim of the COVID-19 pandemic?

Determinants of COVID‐19 vaccine uptake among healthcare professionals and the general population in Cyprus: A web‐based cross‐sectional survey

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