Attitudes of healthcare workers towards COVID-19 vaccination: a survey in France and French-speaking parts of Belgium and Canada, 2020

Verger, Pierre; Scronias, Dimitri; Dauby, Nicolás; Adedzi, Kodzo Awoenam; Gobert, Cathy; Bergeat, Maxime; Gagneur, Arnaud; Dubé, Ève

doi:10.2807/1560-7917.es.2021.26.3.2002047

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“…The authors of this study suggested that this low willingness to be vaccinated was the consequence of the spread of misinformation through social networks. In some high-income countries (Belgium, France, Canada), some COVID vaccine hesitancy among healthcare workers has also been reported because of safety concerns [33].…”

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COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance in the Democratic Republic of Congo: A Cross-Sectional Survey

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We investigated the level of willingness for COVID-19 vaccination in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Data were collected between 24 August 2020 and 8 September 2020 through an online survey. A total of 4131 responses were included; mean age of respondents was 35 years (standard deviation: 11.5); 68.4% were females; 71% had elementary or secondary school education. One fourth (24.1%) were convinced that COVID-19 did not exist. Overall, 2310 (55.9%) indicated they were willing to be vaccinated. In a multivariable regression model, belonging to the middle and high-income category (OR = 1.85, CI: 1.46–2.35 and OR = 2.91, CI: 2.15–3.93, respectively), being tested for COVID-19 (OR = 4.71, CI: 3.62–6.12; p < 0.001), COVID-19 community vaccine acceptance (OR = 14.45, CI: 2.91–71.65; p = 0.001) and acknowledging the existence of COVID-19 (OR = 6.04, CI: 4.42–8.23; p < 0,001) were associated with an increased willingness to be vaccinated. Being a healthcare worker was associated with a decreased willingness for vaccination (OR = 0.46, CI: 0.36–0.58; p < 0.001). In conclusion, the current willingness for COVID-19 vaccination among citizens of the DRC is too low to dramatically decrease community transmission. Of great concern is the low intention of immunization among healthcare workers. A large sensitization campaign will be needed to increase COVID-19 vaccine acceptance.

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COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance in the Democratic Republic of Congo: A Cross-Sectional Survey

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“…Using an online survey of American adults, Reiter et al found that participants were more likely to get vaccinated when they perceived a higher likelihood of getting a COVID-19 infection in the future, perceived a heightened severity of COVID-19 infection and perceived greater effectiveness in a COVID-19 vaccine; they were less likely to get vaccinated when they perceived higher potential vaccine harm [5]. Several studies have also been carried out on special populations, such as healthcare workers, long-term care staff and caregivers, which found that concerns about vaccine safety, side effects and effectiveness were the primary reasons for vaccine hesitancy [7,[10][11][12][13]. A Chinese national online survey found that participants that perceived the benefits and were unconcerned about the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines had the highest intention to vaccinate [6].…”

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COVID-19 Vaccination Willingness among Chinese Adults under the Free Vaccination Policy

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(1) Background: China will provide free coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccinations for the entire population. This study analyzed the COVID-19 vaccination willingness rate (VWR) and its determinants under China’s free vaccination policy compared to a paid vaccine. (2) Methods: Data on 2377 respondents were collected through a nationwide questionnaire survey. Multivariate ordered logistic regression models were specified to explore the correlation between the VWR and its determinants. (3) Results: China’s free vaccination policy for COVID-19 increased the VWR from 73.62% to 82.25% of the respondents. Concerns about the safety and side-effects were the primary reason for participants’ unwillingness to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Age, medical insurance and vaccine safety were significant determinants of the COVID-19 VWR for both the paid and free vaccine. Income, occupation and vaccine effectiveness were significant determinants of the COVID-19 VWR for the free vaccine. (4) Conclusions: Free vaccinations increased the COVID-19 VWR significantly. People over the age of 58 and without medical insurance should be treated as the target intervention population for improving the COVID-19 VWR. Contrary to previous research, high-income groups and professional workers should be intervention targets to improve the COVID-19 VWR. Strengthening nationwide publicity and education on COVID-19 vaccine safety and effectiveness are recommended policies for decision-makers.

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“…Hesitancy reasons include concerns about safety, lack of effectiveness, and the belief that vaccination is unnecessary [10]. Twenty-nine percent of health care works are hesitant, with higher levels in young adults and females, and 41% of those hesitant have safety concerns about the vaccine[11]. An American study of 11,460 care homes found only 37.5% of staff members had received a COVID-19 vaccine, compared to 77.8% of their residents [12].…”

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COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in care home staff: a survey of Liverpool care homes

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Background: COVID-19 has caused high morbidity and mortality in UK care homes. Vaccinating staff members and residents will protect care homes from severe clinical cases. Uptake of COVID-19 vaccine first doses in care homes has been higher among residents compared to staff members. Methods: We aimed to identify causes of lower COVID-19 vaccine uptake amongst care home staff members within the Liverpool City Council region. An anonymised online survey was distributed to all care home managers between the 21st and the 29th of January 2021. Descriptive analysis was performed on responses. Results: 46/87 (53%) of Liverpool care homes responded. The mean staff vaccination rate per home was 51.4% (95% CI 43.9-58.8%). The most common reasons for staff not receiving the vaccine were: concerns about lack of vaccine research (37.0%), staff being off-site during vaccination sessions (36.5%), pregnancy and fertility concerns (5.6%), and concerns about allergic reactions (3.2%). Care home managers reported the necessity to combat vaccine hesitancy through meetings and conversations with health professionals, and provision of supporting evidence to dispel vaccine misinformation. Conclusions: Vaccine hesitancy was the main cause for reduced vaccine uptake among care home staff members. These concerns could be addressed by targeted evidence-based training, and a public health communication campaign to build vaccine confidence and increase acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines. The speed of vaccination roll-out has also led to unexpected logistical issues that lowered vaccine uptake rates. Addressing both these challenges could increase uptake by more than 40%.

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Attitudes of healthcare workers towards COVID-19 vaccination: a survey in France and French-speaking parts of Belgium and Canada, 2020

Cited by 326 publications

References 18 publications

COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance in the Democratic Republic of Congo: A Cross-Sectional Survey

COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance in the Democratic Republic of Congo: A Cross-Sectional Survey

COVID-19 Vaccination Willingness among Chinese Adults under the Free Vaccination Policy

COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in care home staff: a survey of Liverpool care homes

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