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Myths, misconceptions, and hesitancy in people residing in Qatar toward mRNA COVID-19 vaccines: An experience exchange from Qatar University health center
The hesitancy in taking COVID-19 vaccines is a complex process influenced by several factors including individual social and cultural. Health literacy and community awareness around mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are critical for successfully combating the pandemic. Healthcare professionals including family physicians and nurses can help increase community awareness and mitigate some misconceptions and hesitancy regarding mRNA COVID-19 vaccines in people's attitudes. Therefore in this study we aimed to explore how the interaction between an individual's social identities such as gender ethnicity culture knowledge and belief impact their hesitancy and attitudes toward mRNA COVID-19 vaccines. We aimed to describe our experience in dealing with people residing in Qatar from the perspective of healthcare practitioners from the Qatar University Health Center during the period when mRNA COVID-19 vaccines was introduced in a time frame of 6 months (April to October 2021).
We identified several factors associated with the reluctance to receive mRNA COVID-19 vaccines once vaccination services were available affordable and accessible to everyone in Qatar (Table 1). Most individuals were hesitant and refused to take mRNA COVID-19 vaccines owing to the unjustified myths and fear about potential side effects of vaccines in general and unknown long-term effects of vaccination especially among women who were uneducated. We believe we have been able to put forth a fair unbiased and balanced argument between an individual's right to take or refuse the vaccine and the overall benefits to the public and community health in terms of the overall community immunity when the vast majority of the population will be vaccinated. Our experience could assist in developing culturally sensitive and tailored community outreach programs to increase community awareness as it is the cornerstone on which public health can fight the irrational myths fear misconceptions vaccine hesitancy and improve vaccination coverages. Moreover our shared experiences might be able to better prepare future launching of pandemic vaccination campaigns in order to minimize vaccine hesitancy.
Beyond the hospital walls: The lived experiences of Sidra's radiologists with home-based picture archiving and communication system during a global crisis
Objective: This study explores the adaptation of radiologists at Sidra Medicine Qatar to the home-based picture archiving and communication system (HPACS) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: This qualitative study used a phenomenological methodology to delve into the experiences of radiologists using HPACS which emerged as a crucial tool for remote radiology practice during the pandemic. It highlights the perceived benefits barriers and challenges of using HPACS and emphasizes its role in ensuring continuity of patient care and diagnostics while adhering to safety protocols. Results: The study reveals how HPACS facilitated work efficiency and safety and also presented challenges such as workspace limitations and technical issues. The findings suggest a transformative impact of HPACS on the field of radiology and indicate a future marked by increasingly digital and decentralized practices. Conclusion: This research contributes to understanding the adaptation of healthcare professionals to remote work technologies and provides insights for improving remote radiology systems and preparing for future crises.