背景:带状疱疹(带状疱疹)是由水痘-带状疱疹病毒的再激活引起的。尽管建议50岁以上的人接种带状疱疹疫苗,它在沙特阿拉伯的吸收仍然很低。
方法:这项横断面研究评估了沙特阿拉伯50岁以上人群对带状疱疹及其疫苗的认知和认识。数据是通过社交媒体发布的在线调查收集的。
结果:在402名参与者中,57.2%的人听说过带状疱疹疫苗,但只有7.7%的人收到了。然而,53.2%表示愿意接种疫苗。多变量分析显示,56-60岁的人接受疫苗的可能性是50-55岁的人的1.8倍(p=0.03)。男性接受疫苗的可能性是女性的1.9倍(p=0.01)。此外,接受过初等教育的参与者接受疫苗的可能性是接受过高等教育的参与者的16.1倍(p=0.01).
结论:这项研究强调了沙特阿拉伯医疗保健提供者和公众对带状疱疹及其疫苗的认识和教育的必要性。低疫苗摄取需要有效的策略,例如宣传活动和提供者提醒。初等教育和疫苗犹豫会影响接种疫苗的意愿。
这项研究旨在了解沙特阿拉伯人对带状疱疹(带状疱疹)和预防带状疱疹的疫苗了解多少。带状疱疹是由引起水痘的相同病毒引起的病毒感染。得了水痘之后,病毒可以留在体内并在以后的生活中重新激活,导致带状疱疹。我们在50岁及以上的成年人中进行了一项在线调查,以收集信息。很多人都听说过带状疱疹,但是他们对它的了解是有限的。医疗保健提供者不是大多数参与者的重要信息来源,显示需要更多的认识和医疗专业人员的教育。我们还研究了人们对带状疱疹疫苗的态度。只有一小部分参与者接种了疫苗,但是许多人表示愿意接种疫苗。然而,某些因素,如年龄,性别,受教育程度影响了人们接种疫苗的意愿。低疫苗摄取令人担忧,因为带状疱疹会导致严重的健康问题。为了提高疫苗的接受度,我们建议实施提高认识运动,并向人们和医疗保健提供者提供提醒。解决对疫苗安全性和有效性的担忧也很重要。总之,我们的研究表明,沙特阿拉伯成年人需要提高对带状疱疹及其疫苗的认识和教育.通过解决疫苗摄取的障碍并促进其益处,我们可以减轻老年人群带状疱疹及其并发症的负担。
BACKGROUND: Herpes zoster (shingles) is caused by reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus. Despite the recommended herpes zoster vaccine for individuals aged ≥ 50 years, its uptake remains low in Saudi Arabia.
METHODS: This cross-sectional
study assessed knowledge and awareness of herpes zoster and its vaccine in individuals aged ≥ 50 years in Saudi Arabia. Data were collected through an online survey distributed via social media.
RESULTS: Among 402 participants, 57.2% had heard of the shingles vaccine, but only 7.7% received it. However, 53.2% expressed willingness to be vaccinated. Multivariable analysis revealed that those aged 56-60 were 1.8 times more likely to accept the vaccine than those aged 50-55 years (p = 0.03). Men were 1.9 times more likely to accept the vaccine than women (p = 0.01). Additionally, participants with a primary education were 16.1 times more likely to accept the vaccine than those with a higher education (p = 0.01).
CONCLUSIONS: This
study highlights the need for increased awareness and education among healthcare providers and the public in Saudi Arabia regarding shingles and its vaccine. The low vaccine uptake calls for effective strategies, such as awareness campaigns and provider reminders. Primary education and vaccine hesitancy influence willingness to be vaccinated.
This
study aimed to understand how much people in Saudi Arabia know about
shingles (herpes zoster) and the vaccine to prevent it. Shingles is a viral infection caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. After having chickenpox, the virus can stay in the body and reactivate later in life, causing shingles. We conducted an online survey among adults aged 50 years and above to gather information. Many people had heard about shingles, but their knowledge about it was limited. Healthcare providers were not a significant source of information for most participants, showing the need for more awareness and education from healthcare professionals. We also looked at people’s attitudes towards the
shingles vaccine. Only a small percentage of participants had received the vaccine, but many expressed willingness to get vaccinated. However, certain factors like age, gender, and education level influenced people’s willingness to take the vaccine. The low vaccine uptake is concerning because shingles can lead to serious health problems. To increase vaccine acceptance, we suggest implementing awareness campaigns and providing reminders to people and healthcare providers. It’s also important to address concerns about vaccine safety and efficacy. In conclusion, our
study showed the need for more awareness and education about
shingles and its vaccine among adults in Saudi Arabia. By addressing the barriers to vaccine uptake and promoting its benefits, we can reduce the burden of shingles and its complications in the older population.