Journal of public health
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Journal of public health · Jun 2021
Building public trust: a response to COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy predicament.
With the rollout of vaccines against COVID-19, an optimistic and a negative attitude among people have arisen. Surprisingly, surveys among people reveal that there is a significant rate of distrust against the vaccines. ⋯ This study suggests however that a more 'localized' public education and role-modelling from public officials and health authorities can help a lot in building public trust. The study aims to contribute to the further development of public health mechanisms in the rolling-out and distribution of vaccines against COVID-19.
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Journal of public health · Jun 2021
Black Lives Matter protests and COVID-19 cases: relationship in two databases.
The coincidence of Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests with the COVID-19 pandemic in the USA has raised concerns about the safety of mass gatherings for political causes. This study examines two databases to probe any correlation between protests and increases of COVID-19 case rates afterward. ⋯ Although the increase was statistically significant, it was very small in magnitude and likely due to limitations of significantly different population sizes in comparators.
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Journal of public health · Jun 2021
Post-lockdown depression and anxiety in the USA during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The mental health impact of the pandemic after the initial lockdowns has not been well studied in the USA. Thus, the purpose of this study was to conduct a comprehensive and systematic national assessment of the prevalence of depression and anxiety in the adult US population. ⋯ Given the high prevalence of depression and anxiety, interdisciplinary and multisectoral approaches are recommended in the USA along with population-based interventions on mental health improvement.
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Journal of public health · Jun 2021
CommentFight against hesitancy: public health concern towards COVID-19 vaccine.
A recent correspondence revealed that medical students are hesitant of receiving vaccines. Recent studies revealed that the hesitancy was seen among other age groups. However, this challenge does not impede medical workers as they continue to care for patients infected with the virus. With proper education and guidance, hesitancy and fear will be replaced by trust to fight coronavirus disease 2019.
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Journal of public health · Jun 2021
Common good and public service as vital components for government officials in promoting COVID-19 vaccination.
Recent reports show that there is resistance in certain countries in regard with receiving COVID-19 vaccination. Different factors contribute to this resistance. With this, if we are to promote COVID-19 vaccination, government officials must build public trust so that the hesitancy among the citizens will be lessened. Thus, this paper proposes that in building public trust, the true essence of common good and public service must be seen from the officials so that their constituents will trust them with their decisions.