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0000-0003-3672-3422
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De Montfort University
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Publisher: Center for Open Science
Date: 16-12-2020
Abstract: Background: Public health teams need to understand how the public responds to vaccination messages in a pandemic or epidemic to inform successful c aigns encouraging the uptake of new vaccines as they become available. Methods: A rapid systematic review was performed by searching PsycINFO, MEDLINE, healthevidence.org, OSF Preprints and PsyArXiv Preprints in May 2020 for studies including at least one health message promoting vaccine uptake of droplet spread viruses. Non-English language studies and dissertations were excluded in line with using rapid review methodology. Included studies were assessed for quality using the MMAT or AMSTAR, and for patient and public involvement (PPI) in designing and/or conducting the research. Results: Thirty-five articles were included. Most reported messages for seasonal influenza (n=11 31%) or H1N1 (n = 11 31%) and only seven studies (20%) s led vulnerable populations at higher risk of mortality/morbidity from viruses, e.g. older adults. Evidence from moderate to high quality studies for improving vaccine uptake included providing: information about virus risks, vaccination safety, and addressing misunderstandings about vaccination, vaccination reminders, detail about vaccination clinics and their locations, and mixed media c aigns at scale across hospitals or communities. Behavioural influences (beliefs and intentions) were improved when shorter messages, risk-reducing, or relative risk framing was used, the benefits of vaccination to society were emphasised, and beliefs about capability to be vaccinated and concerns among target populations (e.g. about vaccine safety) were addressed. Clear, credible, messages in language target groups can understand were found acceptable. Two studies (6%) described PPI in the research process. Conclusions: This review has identified effective messages to encourage vaccination and improve vaccination beliefs and intentions. Future c aigns should consider the beliefs and information needs of target populations in their design. Findings were inconclusive whether the medium through which the message was delivered, e.g. text message, affected outcomes. More high quality research is needed to demonstrate the behavioural outcomes of messaging interventions.
Publisher: Center for Open Science
Date: 30-04-2020
Abstract: BACKGROUNDDigital contact tracing apps have been proposed as a method of controlling the spread of Covid-19. The effectiveness of this tool depends largely on adequate levels of uptake (e.g. whether the user downloads and registers on the application) and engagement (e.g. the extent of usage of the application or its components over time). It has been estimated that approximately 60% of the population would need to use the NHSX application in order for it to be effective in reducing the spread of COVID-19. It is therefore crucial that we understand the level of, and factors influencing, uptake and engagement with digital tracing applications in order to put appropriate measures in place to mitigate those issues.AIMS1.To quantify the current data on COVID-19 digital contact tracing applicationsa.Uptake and engagement of COVID-19 digital contact tracing applicationsb.Examine whether uptake differs between countries c.Identify any predictors or correlates of uptake and engagement2.To conduct two scoping reviews to identify key barriers and facilitators influencing engagement and uptake of a.COVID-19 digital contact tracing applications b.Health behaviour change applications, including government approved applications, from academic literature and behaviour change guidelinesCONCLUSIONS•There is no evidence on the level of uptake and engagement with COVID-19 digital contact tracing applications.•There is a dearth of evidence regarding the barriers and facilitators to uptake and engagement with COVID-19 digital contact tracing applications.•The health behaviour change literature suggests a number of barriers and facilitators associated with uptake and engagement with applications.
Location: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Location: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Location: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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