A5034402431- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- Bacterial Infections and Vaccines
- Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Respiratory viral infections research
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Misinformation and Its Impacts
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Intramuscular injections and effects
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Ethics in Clinical Research
- Public Health Policies and Education
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Child and Adolescent Health
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Disaster Response and Management
- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
- Veterinary Practice and Education Studies
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Ethics and Legal Issues in Pediatric Healthcare
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
Nova Scotia Health Authority
2015-2025
Dalhousie University
2014-2025
St. Francis Xavier University
2018-2025
Izaak Walton Killam Health Centre
2010-2023
Bridge University
2023
St Michael’s Hospital
2023
University of British Columbia
2007-2023
Unity Health Toronto
2023
Canadian Institute for Advanced Research
2011
Capital District Health Authority
2010
(See the Editorial Commentary by Munoz and Englund, on pages 893–6.) Background. Because adolescents adults act as a primary source of pertussis infection for infants, vaccination mothers immediately postpartum is potential strategy to reduce transmission (cocoon strategy). For this be effective, high levels antibodies must achieved rapidly after vaccination. We sought determine whether antibody response tetanus-diphtheria-acellular vaccine (Tdap) sufficiently rapid support cocoon strategy....
Immunization of pregnant women with tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis vaccine (Tdap) provides protection against to the newborn infant.In a randomized, controlled, observer-blind, multicenter clinical trial, we measured safety and immunogenicity Tdap during pregnancy effect on infant's immune response primary vaccination at 2, 4, 6 months booster 12 age. A total 273 received either or tetanus-diphtheria (Td) in third trimester provided information for analysis samples analyses; 261...
Rotavirus disease is a common cause of health care utilization and almost all children are affected by the age 5 years. In Canada, at time this survey (2008–09), immunization rates for rotavirus were <20%. We assessed determinants parent's acceptance to have their child immunized against rotavirus. The instruments based on Theory Planned Behavior. Data collected in two phases. all, 413 394 parents completed first second interviews, respectively (retention rate 95%). Most (67%) intended...
Objectives Vaccine coverage for recommended vaccines is low among adults. The objective of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and behaviours adults healthcare providers related four vaccine-preventable diseases (diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis, zoster, pneumococcus influenza). Design We undertook a survey focus groups Canadian (doctors, nurses, pharmacists). A total 4023 completed 62 participated in groups; 1167 45 groups. Results Only 46.3% thought they were up-to-date...
Abstract Background Knowledge & attitudes of healthcare providers (HCP) have significant impact on frequency with which vaccines are offered accepted but many HCP ill equipped to make informed recommendations about vaccine merits risks. We performed an assessment the educational needs trainees regarding immunization and used information thus ascertained develop multi-faceted, evaluable, tools can be integrated into formal education curricula. Methods (i) A questionnaire was sent all...
Vaccine coverage among adults for recommended vaccines is generally low. In Canada and the US, pharmacists are increasingly becoming involved in administration of to adults. This study measured knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, behaviors Canadian health care providers regarding as immunizers. Geographically representative samples (n = 4023) 1167) were surveyed, 8 focus groups each conducted nationwide with providers. Provision by was supported 64.6% public, 82.3% pharmacists, 57.4% nurses,...
Abstract Background Children and youth experienced marked impacts on day-to-day life in the COVID-19 pandemic that were associated with poorer familial friend relationships, greater mental health challenges. Few studies provide self-report data symptoms from children themselves. We sought to examine associations between social factors child self-reported of worsened mood, anxiety, irritability during pandemic. Methods A nationally representative cross-sectional survey was administered online...
We aimed to understand how experiences with vaccine-related information and communication challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic impacted motivations behaviors among Canadian adults regarding future vaccines. Semi-structured interviews were conducted participants purposively selected ensure diversity in age, sex at birth, self-identified gender, region. Data analyzed using thematic analysis; findings mapped Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills Model focusing on factors affecting vaccine...
During the COVID-19 pandemic, long-term care (LTC) facilities in Canada were confronted with many rapidly changing public health safety guidelines. Based on guidelines, LTC had to implement a series of virus containment and mitigation measures, presenting significant challenges for both workers residents. This research aims provide insights that could be used guide improvements experiences workers, residents, future pandemic crises. A qualitative multi-case study was explore demographically...
Abstract Title. Cervical cancer prevention by vaccination: nurses’ knowledge, attitudes and intentions. Aim. This paper is a report of survey: (1) to document information needs regarding human papillomavirus (2) determine factors associated with their willingness recommend vaccines. Background. Persistent infection has been causally linked cervical cancer. Two vaccines have recently approved for use in more than 65 countries. Nurses’ level support the related diseases vaccination not...
Immunization with pertussis vaccine during pregnancy is recommended in a number of countries to prevent newborn deaths from whooping cough. In some jurisdictions, uptake low. We undertook survey the knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors pregnant women who had been approached participate randomized, controlled trial tetanus-diphtheria-acellular (Tdap) pregnancy. A total 346 completed survey. Knowledge about was generally low; mean correct answers 10.65 out 19 questions. Attitudes...
In Canada rural and northern communities, particularly Indigenous face challenges disproportionate to their urban counterparts in accessing health care services. Existing research on communities has tended emphasize reinforce the rural/urban dichotomy access delivery of services, leaving notion "rural" as an under-interrogated concept. Drawing a qualitative study providers, community members, Elders, we explore people's beliefs about vaccination complicate notions rurality order illuminate...
We sought in-depth understanding on the evolution of factors influencing COVID-19 booster dose and bivalent vaccine hesitancy in a longitudinal semi-structured interview-based qualitative study. Serial interviews were conducted between July 25th September 1st, 2022 (Phase I: univalent availability), November 21st, January 11th, 2023 II: availability). Adults (≥18 years) Canada who had received an initial primary series not eligible for Phase I, subsequently invited to participate II....
Background. Topical lidocaine-prilocaine (EMLA) effectively decreases the pain associated with minor procedures including immunization, although effect on antibody response to diphtheria-tetanus-acellular pertussis-inactivated poliovirus -Haemophilus influenzae type b conjugate (DTaP-IPV-Hib) and hepatitis B vaccines has not been assessed. Objective. To measure DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccines; reduction use of patch; assess safety by comparing adverse reactions. Participants setting. One hundred nine...
Despite passive immunization with palivizumab to select high-risk children under two years of age, the health and economic burden respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) remains substantial. We evaluated effectiveness cost-effectiveness programs new generations RSV prophylactics, including long-acting monoclonal antibodies (LAMA) maternal vaccines, in terms reducing hospitalizations Nunavik, a Canadian Arctic region.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare systems and workers (HCWs) faced significant demands unique challenges. In this qualitative study, we explore effects of public health policies on British Columbia's frontline HCWs, describe what worked in management elucidate lessons learned that could be applied to future pandemic preparedness, recovery response.This descriptive study is part a larger, national multi-case policy communication uptake. Semi-structured interviews were conducted from...
Influenza infection poses the same risk to healthcare students as practising clinicians. While there is substantial dialog about benefits, risks, and ethics of mandatory influenza immunization policies in Canada, has been little engagement students. To explore knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, behaviours students, we administered a web-based survey at Dalhousie University. vaccination status varied by program type, with 86.3% medical (n = 124) 52.4% nursing 96) self-reporting receipt vaccine...
Annual immunization is the most effective way to prevent influenza and its associated complications. However, optimal rates are not being met in Nova Scotia, Canada. Additional providers, such as pharmacists, may improve access convenience receive vaccines. Pharmacists began immunizing patients 5 years of age older within publicly funded universal vaccination program during 2013-2014 season. The objective this study was evaluate coverage before after pharmacists Scotia gained authority...
A number of countries have implemented vaccination in pregnancy as a strategy to reduce the burden influenza and pertussis. The aim this study was assess involvement Canadian maternity care providers administration vaccines their pregnant patients. cross-sectional web-based survey sent family physicians, obstetricians-gynecologists, midwives, pharmacists, nurses. multivariable logistic regression model used determine variables independently associated with offering services providers'...
This article examines the complicated terrain of immunization acceptance and access among Indigenous peoples in northern Ontario by drawing on conversations held prior to 2019 that explored knowledge about Haemophilus influenzae type a (Hia) infection specifically attitudes toward vaccines more broadly. In decade preceding COVID-19, Hia emerged as leading cause morbidity mortality communities Canada. Before developing new vaccines, it is imperative hold with most affected learn peoples’...