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View article: Impact of HPV educational intervention on knowledge and vaccination intentions among Ukrainian migrant and refugee parents in Poland
Impact of HPV educational intervention on knowledge and vaccination intentions among Ukrainian migrant and refugee parents in Poland Open
Background Despite the availability of HPV vaccines, uptake remains low among Ukrainian adolescents. Educational interventions can enhance parents’ knowledge and intent regarding HPV vaccination. Objective To evaluate the effects of a pros…
View article: Determining population-specific risk factors for COVID-19 susceptibility and severity to inform future individual-level integrated risk scoring
Determining population-specific risk factors for COVID-19 susceptibility and severity to inform future individual-level integrated risk scoring Open
Identified risk factors are consistent with meta-analyses of studies from other countries. Similar to other countries, minority groups were found to be at higher risk, therefore risk models predicting ARI susceptibility and severity have t…
View article: The High Prevalence of Thyroid Goiter Between Arab Minorities in Israel – a Possible Hereditary Connection
The High Prevalence of Thyroid Goiter Between Arab Minorities in Israel – a Possible Hereditary Connection Open
Background: Thyroid goiter is endemic in certain world areas, especially with low Iodine supply. Genetic predisposition with the combination of various environmental factors have been suggested as risk factors for thyroid goiter. The exact…
View article: Differences in timeliness, completeness and drop-out rates of MMRV and DTP containing vaccines among Ultra-Orthodox Jews and others in a deprived Northern Israel city: an ecological study
Differences in timeliness, completeness and drop-out rates of MMRV and DTP containing vaccines among Ultra-Orthodox Jews and others in a deprived Northern Israel city: an ecological study Open
Vaccine coverage was lower in UO neighborhoods, even in a peripheral city where coverage in non-UO areas is already low. Coverage differences between UO and non-UO populations decreased with time for MMRV1 but not DTP. Our findings suggest…
View article: Changes in long-term employment and income following COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) infection among Jewish and Arab populations in Israel
Changes in long-term employment and income following COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) infection among Jewish and Arab populations in Israel Open
After adjusting for potential socio-economic confounders, SARS-CoV-2 Infection was a significant determinant of employment changes and income loss among Arabs, but not Jews, in Israel. This finding suggests the pandemic has exacerbated pre…
View article: Differences in knowledge, attitudes and intentions towards HPV vaccination among young adults from diverse socio-cultural groups in Israel: A cross-sectional study
Differences in knowledge, attitudes and intentions towards HPV vaccination among young adults from diverse socio-cultural groups in Israel: A cross-sectional study Open
In Israel, The Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine is recommended to both genders up to age 26. Many 18-26 olds missed their opportunity for vaccination during school. Our study described HPV knowledge, attitudes and vaccination intentions…
View article: Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on acute cardiology and neurology services in a secondary peripheral hospital
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on acute cardiology and neurology services in a secondary peripheral hospital Open
The indirect impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on clinical services in peripheral hospitals has not been fully described. We compared the impact of COVID-19 on Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA) and ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) m…
View article: Impact of COVID-19 on cardiology and neurology services in a peripheral hospital in Northern Israel
Impact of COVID-19 on cardiology and neurology services in a peripheral hospital in Northern Israel Open
Background The indirect impact of COVID-19 pandemic on clinical services remains incompletely described in secondary care hospitals outside major urban centers. We compared clinical outcomes before and during the pandemic in a disrupted se…
View article: Long Covid: a global health issue – a prospective, cohort study set in four continents
Long Covid: a global health issue – a prospective, cohort study set in four continents Open
Introduction A proportion of people develop Long Covid after acute COVID-19, but with most studies concentrated in high-income countries (HICs), the global burden is largely unknown. Our study aims to characterise long-term COVID-19 sequel…
View article: “Why would we?” A qualitative study on COVID-19 vaccination decision making among Ukrainian economic female migrants in Poland
“Why would we?” A qualitative study on COVID-19 vaccination decision making among Ukrainian economic female migrants in Poland Open
Background Ukraine has one of the lowest COVID-19 vaccination rates in Europe. This may pose a significant epidemiological risk in the context of the refugee crisis and the fact that, since 2020, SARS-CoV-2 has been spreading and changing …
View article: Estimating the household secondary attack rate and serial interval of COVID-19 using social media
Estimating the household secondary attack rate and serial interval of COVID-19 using social media Open
We propose a method to estimate the household secondary attack rate (hSAR) of COVID-19 in the United Kingdom based on activity on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. Conventional methods of hSAR estimation are resource …
View article: “If the nurse tells me this is a good thing, I trust her completely” – Exploring health system enablers of MMR vaccine uptake in the Finnish Somali community: A mixed method study
“If the nurse tells me this is a good thing, I trust her completely” – Exploring health system enablers of MMR vaccine uptake in the Finnish Somali community: A mixed method study Open
Despite limited knowledge of vaccines, Somali immigrant mothers believe in the benefits of vaccination, and they displayed strong trust towards public health nurses. Further investigation is needed to understand why MMR vaccination coverag…
View article: Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on acute Cardiology and Neurology services in a secondary peripheral hospital
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on acute Cardiology and Neurology services in a secondary peripheral hospital Open
The indirect impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on clinical services in peripheral hospitals is not fully described. We compared the impact of COVID-19 on Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA) and ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) managem…
View article: The immune status of migrant populations in Europe and implications for vaccine-preventable disease control: a systematic review and meta-analysis
The immune status of migrant populations in Europe and implications for vaccine-preventable disease control: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background Ensuring vaccination coverage reaches established herd immunity thresholds (HITs) is the cornerstone of any vaccination programme. Diverse migrant populations in European countries have been associated with cases of vaccine-prev…
View article: B and T cell responses to the 3rd and 4th dose of the BNT162b2 vaccine in dialysis patients
B and T cell responses to the 3rd and 4th dose of the BNT162b2 vaccine in dialysis patients Open
Patients on dialysis (PoD) are at high risk of severe morbidity and mortality from COVID-19. Characterizing long-term vaccine immune responses in these patients will help optimize vaccine schedule for PoD. This study aimed to determine whe…
View article: Understanding the health system barriers and enablers to childhood MMR and HPV vaccination among disadvantaged, minority or underserved populations in middle- and high-income countries: a systematic review
Understanding the health system barriers and enablers to childhood MMR and HPV vaccination among disadvantaged, minority or underserved populations in middle- and high-income countries: a systematic review Open
Background Child vaccinations are among the most effective public health interventions. However, wide gaps in child vaccination remain among different groups with uptake in most minorities or ethnic communities in Europe substantially lowe…
View article: Goiter Prevalence among Druze population in Northern Israel
Goiter Prevalence among Druze population in Northern Israel Open
Introduction: Goiter is one of the most common thyroid disorders, yet its etiology is still not completely understood. Previous studies suggested a possible genetic predisposition in combination of environmental factors. The importance of …
View article: Barriers to HPV vaccination in marginalized Roma communities in Slovakia
Barriers to HPV vaccination in marginalized Roma communities in Slovakia Open
Introduction Limited access to healthcare services leads to lower vaccination rates in marginalized Roma communities (MRCs). This study aimed to explore health system barriers to HPV vaccination faced by people from MRCs from multiple pers…
View article: Pediatric injury attendances in different population groups in Israel before, during, and after COVID-19 lockdowns: a descriptive study, 2018–2022
Pediatric injury attendances in different population groups in Israel before, during, and after COVID-19 lockdowns: a descriptive study, 2018–2022 Open
Background Lockdowns and quarantines during the COVID-19 pandemic influenced healthcare services’ usage patterns such as emergency department (ED) attendance. During the pandemic, Israel issued three lockdowns (March–May 2020, September–Oc…
View article: Barriers and enablers to vaccination in the ultra-orthodox Jewish population: a systematic review
Barriers and enablers to vaccination in the ultra-orthodox Jewish population: a systematic review Open
Background The Jewish Ultra-Orthodox (UO) population is an under-vaccinated minority group that has been disproportionally affected by outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases (VPD) such as measles and polio. Underlying reasons remain poo…
View article: Barriers and enablers to vaccine uptake in the Ultra-Orthodox Jewish population: a systematic review
Barriers and enablers to vaccine uptake in the Ultra-Orthodox Jewish population: a systematic review Open
Background The Jewish Ultra-Orthodox (UO) population is an undervaccinated minority group that has been disproportionally affected by outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases (VPD) such as measles and polio. Underlying reasons remain poor…
View article: Association between BNT162b2 vaccination and health-related quality of life up to 18 months post-SARS-CoV-2 infection in Israel
Association between BNT162b2 vaccination and health-related quality of life up to 18 months post-SARS-CoV-2 infection in Israel Open
We determined whether COVID-19 vaccination was associated with Quality of Life (QoL) changes among individuals previously infected with SARS-CoV-2 in Israel. Using a validated questionnaire, we collected information about socio-demographic…
View article: Vaccine-induced and hybrid immunity to SARS-CoV-2 after three or four doses of BNT162b2 - results from 22 months follow-up of a healthcare workers cohort, Israel, 2020-2022
Vaccine-induced and hybrid immunity to SARS-CoV-2 after three or four doses of BNT162b2 - results from 22 months follow-up of a healthcare workers cohort, Israel, 2020-2022 Open
Objectives: SARS-CoV-2 remains a global health concern 3 years after its emergence. Safe and effective vaccines mitigate the pandemic impact, but the optimal schedule remains unclear, especially in a context where a high proportion of the …
View article: Impact of COVID-19 lockdowns on pediatric injury attendances in different population groups in Israel: an interrupted time-series analysis, 2018-2022.
Impact of COVID-19 lockdowns on pediatric injury attendances in different population groups in Israel: an interrupted time-series analysis, 2018-2022. Open
Background Lockdowns and quarantines during the COVID-19 pandemic influenced healthcare services’ usage patterns such as emergency department (ED) attendances. During the pandemic, Israel issued three lockdowns (March-May 2020, September-O…
View article: Changes in Quality of Life Following SARS-CoV-2 Infection Among Jewish and Arab Populations in Israel: A Cross-Sectional Study
Changes in Quality of Life Following SARS-CoV-2 Infection Among Jewish and Arab Populations in Israel: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Objectives: The long-term impact of COVID-19 on health inequalities is under-researched. We investigated changes in health-related inequalities following SARS-CoV-2 infection between the Jewish majority and the Arab/Druze minority in Israe…