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Newest firstBackgroundAdverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI) remain a significant concern for immunization programs, as underreporting can undermine public confidence and compromise vaccine safety monitoring. Despite significant efforts to address challenges associated with AEFI reporting globally, the AEFI reporting rate in the Ahafo Region of Ghana still remains a challenge. This study investigated healthcare workers…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundRural districts in Sierra Leone struggle with timely and complete maternal-child health service use. CommCare, a mobile health (mHealth) platform deployed through partnerships with government and NGOs, supports tracking, reminders, and follow-up. MethodsA cross-sectional quantitative study at Falaba CHC (Sulima Chiefdom) assessed CommCares effects on (i) timeliness and frequency of ANC, (ii) PNC follow-u…
Open article record in new tab ↗IntroductionIn South Africa, healthcare workers were the first group scheduled to receive a COVID-19 vaccine when it became available. Therefore, estimating their vaccine confidence levels and gauging their intention to vaccinate ahead of the COVID-19 vaccination roll-out was imperative. MethodsAn online survey was conducted among current staff and students of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences of Stellen…
Open article record in new tab ↗COVID-19 has been particularly devastating to Black and Latinx communities in the U.S. However, data on acceptability of the COVID-19 vaccines among minority populations are limited. We conducted an online survey among adults in Puerto Rico to identify factors associated with intention to vaccinate against COVID-19. Sociodemographic variables were analyzed independently for association with intention to vaccinate.…
Open article record in new tab ↗IntroductionThe outbreak of novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caught the world off guard in the first quarter of the year 2020. To stem the tide of this pandemic, the development, testing, and pre-licensure approval for emergency use of some COVID 19 vaccine candidates were accelerated. This led to raised public concern about their safety and efficacy, compounding the challenges of vaccine hesitancy which…
Open article record in new tab ↗The hallmark of vaccines is their ability to prevent the spread of infectious pathogens and thereby serve as invaluable public health tool. Despite their medical relevance, there is a gap in our understanding of the physiological factors that mediate innate and adaptive immune response to vaccines. The endocannabinoid (eCB) system is a critical modulator of homeostasis in vertebrates. Our results indicate that mac…