Concerns, attitudes, and intended practices of Caribbean healthcare workers concerning COVID-19 vaccination: A cross-sectional study

Puertas, Eduardo Benjamín; Velandia-González, Martha; Vulanovic, Lauren; Bayley, Lisa; Broome, Karen; Ortiz, Claudia; Rise, Nina; Antelo, Maite Vera; Rhoda, Dale A.

doi:10.1016/j.lana.2022.100193

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“…Similar results were found for the US (n = 2/2), China (n = 2/5), Turkey (n = 2/4), three of six reviews, a report by PAHO, and a multi-country study [ 8 , 16 , 23 , 25 , 26 , 27 , 32 , 34 , 57 , 60 , 64 ]. In contrast, vaccine acceptance was lowest amongst nursing professionals, such as registered nurses, nursing associates, or auxiliary nurses (n = 18/56), within Europe (n = 7) in France (n = 2/5) and Italy (n = 2/2) [ 10 , 12 , 14 , 16 , 18 , 21 , 27 , 34 , 36 , 37 , 46 , 48 , 50 , 58 , 60 , 62 , 63 , 64 ]. Other multiple studies were from the UK (n = 2/2) and a systematic review [ 10 , 34 , 59 ].…”

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“…Vaccine acceptance rates were the highest amongst physicians (n = 31/56) and were mainly from multiple studies within the European region (n = 15/27) in the following countries: Italy (n = 4/4), Greece (n = 3/6), and France (n = 3/5) [ 8 , 10 , 12 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 18 , 20 , 21 , 23 , 25 , 26 , 27 , 32 , 34 , 36 , 37 , 38 , 40 , 46 , 47 , 48 , 50 , 51 , 54 , 56 , 57 , 60 , 62 , 63 , 64 ]. Similar results were found for the US (n = 2/2), China (n = 2/5), Turkey (n = 2/4), three of six reviews, a report by PAHO, and a multi-country study [ 8 , 16 , 23 , 25 , 26 , 27 , 32 , 34 , 57 , 60 , 64 ]. In contrast, vaccine acceptance was lowest amongst nursing professionals, such as registered nurses, nursing associates, or auxiliary nurses (n = 18/56), within Europe (n = 7) in France (n = 2/5) and Italy (n = 2/2) [ 10 , 12 , 14 , 16 ,…”

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Determinants of Acceptance of COVID-19 Vaccination in Healthcare and Public Health Professionals: A Review

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Vaccinations of healthcare workers (HCWs) aim to directly protect them from occupational diseases, and indirectly protect their patients and communities. However, studies increasingly highlight that HCWs can be vaccine hesitant. This review aims to analyze HCWs’ and public health professionals’ sentiments toward COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) vaccination and determinants across different countries. A search strategy was conducted in PubMed using keywords such as “COVID-19”, “sentiment/acceptance”, “healthcare workers”, “vaccine hesitancy”, and “influenza”. A total of 56 articles were selected for in-depth analyses. The highest COVID-19 vaccination uptake was found in an Italian study (98.9%), and the lowest in Cyprus (30%). Older age, male gender, the medical profession, higher education level, presence of comorbidities, and previous influenza vaccination were associated with vaccine acceptance. Factors for low acceptance were perceived side effects of the vaccine, perceived lack of effectiveness and efficacy, and lack of information and knowledge. Factors for acceptance were knowledge, confidence in the vaccine, government, and health authorities, and increased perception of fear and susceptibility. All studies focused on healthcare providers; no studies focusing on public health professionals’ sentiments could be found, indicating a gap in research that needs to be addressed. Interventions must be implemented with vaccination campaigns to improve COVID-19 vaccine acceptance.

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Determinants of Acceptance of COVID-19 Vaccination in Healthcare and Public Health Professionals: A Review

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“…Healthcare workers (HCWs) play a critical role in offering advice and recommendations to patients and the larger community about vaccination, including accurate information about the risks and advantages of the vaccine [ 9 ]. A Values Framework for the Allocation and Prioritization of COVID-19 Vaccination was released in September 2020 and recommends that governments give priority to HCWs, older people, and those with chronic diseases to receive the first doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine [ 10 ].…”

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Attitude towards COVID-19 vaccination among healthcare workers: a cross sectional study from Egypt

Tharwat

Nassar

et al. 2022

BMC Health Serv Res

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Background Herd immunity is necessary to contain the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Vaccination is the fastest and safest pandemic control strategy. Healthcare workers (HCWs) are essential in providing vaccination information. The aim of this study was to assess intent to be vaccinated against COVID-19 among HCWs in Egypt and to determine the factors that may influence their decision. Methods A questionnaire-based cross-sectional study was conducted among HCWs who care for patients in several hospitals in Delta region, Egypt. The questionnaire included sociodemographic, clinical, and occupational data, intention to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, and beliefs and attitudes towards COVID-19 and its vaccination. Results The study included 455 HCWs with a mean age of 36.55 years (SD = 10.31) and 80% were females. The acceptance rate for the COVID-19 vaccine was 70.5%, while hesitancy and resistancy were both 17.6 and 11.9% respectively. About one-third (33.4%) of the subjects had previously contracted COVID-19. Most participants believed that they had a higher risk of contracting COVID-19 (71.6%). More than 64% believed they were at risk for vaccination side effects. Fear of infection and being at high risk of infection were the main drivers for COVID-19 vaccination, while the major barriers were waiting for additional experience with these new vaccines and having doubts about the vaccines’ efficacy. Conclusions The acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccination among HCWs is very high. This crucial group needs to be the focus of educational initiatives and campaigns designed to increase public awareness of the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccination.

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“…Social influence factors should be mentioned as well: negative reports found on social media ( 36 ), low confidence in healthcare authorities ( 37 ), and distrust toward vaccines in individuals' social network contributed to vaccination hesitancy ( 34 ), while acceptance was increased by the need to conform to social norms ( 38 , 39 ). Furthermore, feeling pressured by their employer to get vaccinated increased distrust and was associated with a higher number of declined vaccinations ( 40 ).…”

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Believing processes around COVID-19 vaccination: An exploratory study investigating workers in the health sector

Fleischmann

Fellendorf²,

Schönthaler³

et al. 2022

Front. Psychiatry

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BackgroundThe processes underlying believing have been labeled “creditions”, which are important brain functions between emotion and cognition. Creditions are influenced by both internal and external factors, one of which is the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and the vaccination against the disease.MethodsTo investigate believing processes shortly before the implementation of a mandatory vaccination in Austria, both vaccinated and unvaccinated workers in the health sector (WHS) were surveyed in December 2021/January 2022. In total, 1,062 vaccinated and 97 unvaccinated WHS (920 females) completed the online survey. Beliefs were assessed using the parameters of the credition model (narrative, certainty, emotion, and mightiness) with regard to (1) the COVID-19 pandemic in general, and (2) the vaccination. Type of emotion and narrative were divided into positive, negative, and indifferent. Moreover, the congruence between emotion and narrative was calculated.ResultsThe vaccination rate of the sample was 91.6%, with a significantly higher percentage of men being in the group of vaccinated (21.1%) as compared to unvaccinated individuals (12.4%). Pertaining beliefs about the COVID-19 vaccination, unvaccinated WHS reported more negative and less positive emotions as well as content of narrative than vaccinated WHS. In addition, they showed higher levels of certainty as well as mightiness while believing and felt less sufficiently informed about governmental and workplace-related COVID-19 measures. The groups did not differ in the type of emotion or content of narrative in their beliefs about the pandemic in general.ConclusionIn conclusion, unvaccinated WHS had more negative and less positive emotions and thoughts than vaccinated WHS in their beliefs about the COVID-19 vaccination and their motivations for not having received it. They were more certain about their beliefs and felt stronger negative emotions in their beliefs compared to vaccinated individuals. Providing unvaccinated WHS with adequate information might be helpful in reducing their mental burden.

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Concerns, attitudes, and intended practices of Caribbean healthcare workers concerning COVID-19 vaccination: A cross-sectional study

Cited by 14 publications

References 26 publications

Determinants of Acceptance of COVID-19 Vaccination in Healthcare and Public Health Professionals: A Review

Determinants of Acceptance of COVID-19 Vaccination in Healthcare and Public Health Professionals: A Review

Attitude towards COVID-19 vaccination among healthcare workers: a cross sectional study from Egypt

Believing processes around COVID-19 vaccination: An exploratory study investigating workers in the health sector

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