Background In central Europe, tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) virus poses a growing health risk, amplified by climate-related changes in tick distribution. However, the TBE vaccination rate in Germany remains low. This study uses the Protection Motivation Theory (PMT) to investigate factors influencing…
Endometriosis affects 5–14% of women and those presumed female at birth (PFAB), yet public understanding remains limited. In an online survey of 427 Australians, diagnosed individuals had better knowledge about endometriosis than those at risk but undiagnosed. In detail, at-risk individuals underestimated…
Background The reasons for low influenza and pneumococcal vaccine acceptance in the elderly population are largely unknown – despite the great need of vaccines in this risk group. While many studies examine the relationship between factors influencing vaccination, such as sociodemographic characteristics…
Introduction Climate change is a paramount global health threat with multifaceted implications. Societal change is required to mitigate the negative effects of climate change, as well as help people adapt to the associated health risks. This requires situation-specific, large-scale data to help scientists…
London: British Medical Journal Publishing Group, 2024-11-14
Background : Following the protection motivation theory (PMT), a lack of risk perception is one of the reasons for differences in vaccine uptake (Rogers, 1975). When the risk for diseases like seasonal influenza is underestimated, protective measures such as vaccination are used less. Aims : In this…
Abstract Background The 5C psychological antecedents of vaccination (Confidence, Complacency, Constraints, Calculation, and Collective Responsibility) facilitate understanding vaccination decisions in specific target groups as well as the general public’s informational needs. This study aims to explain…
During the COVID-19 pandemic, physical distancing was one of the more important behaviours for reducing the spread of the virus. The present study investigated the influence on pathogen avoidance of familiarity with other people at private gatherings. Based on the social identity model of risk taking…
London: Macmillan Publishers Limited, part of Springer Nature, 2023-02-10
Trotz des Zusammenhangs zwischen Alter und schweren Grippe-Verläufen unterschätzt die Zielgruppe der Menschen über 60 Jahre ihr Risiko, an Influenza zu erkranken, erheblich. Die vorgelegte Dissertation versucht, diesen Widerspruch wissenschaftlich zu dokumentieren und Ursachen aufzuzeigen. Als theoretische…
The COVID-19 pandemic led to numerous restrictions in daily life that had a significant impact on the well-being and mental health of the population. Among others, children and adolescents were particularly affected, being a vulnerable group at risk. The aim of this study was to assess the emotional…
Age is a critical risk factor for severe COVID-19. This is mirrored by older people showing preventive health behaviors more frequently. However, collective action across all age groups is necessary to reduce transmission. Therefore, this study assessed whether age differences are moderated by policy…
Background: Pregnant women are at high risk for severe influenza. However, maternal influenza vaccination uptake in most World Health Organization (WHO) European Region countries remains low, despite the presence of widespread national recommendations. An influenza vaccination reduces influenza-associated…
Hintergrund In der Coronaviruspandemie nehmen 2 Institutionen eine zentrale Rolle in der evidenzbasierten Einordnung des Geschehens für Politik und Bevölkerung ein. Das Robert Koch-Institut (RKI) koordiniert die Pandemiebekämpfung, erstellt fundierte Empfehlungen für medizinisches Fachpersonal, die Medien…