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  1. Article: Dutch Healthcare Professionals' Opinion on the Allocation of Responsibilities concerning Prescribing and Administering Medically Indicated Vaccines to Immunocompromised Patients.

    Te Linde, Elsemieke / Doornekamp, Laura / Daenen, Katrijn C P / van Gorp, Eric C M / Bruns, Anke H W

    Vaccines

    2023  Volume 11, Issue 3

    Abstract: Background: Specific vaccines are indicated for immunocompromised patients (ICPs) due to their vulnerability to infections. Recommendation of these vaccines by healthcare professionals (HCPs) is a crucial facilitator for vaccine uptake. Unfortunately, ... ...

    Abstract Background: Specific vaccines are indicated for immunocompromised patients (ICPs) due to their vulnerability to infections. Recommendation of these vaccines by healthcare professionals (HCPs) is a crucial facilitator for vaccine uptake. Unfortunately, the responsibilities to recommend and administer these vaccines are not clearly allocated among HCPs involved in the care of adult ICPs. We aimed to evaluate HCPs' opinions on directorship and their role in facilitating the uptake of medically indicated vaccines as a basis to improve vaccination practices.
    Methods: A cross-sectional survey was performed among in-hospital medical specialists (MSs), general practitioners (GPs), and public health specialists (PHSs) in the Netherlands to assess their opinion on directorship and the implementation of vaccination care. Additionally, perceived barriers, facilitators, and possible solutions to improve vaccine uptake were investigated.
    Results: In total, 306 HCPs completed the survey. HCPs almost unanimously (98%) reported that according to them, the primary treating physician is responsible for recommending medically indicated vaccines. Administering these vaccines was seen as a more shared responsibility. The most important barriers experienced by HCPs in recommending and administering were reimbursement problems, a lack of a national vaccination registration system, insufficient collaboration among HCPs, and logistical problems. MSs, GPs and PHSs all mentioned the same three solutions as important strategies to improve vaccination practices, i.e., reimbursement of vaccines, reliable and easily accessible registration of received vaccines, and arrangements for collaboration among the different HCPs that are involved in care.
    Conclusion: The improvement in vaccination practices in ICPs should focus on better collaboration among MSs, GPs, and PHSs, who should know each other's expertise; clear agreement on responsibility; reimbursement for vaccines; and the availability of clear registration of vaccination history.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-03-17
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2703319-3
    ISSN 2076-393X
    ISSN 2076-393X
    DOI 10.3390/vaccines11030686
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  2. Article ; Online: Development and validation of the MosquitoWise survey to assess perceptions towards mosquitoes and mosquito-borne viruses in Europe.

    Abourashed, Ayat / de Best, Pauline A / Doornekamp, Laura / Sikkema, Reina S / van Gorp, Eric C M / Timen, Aura / Bartumeus, Frederic / Palmer, John R B / Koopmans, Marion P G

    Scientific reports

    2024  Volume 14, Issue 1, Page(s) 1777

    Abstract: Due to climate change and the expanding geographical ranges of key mosquito species, several mosquito-borne viruses (MBVs) have recently emerged in Europe. Understanding people's perceptions and behaviours towards these viruses and the mosquitoes capable ...

    Abstract Due to climate change and the expanding geographical ranges of key mosquito species, several mosquito-borne viruses (MBVs) have recently emerged in Europe. Understanding people's perceptions and behaviours towards these viruses and the mosquitoes capable of transmitting them is crucial for implementing effective prevention measures and targeted communication campaigns. However, there is currently no appropriate validated survey for European populations to assess this. This study developed and validated a standardized survey, based on the Health Belief Model (HBM), to assess perceptions of mosquitoes and MBVs among Europe's residents. The survey was distributed online to United Kingdom (UK), Dutch and Spanish participants through panel providers. Survey validity and reliability were tested using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and Cronbach's alpha. The optimised survey was completed by 336 UK, 438 Dutch and 475 Spanish residents, respectively, and the HBM items passed our validity and reliability testing in all three countries. The final survey has 57 questions, including 19 validated HBM items, and questions to assess demographic characteristics, knowledge, prevention measures and behavioural determinants. Our MosquitoWise survey bridges researchers' understandings of European residents' perceptions and knowledge as a first step to improve preventive behaviour towards mosquitoes and MBVs and guide prevention and communication initiatives.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Humans ; Culicidae ; Reproducibility of Results ; Viruses ; Europe ; United Kingdom ; Surveys and Questionnaires
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-20
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2615211-3
    ISSN 2045-2322 ; 2045-2322
    ISSN (online) 2045-2322
    ISSN 2045-2322
    DOI 10.1038/s41598-024-52219-9
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  3. Article ; Online: Exotic viral hepatitis: A review on epidemiology, pathogenesis, and treatment.

    van Leeuwen, Leanne P M / de Jong, Wesley / Doornekamp, Laura / van Gorp, Eric C M / Wismans, Pieter J / Goeijenbier, Marco

    Journal of hepatology

    2022  Volume 77, Issue 5, Page(s) 1431–1443

    Abstract: Certain "exotic" viruses are known to cause clinical diseases with potential liver involvement. These include viruses, beyond regular hepatotropic viruses (hepatitis A, -B(D), -C, -E, cytomegalovirus, Epstein-Barr virus), that can be found in (sub) ... ...

    Abstract Certain "exotic" viruses are known to cause clinical diseases with potential liver involvement. These include viruses, beyond regular hepatotropic viruses (hepatitis A, -B(D), -C, -E, cytomegalovirus, Epstein-Barr virus), that can be found in (sub)tropical areas and can cause "exotic viral hepatitis". Transmission routes typically involve arthropods (Crimean Congo haemorrhagic fever, dengue, Rift Valley fever, yellow fever). However, some of these viruses are transmitted by the aerosolised excreta of rodents (Hantavirus, Lassa fever), or via direct contact or contact with bodily fluids (Ebola). Although some exotic viruses are associated with high fatality rates, such as Ebola for example, the clinical presentation of most exotic viruses can range from mild flu-like symptoms, in most cases, right through to being potentially fatal. A smaller percentage of people develop severe disease with haemorrhagic fever, possibly with (fulminant) hepatitis. Liver involvement is often caused by direct tropism for hepatocytes and Kupffer cells, resulting in virus-mediated and/or immune-mediated necrosis. In all exotic hepatitis viruses, PCR is the most sensitive diagnostic method. The determination of IgM/IgG antibodies is a reasonable alternative, but cross-reactivity can be a problem in the case of flaviviruses. Licenced vaccines are available for yellow fever and Ebola, and they are currently under development for dengue. Therapy for exotic viral hepatitis is predominantly supportive. To ensure that preventive measures can be introduced to control possible outbreaks, the timely detection of these viruses is very important.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Dengue ; Epstein-Barr Virus Infections ; Hemorrhagic Fever, Ebola/diagnosis ; Hepatitis, Viral, Human ; Herpesvirus 4, Human ; Immunoglobulin G ; Immunoglobulin M ; Vaccines ; Yellow Fever
    Chemical Substances Immunoglobulin G ; Immunoglobulin M ; Vaccines
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-07-09
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 605953-3
    ISSN 1600-0641 ; 0168-8278
    ISSN (online) 1600-0641
    ISSN 0168-8278
    DOI 10.1016/j.jhep.2022.06.031
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  4. Article: Determinants of Vaccination Uptake in Risk Populations: A Comprehensive Literature Review.

    Doornekamp, Laura / van Leeuwen, Leanne / van Gorp, Eric / Voeten, Helene / Goeijenbier, Marco

    Vaccines

    2020  Volume 8, Issue 3

    Abstract: Vaccination uptake has decreased globally in recent years, with a subsequent rise of vaccine-preventable diseases. Travellers, immunocompromised patients (ICP), and healthcare workers (HCW) are groups at increased risk for (severe) infectious diseases ... ...

    Abstract Vaccination uptake has decreased globally in recent years, with a subsequent rise of vaccine-preventable diseases. Travellers, immunocompromised patients (ICP), and healthcare workers (HCW) are groups at increased risk for (severe) infectious diseases due to their behaviour, health, or occupation, respectively. While targeted vaccination guidelines are available, vaccination uptake seems low. In this review, we give a comprehensive overview of determinants-based on the integrated change model-predicting vaccination uptake in these groups. In travellers, low perceived risk of infection and low awareness of vaccination recommendations contributed to low uptake. Additionally, ICP were often unaware of the recommended vaccinations. A physician's recommendation is strongly correlated with higher uptake. Furthermore, ICP appeared to be mainly concerned about the risks of vaccination and fear of deterioration of their underlying disease. For HCW, perceived risk of (the severity of) infection for themselves and for their patients together with perceived benefits of vaccination contribute most to their vaccination behaviour. As the determinants that affect uptake are numerous and diverse, we argue that future studies and interventions should be based on multifactorial health behaviour models, especially for travellers and ICP as only a limited number of such studies is available yet.
    Keywords covid19
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-08-27
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2703319-3
    ISSN 2076-393X
    ISSN 2076-393X
    DOI 10.3390/vaccines8030480
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  5. Article ; Online: Empowering Dutch and Surinamese children to prevent viral infections: implications from an international education module.

    Shoker, Kifah / Doornekamp, Laura / Horjus, Bob / Wagener, Marlies N / Aron, Georgina I / Goeijenbier, Marco / van Gorp, Eric C M

    Health promotion international

    2021  Volume 36, Issue 6, Page(s) 1566–1577

    Abstract: Viral infections have a large share in human morbidity and mortality. Next to vaccinations and hygiene measures, health education plays a role in preventing infections. Social scientists argue that empowerment should be included in health education, as ... ...

    Abstract Viral infections have a large share in human morbidity and mortality. Next to vaccinations and hygiene measures, health education plays a role in preventing infections. Social scientists argue that empowerment should be included in health education, as increasing knowledge is insufficient to achieve sustainable behaviour change. Within the international education module 'Viruskenner', primary school students learn how to prevent virus infections by identifying health risks and developing interventions. This qualitative formative study explored to what extent Viruskenner creates conditions in which empowerment processes can arise and take place in the Netherlands and Suriname. Indicators of empowerment, as defined in the literature and placed in the attitude, social influence, and self-efficacy model, were assessed during semi-structured interviews (n = 24) with students, parents, teachers and facilitators. We conclude that Viruskenner is successful in creating conditions for empowerment processes to arise and take place, specifically in attitude and self-efficacy. According to interviewees, the module raised students' motivation, skills and confidence to take action to improve health behaviour. Educators played a stimulating role in the participatory setting in both countries, while content relevance and community involvement differed between the Netherlands and Suriname. These outcomes could improve this module and possibly other health education programmes.
    MeSH term(s) Child ; Health Education ; Humans ; Power, Psychological ; Schools ; Students ; Virus Diseases
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-02-18
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1027448-0
    ISSN 1460-2245 ; 0957-4824
    ISSN (online) 1460-2245
    ISSN 0957-4824
    DOI 10.1093/heapro/daaa153
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  6. Article ; Online: The Potential Role of School Citizen Science Programs in Infectious Disease Surveillance: A Critical Review.

    Abourashed, Ayat / Doornekamp, Laura / Escartin, Santi / Koenraadt, Constantianus J M / Schrama, Maarten / Wagener, Marlies / Bartumeus, Frederic / van Gorp, Eric C M

    International journal of environmental research and public health

    2021  Volume 18, Issue 13

    Abstract: Public involvement in science has allowed researchers to collect large-scale and real-time data and also engage citizens, so researchers are adopting citizen science (CS) in many areas. One promising appeal is student participation in CS school programs. ...

    Abstract Public involvement in science has allowed researchers to collect large-scale and real-time data and also engage citizens, so researchers are adopting citizen science (CS) in many areas. One promising appeal is student participation in CS school programs. In this literature review, we aimed to investigate which school CS programs exist in the areas of (applied) life sciences and if any projects target infectious disease surveillance. This review's objectives are to determine success factors in terms of data quality and student engagement. After a comprehensive search in biomedical and social databases, we found 23 projects. None of the projects found focused on infectious disease surveillance, and the majority centered around species biodiversity. While a few projects had issues with data quality, simplifying the protocol or allowing students to resubmit data made the data collected more usable. Overall, students at different educational levels and disciplines were able to collect usable data that was comparable to expert data and had positive learning experiences. In this review, we have identified limitations and gaps in reported CS school projects and provided recommendations for establishing future programs. This review shows the value of using CS in collaboration with traditional research techniques to advance future science and increasingly engage communities.
    MeSH term(s) Biodiversity ; Citizen Science ; Communicable Diseases/epidemiology ; Humans ; Schools ; Students
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-06-30
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2175195-X
    ISSN 1660-4601 ; 1661-7827
    ISSN (online) 1660-4601
    ISSN 1661-7827
    DOI 10.3390/ijerph18137019
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  7. Article: Determinants of Vaccination Uptake in Risk Populations: A Comprehensive Literature Review

    Doornekamp, Laura / Leanne van, Leeuwen / Eric van, Gorp / Voeten, Helene / Goeijenbier, Marco

    Vaccines

    Abstract: Vaccination uptake has decreased globally in recent years, with a subsequent rise of vaccine-preventable diseases Travellers, immunocompromised patients (ICP), and healthcare workers (HCW) are groups at increased risk for (severe) infectious diseases due ...

    Abstract Vaccination uptake has decreased globally in recent years, with a subsequent rise of vaccine-preventable diseases Travellers, immunocompromised patients (ICP), and healthcare workers (HCW) are groups at increased risk for (severe) infectious diseases due to their behaviour, health, or occupation, respectively While targeted vaccination guidelines are available, vaccination uptake seems low In this review, we give a comprehensive overview of determinants—based on the integrated change model—predicting vaccination uptake in these groups In travellers, low perceived risk of infection and low awareness of vaccination recommendations contributed to low uptake Additionally, ICP were often unaware of the recommended vaccinations A physician’s recommendation is strongly correlated with higher uptake Furthermore, ICP appeared to be mainly concerned about the risks of vaccination and fear of deterioration of their underlying disease For HCW, perceived risk of (the severity of) infection for themselves and for their patients together with perceived benefits of vaccination contribute most to their vaccination behaviour As the determinants that affect uptake are numerous and diverse, we argue that future studies and interventions should be based on multifactorial health behaviour models, especially for travellers and ICP as only a limited number of such studies is available yet
    Keywords covid19
    Publisher WHO
    Document type Article
    Note WHO #Covidence: #824500
    Database COVID19

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  8. Article ; Online: The potential role of school citizen science programs in infectious disease surveillance

    Abourashed, Ayat / Doornekamp, Laura / Escartin, Santi / Koenraadt, Constantianus J.M. / Schrama, Maarten / Wagener, Marlies / Bartumeus, Frederic / van Gorp, Eric C.M.

    International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

    a critical review

    2021  Volume 18, Issue 13

    Abstract: Public involvement in science has allowed researchers to collect large-scale and real-time data and also engage citizens, so researchers are adopting citizen science (CS) in many areas. One promising appeal is student participation in CS school programs. ...

    Abstract Public involvement in science has allowed researchers to collect large-scale and real-time data and also engage citizens, so researchers are adopting citizen science (CS) in many areas. One promising appeal is student participation in CS school programs. In this literature review, we aimed to investigate which school CS programs exist in the areas of (applied) life sciences and if any projects target infectious disease surveillance. This review’s objectives are to determine success factors in terms of data quality and student engagement. After a comprehensive search in biomedical and social databases, we found 23 projects. None of the projects found focused on infectious disease surveillance, and the majority centered around species biodiversity. While a few projects had issues with data quality, simplifying the protocol or allowing students to resubmit data made the data collected more usable. Overall, students at different educational levels and disciplines were able to collect usable data that was comparable to expert data and had positive learning experiences. In this review, we have identified limitations and gaps in reported CS school projects and provided recommendations for establishing future programs. This review shows the value of using CS in collaboration with traditional research techniques to advance future science and increasingly engage communities
    Keywords Citizen science ; Education ; Infectious diseases ; Life sciences ; Public health ; Schools ; Surveillance
    Subject code 306
    Language English
    Publishing country nl
    Document type Article ; Online
    ZDB-ID 2175195-X
    ISSN 1660-4601 ; 1661-7827
    ISSN (online) 1660-4601
    ISSN 1661-7827
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  9. Article: Evaluation of the Hepatitis B Vaccination Programme in Medical Students in a Dutch University Hospital.

    van Leeuwen, Leanne P M / Doornekamp, Laura / Goeijenbier, Simone / de Jong, Wesley / de Jager, Herbert J / van Gorp, Eric C M / Goeijenbier, Marco

    Vaccines

    2021  Volume 9, Issue 2

    Abstract: Healthcare workers (HCW) are at increased risk of contracting hepatitis B virus (HBV) and are, therefore, vaccinated pre-exposure. In this study, the HBV vaccination programme for medical students in a university hospital in the Netherlands was evaluated. ...

    Abstract Healthcare workers (HCW) are at increased risk of contracting hepatitis B virus (HBV) and are, therefore, vaccinated pre-exposure. In this study, the HBV vaccination programme for medical students in a university hospital in the Netherlands was evaluated. In the first part, the effectiveness of the programme, which consisted of a vaccination with Engerix-B
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-01-20
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2703319-3
    ISSN 2076-393X
    ISSN 2076-393X
    DOI 10.3390/vaccines9020069
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  10. Article: Guillain-Barré Syndrome in Suriname; Clinical Presentation and Identification of Preceding Infections.

    Langerak, Thomas / van Rooij, Irene / Doornekamp, Laura / Chandler, Felicity / Baptista, Mark / Yang, Harvey / Koopmans, Marion P G / GeurtsvanKessel, Corine H / Jacobs, Bart C / Rockx, Barry / Adriani, Kirsten / van Gorp, Eric C M

    Frontiers in neurology

    2021  Volume 12, Page(s) 635753

    Abstract: Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is associated with various types of preceding infections ... ...

    Abstract Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is associated with various types of preceding infections including
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-02-10
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2564214-5
    ISSN 1664-2295
    ISSN 1664-2295
    DOI 10.3389/fneur.2021.635753
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