Healthcare Workers Attitudes, Practices and Sources of Information for COVID-19 Vaccination: An Italian National Survey

Papini, Francesca; Mazzilli, Sara; Paganini, Dania; Rago, Lucia; Arzilli, Guglielmo; Pan, Angelo; Goglio, Antonio; Tuvo, Benedetta; Privitera, Gaetano Pierpaolo; Casini, Beatrice

doi:10.3390/ijerph19020733

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“…A similar pattern was reported in two different studies from Saudi Arabia and Italy [101][102][103]. Taken together, the differences in influenza vaccine acceptance based on HCW category should be taken into account in efforts aimed at increasing vaccine uptake [100].…”

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confidence: 84%

“…The differences observed in the rates of influenza vaccine acceptance and uptake among HCW categories warrant implementation of slightly different strategies for vaccine promotion depending on the group. These strategies are recommended to be tailored according to occupational category [89,100]. In this study, physicians had the highest rates of vaccine acceptance compared to nurses.…”

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confidence: 78%

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The Role of Psychological Factors and Vaccine Conspiracy Beliefs in Influenza Vaccine Hesitancy and Uptake among Jordanian Healthcare Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Vaccination to prevent influenza virus infection and to lessen its severity is recommended among healthcare workers (HCWs). Health professionals have a higher risk of exposure to viruses and could transmit the influenza virus to vulnerable patients who are prone to severe disease and mortality. The aim of the current study was to evaluate the levels of influenza vaccine acceptance and uptake as well as its determinants, among Jordanian HCWs over the last influenza season of 2021/2022. This study was based on a self-administered electronic survey that was distributed in March 2022. Psychological determinants of influenza vaccine acceptance and vaccine conspiracy beliefs were assessed using the previously validated 5C scale questionnaire (confidence, complacency, constraints, calculation and collective responsibility) and the vaccine conspiracy beliefs scale. The study sample comprised a total of 1218 HCWs: nurses (n = 412, 33.8%), physicians (n = 367, 30.1%), medical technicians (n = 182, 14.9%), pharmacists (n = 161, 13.2%) and dentists (n = 87, 7.1%), among others. About two-thirds of the study sample expressed willingness to receive influenza vaccination if provided free of charge (n = 807, 66.3%), whereas less than one-third were willing to pay for the vaccine (n = 388, 31.9%). The self-reported uptake of the influenza vaccine in the last influenza season was 62.8%. The following factors were significantly associated with higher acceptance of influenza vaccination if provided freely, as opposed to vaccine hesitancy/rejection: male sex; physicians and dentists among HCW categories; higher confidence and collective responsibility; and lower complacency, constraints and calculation. Higher influenza vaccine uptake was significantly correlated with nurses and physicians among HCW categories, older age, a higher monthly income, higher confidence and collective responsibility, lower complacency and constraints and lower embrace of general vaccine conspiracy beliefs. The results of the current study can provide helpful clues to improve influenza vaccine coverage among HCWs in Jordan. Consequently, this can help to protect vulnerable patient groups and reserve valuable resources in healthcare settings. Psychological determinants appeared to be the most significant factors for vaccine acceptance and uptake, whereas the embrace of general vaccine conspiracy beliefs was associated with lower rates of influenza vaccine uptake, which should be considered in educational and interventional measures aiming to promote influenza vaccination.

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The Role of Psychological Factors and Vaccine Conspiracy Beliefs in Influenza Vaccine Hesitancy and Uptake among Jordanian Healthcare Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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“…A recent study in the U.S among medical students revealed a link between vaccination knowledge and attitudes toward mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for patients ( 17 ). Furthermore, recent evidence suggests that HCPs with low educational levels are opposed to mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for HCPs ( 18 ).…”

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Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination for Healthcare Professionals and Its Association With General Vaccination Knowledge: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Survey in Cyprus

Giannakou

Kyprianidou

Christofi

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Front. Public Health

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COVID-19 compulsory vaccination for healthcare professionals (HCPs) is a sensitive and controversial topic, with different support rates worldwide. Previous studies in Cyprus identified a low COVID-19 vaccination acceptance among HCPs, however, no studies have investigated their perceptions toward mandatory COVID-19 vaccination. This is the first study to investigate the attitudes of HCPs toward mandatory COVID-19 vaccination and its association with general vaccination knowledge. A cross-sectional study was conducted, using an online self-administered, anonymous questionnaire to collect data on sociodemographic and health-related characteristics, trust and satisfaction with the healthcare system, utilization of preventive healthcare services, COVID-19 vaccination information, vaccination knowledge, and attitudes among HCPs toward mandatory COVID-19 vaccination. A total of 504 HCPs participated in the survey, with 34% being in favor of mandatory COVID-19 vaccination. A sufficient vaccination knowledge score was identified among the HCPs, with higher scores being associated with mandatory vaccination support (p < 0.001). As age increases by one year, the odds of supporting mandatory vaccination increase by 1.03 units (95% CI: 1.01–1.06). In addition, as the general vaccination knowledge score increases by one unit, the odds of supporting mandatory COVID-19 vaccination increase by 1.55 units (95% CI: 1.33–1.81). Our findings show that about two-thirds of the HCPs in Cyprus were opposed to a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. Older age and general vaccination knowledge were found to be the strongest predictors of mandatory vaccination support. To avoid unforeseen outcomes, mandatory vaccination policies should be implemented with caution and consultation.

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“…However, there was no difference as regard age, gender or working with COVID-19 patients in our cohort. In previous studies, it was observed that males and physicians were more accepting of vaccinations than females and nurses [40] [24] [41]. Because of this, physicians play a signi cant part in increasing public acceptability of the COVID-19 vaccine.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Physicians were reported to be primary source of information in about half of our participants (49%) followed by social media for young participants (<45 years) and television for others (≥45 years). It was found that higher education HCWs rely mainly on institutional sources and scienti c literature, however, lower education HCWs rely on internet, mass media and opinions of family and friends [41]. Social and mass media are important sources of information [44].However, using social media as a source of information is associated with more vaccine hesitancy [45], while using national websites is associated with less hesitancy [35].…”

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confidence: 99%

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

Tharwat

Nassar

et al. 2022

Preprint

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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 exit strategy. Healthcare workers (HCWs) are essential in providing vaccination information and recommendations to patients and the general population. 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 to delay or refuse to receive the vaccine.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 COVID-19 vaccine, beliefs and attitudes towards COVID-19 infection and vaccination in addition to status of COVID-19 vaccination.Results: The study included 455 HCWs with 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, being at high risk of infection, and the desire to resume normal life were the main drivers for COVID-19 vaccination, while the major barriers to the COVID-19 vaccination were waiting for additional experience with these new vaccines and having doubts about the vaccines' efficacy. About 39% of the participants have received the COVID-19 vaccine.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 vaccinations.

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Healthcare Workers Attitudes, Practices and Sources of Information for COVID-19 Vaccination: An Italian National Survey

Cited by 26 publications

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The Role of Psychological Factors and Vaccine Conspiracy Beliefs in Influenza Vaccine Hesitancy and Uptake among Jordanian Healthcare Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic

The Role of Psychological Factors and Vaccine Conspiracy Beliefs in Influenza Vaccine Hesitancy and Uptake among Jordanian Healthcare Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination for Healthcare Professionals and Its Association With General Vaccination Knowledge: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Survey in Cyprus

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

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