Attitudes and practices of travelers regarding COVID-19 vaccine and adverse reactions
Health sci. dis
; 24(1): 51-55, 2023. tables, figures
Artigo
em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
Objective.In the context of the global COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 vaccines were made available to different countries. This study aimed to assess travelers' attitudes and practices toward the COVID vaccine and adverse events. Methods. A survey was conducted using a questionnaire from April 1 to June 30, 2021, among travelers who came for their COVID-19 test at the Institut Pasteur of Côte d'Ivoire.Results. A total of 527 travelers agreed to participate in this study, including 336 men and 161 women. Overall, 26% of respondents had already received their COVID-19 vaccine, while 76% of respondents responded they did not want to be vaccinated. The age of those most vaccinated (116) ranged from 25 to 64 years with a small proportion for those over 65 years (0.8%). Travelers (41) to France were the most vaccinated. All vaccinated persons (135) had a high level of education and were either Christian (89 persons), Muslim (45 persons) or animist (1 person). Adverse events related to the COVID vaccination were reported in seven individuals. These included muscle pain, fever and nausea. Conclusion.Negative attitudes towards vaccines are a major public health concern. In view of these results, for awareness raising, vaccination campaign may be focused on youthand people over 65 years of age. Public health messages containing information about vaccine safety should be tailored to address this vaccine hesitancy
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Assunto principal:
Vacinas
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COVID-19
Limite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Health sci. dis
Ano de publicação:
2023
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
Instituição/País de afiliação:
Département Environnement Santé Institut Pasteur de Côte d'Ivoire (IPCI)/CI
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Département Environnement Santé Institut Pasteur de Côte d'Ivoire (IPCI), BP 490 Abidjan 01/CI
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Département Bactériologie et Virologie (IPCI), BP 490 Abidjan 01/CI
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Département Parasitologie et mycologie (IPCI), BP 490/CI
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Département Technique et technologie (IPCI), BP 490 Abidjan 01/CI
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Département Technique et technologie (IPCI), BP 490/CI
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Université Nangui Abrogoua, Laboratoire de Botanique et Valorisation de la Diversité Végétale, BP 801 Abidjan/CI
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