COVID-19 Vaccine Intention among Healthcare Workers in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Noushad, Mohammed; Nassani, Mohammad Zakaria; Alsalhani, Anas B.; Koppolu, Pradeep; Niazi, Fayez Hussain; Samran, Abdulaziz; Rastam, Samer; Alqerban, Ali; Barakat, Ali; Almoallim, Hesham S.

doi:10.3390/vaccines9080835

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“…A study conducted in Saudi Arabia just before the launch of the vaccination campaign indicated that females were less likely to accept the vaccine as compared to males [20]. Similar results were reported in other studies in Saudi Arabia that were conducted after the launch of the vaccination campaign [22,23]. From a global perspective, a systemic review of COVID-19 vaccine intention in 33 countries indicated that males were more likely to accept the vaccine [24].…”

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Predictors of COVID-19 Vaccine Intention among the Saudi Arabian Population: A Cross-Sectional Survey

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The long-term solution to managing the current COVID-19 pandemic is through mass immunization of the population. However, uncertainty or unwillingness to receive the vaccine could be a barrier in attaining sufficient vaccine coverage. Therefore, understanding the psychology of the population towards the vaccines against COVID-19 is of paramount importance. Our study was aimed at determining the predictors of COVID-19 vaccine intention in the Saudi Arabian population. A structured questionnaire guided by the ‘Report of the SAGE working group on vaccine hesitancy’ was administered during a span of two months among the general population from all administrative regions of Saudi Arabia, proceeding the launch of the vaccination campaign. In total, 879 out of 1600 subjects responded and completed the survey (response rate 54.9%). About 56 percent of the participants intended to be vaccinated. The predictors of a higher intention to vaccinate included those 50 years of age or older, male subjects, people suffering from systemic disease/s, subjects who were not previously infected with COVID-19, those who follow the updates about COVID-19 vaccines, and adults with a higher level of anxiety about contracting coronavirus (p < 0.05). Results from our study and other similar studies can aid policy makers and stakeholders in planning effective strategies based on the changing behavior of the population.

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“…The willingness to be vaccinated is lower in our study as compared to studies conducted among HCWs in Saudi Arabia where 50.5% and 65% were willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine [19] , [20] . Furthermore, an online survey conducted across Middle Eastern Region via social marketing indicated that 62.4% (n=543) of the participants would accept COVID-19 vaccine if it became available free of charge [21] .…”

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Assessing COVID-19 Vaccine’s Acceptability Amongst Health Care Workers in Oman: A cross-sectional study

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“…We found high COVID-19 vaccination coverage (89%) among HCWs, similar to global reports [21,22]. Despite the smaller number of HCWs interviewed for our study and use of purposive sampling, the high level of uptake is likely a valid representation given the vaccine mandates for this group.…”

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COVID-19 Vaccination in the Gaza Strip: a Cross-sectional Study of Vaccine Coverage, Hesitancy, and Associated Risk Factors Among Community Members and Healthcare Workers

Majer

Elhissi

Mousa

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Background: The Gaza Strip, like other settings of complex humanitarian emergencies, faces immense challenges in vaccinating its population against COVID-19. This study was conducted in October 2021 and aimed to estimate coverage of COVID-19 vaccination, levels of vaccine hesitancy, and associations with risk factors among the adult population and healthcare workers (HCWs). Methods: The study used a mixed methods design comprised of a cross-sectional survey of adults, purposive survey of HCWs, and qualitative discussions with key informants and community members. Quantitative data was summarized as univariable descriptive statistics with unweighted and weighted point estimates. Logistic regression was used to evaluate associations of risk factors with vaccination status and vaccine hesitancy.Results: A total of 1,075 individuals were reached in the survey, of whom 906 were community members. Population-weighted vaccine coverage was estimated to be 49.08% (95% CI: 43.10-55.08). 89.35% of HCWs were vaccinated. Population-weighted vaccine hesitancy was estimated to be 34.08% (95% CI: 28.14-40.56) among both vaccinated and unvaccinated respondents, and 67.24% (95% CI: 49.04-81.41) among the unvaccinated. In logistic regression vaccination was independently associated with male sex (aOR 1.88, 95% CI: 1.20-2.95), older age (40 or more years old) (aOR: 1.92, 95% CI: 1.73-2.13), higher education (aOR 2.19, 95% CI: 1.51-3.17), and confidence in the safety of the vaccine (aOR 13.8, 95% CI: 10.1-18.8). Risk factors for hesitancy were similar, however hesitant individuals were more likely to obtain vaccine information from family members (aOR: 1.20, 95% CI: 1.00-1.67) and less likely to trust healthcare providers (aOR: 0.58, 95% CI: 0.49-0.68). Qualitative interviews corroborated the survey results, although skepticism expressed by HCWs interviewed raises the possibility of hidden hesitancy.Conclusions: The continued emergence of SARS-CoV-2 variants reinforces the importance of achieving high levels of vaccination coverage globally – a uniquely challenging objective in Gaza. This study estimated half of Gaza’s adult population received at least one dose of any COVID-19 vaccine by October 2021, and the majority of unvaccinated individuals were hesitant. Disparities in vaccination across the territory’s demographic groups underscores the need for targeted outreach to these populations and messaging through community-based channels to permeate social networks of the unvaccinated.

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COVID-19 Vaccine Intention among Healthcare Workers in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Cited by 21 publications

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Predictors of COVID-19 Vaccine Intention among the Saudi Arabian Population: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Predictors of COVID-19 Vaccine Intention among the Saudi Arabian Population: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Assessing COVID-19 Vaccine’s Acceptability Amongst Health Care Workers in Oman: A cross-sectional study

COVID-19 Vaccination in the Gaza Strip: a Cross-sectional Study of Vaccine Coverage, Hesitancy, and Associated Risk Factors Among Community Members and Healthcare Workers

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