Publications by authors named "Noura Al-Farsi"
Objectives: The main objective of the study is to describe the five lines of evidence of measles and rubella elimination in Oman.
Methods: A descriptive record review of the national surveillance database of fever and rash illnesses (measles and rubella surveillance) to demonstrate elimination status.
Results: A total of 532 and 73 cases of measles and rubella cases were reported during 2000-2022, respectively.
Article Synopsis
- - Oman has a strong immunization program, but misinformation from the COVID-19 pandemic could challenge vaccine acceptance, despite existing trust in health systems.
- - A study of 3,000 adults found that while most people knew about COVID-19 and the vaccine, only 56.8% were personally willing to take it.
- - Factors like gender, nationality, chronic health issues, and education influenced vaccine willingness, suggesting that leveraging social media and local influencers could boost acceptance rates.