Nicole E Basta
Biographic Data
| ID | 5409794 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Nicole E Basta |
| GIVEN NAMES | Nicole E |
| FAMILY NAME | Basta |
| SIGNATURE | BASTA N E |
| AFFILIATIONS | McGill University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-4951-6353 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 11 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 5 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 11 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Assessing knowledge, attitudes, willingness, and barriers to Pneumococcal vaccination among Canadian older adults
Pneumococcal disease is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, with older adults aged 65 and above at particularly high risk for invasive pneumococcal infections. In Canada, pneumococcal vaccination has been recommended for this age group since 1989, yet coverage remains below national targets. Currently, only about 55% of older adults report being vaccinated, falling short of the 80% target. This study assessed knowledge, attitude…
Tdap, MenAcwy, HPV, seasonal influenza, and Covid-19 vaccination status among US teens aged 13–17 years in 2022
Nearly 2 out of 5 adolescents aged 13 to 17 years in 2022 were not fully UTD for Tdap, MenACWY, and HPV vaccines by age 13. Being UTD by age 13 for these vaccines was significantly associated with subsequently receiving seasonal influenza and COVID-19 vaccines
Characterizing influenza vaccine coverage and factors associated with missed vaccination among adults from 2018 to 2021
Our analysis suggests that a large proportion of eligible Canadian adults at higher risk of severe complications due to influenza are not receiving a seasonal influenza vaccine, despite recommendations. These estimates and this detailed analysis provide important insights into trends in influenza vaccination coverage among older adults and can serve as a baseline assessment for tracking changes in influenza vaccination coverage over time and in t…
Influenza vaccine coverage and factors associated with non-vaccination among caregiving and care-receiving adults in the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA)
The proportions of both caregivers and care recipients who had not been vaccinated for influenza was high, despite the benefits of vaccination. Influenza vaccination campaigns could target undervaccinated, high-risk groups to increase coverage
What motivates adults to accept influenza vaccine? An assessment of incentives, ease of access, messaging, and sources of information using a discrete choice experiment
Seasonal influenza vaccination rates remain low, and contribute to preventable influenza cases, hospitalizations, and deaths in the US. While numerous interventions have been implemented to increase vaccine uptake, there is a need to determine which interventions contribute most to vaccine willingness, particularly among age groups with vaccination rates that have plateaued at suboptimal levels. This study aimed to quantify the relative effect of…
Increased prevalence of loneliness and associated risk factors during the Covid-19 pandemic
As has been noted for various other outcomes, the pandemic did not impact all subgroups of the population in the same way with respect to loneliness. Our results suggest that public health measures aimed at reducing loneliness during a pandemic should incorporate multifactor interventions fostering positive health behaviours and consider targeting those at high risk for loneliness
Can “Rover” help with mental health during the Covid-19 pandemic? Results from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA)
COVID-19 has negatively affected the mental health and well-being of adults, and thus it is important to examine potential factors which may influence mental health during the pandemic. We thus examined the association between pet ownership and depression/anxiety symptoms based on mental health disorder status during the COVID-19 pandemic. We included 12,068 cognitively healthy participants (45-86 years at study entry) from the Canadian Longitudi…
Does mothers’ and caregivers' access to information on their child’s vaccination card impact the timing of their child’s measles vaccination in Uganda
Mothers'/caregivers' ability to identify key pieces of information on their child's vaccination card was not associated with achieving on-time MCV1 vaccination. Further research can shed light on interventions that may prompt or remind mothers/caregivers of the time and age when their child is due for measles vaccine to increase the chance of the child receiving it at the recommended time
Symptoms of depression and anxiety, and unmet healthcare needs in adults during the Covid-19 pandemic
The presence of depression and anxiety symptoms were strongly associated with perceived unmet healthcare needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Interventions to improve healthcare access for adults with depression and anxiety during the pandemic may be necessary
Levels of Depression and Anxiety Among Informal Caregivers During the Covid-19 Pandemic
The findings shed light on the change in mental health among informal caregivers during the outset of the pandemic. The demonstrated associations between studied variables and mental health among informal caregivers provide empirical evidence for intervention programs aiming to support caregivers, particularly those who are female, and providing intensive care at home
Predictors of reported alcohol intake during the first and second waves of the Covid-19 pandemic in Canada among middle-aged and older adults
Factors predictive of potentially worrisome alcohol use (i.e. increased intake, binge drinking) included younger age, sex, greater education and income, living alone, cannabis use, and worse mental health. Some of these factors were also associated with decreased intake, but the magnitudes of associations were smaller. This information may help direct screening efforts and interventions towards individuals at risk for problematic alcohol intake d…
Levels of Depression and Anxiety Among Informal Caregivers During the Covid-19 Pandemic
The findings shed light on the change in mental health among informal caregivers during the outset of the pandemic. The demonstrated associations between studied variables and mental health among informal caregivers provide empirical evidence for intervention programs aiming to support caregivers, particularly those who are female, and providing intensive care at home
Can “Rover” help with mental health during the Covid-19 pandemic? Results from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA)
COVID-19 has negatively affected the mental health and well-being of adults, and thus it is important to examine potential factors which may influence mental health during the pandemic. We thus examined the association between pet ownership and depression/anxiety symptoms based on mental health disorder status during the COVID-19 pandemic. We included 12,068 cognitively healthy participants (45-86 years at study entry) from the Canadian Longitudi…
Does mothers’ and caregivers' access to information on their child’s vaccination card impact the timing of their child’s measles vaccination in Uganda
Mothers'/caregivers' ability to identify key pieces of information on their child's vaccination card was not associated with achieving on-time MCV1 vaccination. Further research can shed light on interventions that may prompt or remind mothers/caregivers of the time and age when their child is due for measles vaccine to increase the chance of the child receiving it at the recommended time
Symptoms of depression and anxiety, and unmet healthcare needs in adults during the Covid-19 pandemic
The presence of depression and anxiety symptoms were strongly associated with perceived unmet healthcare needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Interventions to improve healthcare access for adults with depression and anxiety during the pandemic may be necessary
Levels of Depression and Anxiety Among Informal Caregivers During the Covid-19 Pandemic
The findings shed light on the change in mental health among informal caregivers during the outset of the pandemic. The demonstrated associations between studied variables and mental health among informal caregivers provide empirical evidence for intervention programs aiming to support caregivers, particularly those who are female, and providing intensive care at home
Predictors of reported alcohol intake during the first and second waves of the Covid-19 pandemic in Canada among middle-aged and older adults
Factors predictive of potentially worrisome alcohol use (i.e. increased intake, binge drinking) included younger age, sex, greater education and income, living alone, cannabis use, and worse mental health. Some of these factors were also associated with decreased intake, but the magnitudes of associations were smaller. This information may help direct screening efforts and interventions towards individuals at risk for problematic alcohol intake d…
What motivates adults to accept influenza vaccine? An assessment of incentives, ease of access, messaging, and sources of information using a discrete choice experiment
Seasonal influenza vaccination rates remain low, and contribute to preventable influenza cases, hospitalizations, and deaths in the US. While numerous interventions have been implemented to increase vaccine uptake, there is a need to determine which interventions contribute most to vaccine willingness, particularly among age groups with vaccination rates that have plateaued at suboptimal levels. This study aimed to quantify the relative effect of…
Increased prevalence of loneliness and associated risk factors during the Covid-19 pandemic
As has been noted for various other outcomes, the pandemic did not impact all subgroups of the population in the same way with respect to loneliness. Our results suggest that public health measures aimed at reducing loneliness during a pandemic should incorporate multifactor interventions fostering positive health behaviours and consider targeting those at high risk for loneliness
Influenza vaccine coverage and factors associated with non-vaccination among caregiving and care-receiving adults in the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA)
The proportions of both caregivers and care recipients who had not been vaccinated for influenza was high, despite the benefits of vaccination. Influenza vaccination campaigns could target undervaccinated, high-risk groups to increase coverage
Tdap, MenAcwy, HPV, seasonal influenza, and Covid-19 vaccination status among US teens aged 13–17 years in 2022
Nearly 2 out of 5 adolescents aged 13 to 17 years in 2022 were not fully UTD for Tdap, MenACWY, and HPV vaccines by age 13. Being UTD by age 13 for these vaccines was significantly associated with subsequently receiving seasonal influenza and COVID-19 vaccines
Characterizing influenza vaccine coverage and factors associated with missed vaccination among adults from 2018 to 2021
Our analysis suggests that a large proportion of eligible Canadian adults at higher risk of severe complications due to influenza are not receiving a seasonal influenza vaccine, despite recommendations. These estimates and this detailed analysis provide important insights into trends in influenza vaccination coverage among older adults and can serve as a baseline assessment for tracking changes in influenza vaccination coverage over time and in t…
Assessing knowledge, attitudes, willingness, and barriers to Pneumococcal vaccination among Canadian older adults
Pneumococcal disease is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, with older adults aged 65 and above at particularly high risk for invasive pneumococcal infections. In Canada, pneumococcal vaccination has been recommended for this age group since 1989, yet coverage remains below national targets. Currently, only about 55% of older adults report being vaccinated, falling short of the 80% target. This study assessed knowledge, attitude…
Medicine (9 works) · Public health (7 works) · Biostatistics (6 works) · Demography (6 works) · Demography (6 works) · Environmental health (6 works) · Epidemiology (6 works) · Vaccination (6 works) · Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 (5 works) · COVID-19 and Mental Health (5 works)