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Vaccine hesitancy in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries
(2023-05)
Background: Vaccination has a tremendous impact on health at the regional and global levels, however, the tendency for people to hesitate on vaccination has been increasing in the past few decades. Aims: We assessed vaccine hesitancy and its determinants in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries. Methods: We conducted a literature review to assess peer-reviewed articles published up to March 2021 on vaccine hesitancy in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses approach. A ...
Reasons for parental hesitancy or refusal of childhood vaccination in Türkiye
(2023-05)
Background: Although vaccines play a critical role in the control of infectious diseases and disease outbreaks, vaccination rates have been declining in recent years because of vaccine hesitancy or refusal. Aims: We aimed to determine the rates and reasons for parental hesitancy or refusal of vaccination for their children in Türkiye. Method: A total of 1100 participants selected from 26 regions of Türkiye were involved in this cross-sectional study conducted between July 2020 and April 2021. Using a questionnaire, we collected data on the ...
Literacy of healthcare personnel in Türkiye about the international code of marketing of breastmilk substitutes
(2023-05)
Background: Social media posts that violate the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes (the Code) may influence societal opinions, views, attitudes, behaviours, and beliefs about breastfeeding, including among healthcare personnel who provide services to breastfeeding women and infants. Aims: To investigate the literacy of healthcare personnel at Ankara Hacettepe University Hospitals, Türkiye, about the Code and their selection of social media posts about breastfeeding, after completing a breastfeeding counselling course. ...
Barriers to childhood vaccination in urban slums of Pakistan
(2023-05)
Background: The urban slums of Pakistan continue to record low childhood vaccination coverage. It is therefore vital to understand the demand-side barriers to childhood vaccination in the slums to determine the required demand-generation interventions. Aims: To document the demand-side barriers related to childhood vaccination in urban slums of Pakistan and recommend appropriate demand-generation interventions. Methods: We investigated the demand-side barriers to childhood vaccination in 4 urban slums of Karachi, Pakistan, and disseminated the ...
Acceptability of COVID-19 vaccination among healthcare workers in Sudan
(2023-05)
Introduction: Several studies have investigated COVID-19 vaccine acceptability and hesitancy, especially among healthcare workers (HCWs). However, acceptability of the vaccine by HCWs in Sudan remains unclear. Aims: We investigated acceptability of the COVID-19 vaccine and its determinants among HCWs in Sudan. Methods: Using a semi-structured questionnaire, we conducted a web-based cross-sectional study of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and its associated determinants among healthcare workers in Sudan during March–April 2021. Results: A total of 576 ...
Telehealth experiences of mothers of hospitalized and discharged preterm infants in Islamic Republic of Iran
(2023-05)
Background: The transition to telehealth services for mothers of preterm babies is a challenge in promoting the health of preterm infants, although telehealth allows real-time interaction and support for mothers. Aim: To compare the experiences of mothers of hospitalized and discharged preterm infants with telehealth services in the Islamic Republic of Iran. Methods: This qualitative study was conducted from June to October 2021 using a conventional content analysis approach. The study participants included 35 hospitalized and 35 discharged mothers ...
Systematic review and meta-analysis of maternal mortality ratio and related factors in the Islamic Republic of Iran
(2023-05)
Background: Maternal mortality is an indication of the health status of women in the society. Aims: To investigate the maternal mortality ratio, causes of maternal mortality, and related risk factors among Iranian women. Methods: Using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) checklist and the Peer Review of Electronic Search Strategies (PRESS) guideline, we systematically searched electronic databases, and the grey literature, for publications in Farsi and English from 1970 to January 2022 for studies that ...
COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and COVID-19-induced income disruption among migrant workers in Saudi Arabia
(2023-05)
Background: Neither COVID-19 vaccine acceptance nor income changes among migrant workers during the pandemic has been assessed in Saudi Arabia. Aims: To assess the correlates of willingness to take the COVID-19 vaccine and a decrease in income during the pandemic among migrant workers in Saudi Arabia. Methods: An electronic questionnaire was administered to 2403 migrant workers from the Middle East and South Asia employed in agriculture, auto repair, construction, food service (restaurants), municipality, and poultry farms in Al-Qassim Province, ...
Hospital-based case–control study of risk factors for early neonatal mortality in the Gaza Strip
(2023-05)
Background: Early neonatal death is an essential epidemiological indicator of maternal and child health. Aims: To identify risk factors for early neonatal deaths in the Gaza Strip. Methods: This hospital-based case–control study included 132 women who experienced neonatal deaths from January to September 2018. The control group comprised 264 women who were selected using systematic random sampling and gave birth to live newborns at the time of data collection. Results: The controls who had no history of neonatal death or stillbirth were less ...