The Role of General Attitudes and Perceptions Towards Vaccination on the Newly-Developed Vaccine: Results From a Survey on COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance in China

Jing, Rize; Fang, Hai; Wang, Hufeng; Wang, Jiahao

doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2022.841189

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“…The perceptions of the HCPs were linked to their attitudes towards the COVID-19 vaccinations. In consonance with our findings are the findings of Jing et al [ 25 ] in China, Adane et al [ 9 ] in Ethiopia, and Amponsah-Tabi et al [ 14 ] in Ghana. Positive perceptions of the COVID-19 vaccination among the HCPs imply a good impression of the role of the COVID-19 vaccine.…”

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Healthcare professionals’ perception and COVID-19 vaccination attitudes in North-Western Ghana: A multi-center analysis

Balegha,

Abdul-Aziz,

Mornah

2024

PLoS ONE

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Introduction The novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 causes Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Vaccination has been identified as one of the most effective strategies for combating COVID-19. Positive perceptions and attitudes of HCPs towards the COVID-19 vaccination are essential to vaccine uptake and adherence. However, the perceptions and attitudes of HCPs towards the COVID-19 vaccination remain largely unexplored. We therefore assessed healthcare professionals’ perceptions, attitudes, and predictors of their attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccination in the Wa Municipality, Upper West Region of Ghana. Methods In 2023, from January 16th to February 28th, we administered a multi-centre e-survey to a cross-section of 403 healthcare professionals in Wa Municipality of the Upper West Region, Ghana. We used STATA version 13 to analyze the data. Frequencies, percentages, and composite scores were used to assess perceptions and attitudes towards the COVID-19 vaccination. Hierarchical binary logistic regression modeling was then used to determine the predictors of attitudes towards the COVID-19 vaccination. Results The healthcare professionals had positive perceptions [6.00; IQR = 4.00–7.00] and attitudes [5.00; IQR = 4.00–5.00] towards theCOVID-19 vaccination. Positive perception [aOR = 1.81; 95% CI = 1.14–2.87, p < 0.05], female sex [aOR = 0.58; 95% CI = 0.35–0.97, p < 0.05], marital status [aOR = 1.94; 95% CI = 1.20–3.12; p < 0.01], having a bachelor’s degree or higher [aOR = 2.03; 95% CI = 1.01–4.12; p < 0.05], and working in the Wa North sub-Municipal area [aOR = 0.22; 95% CI = 0.05–0.96; p < 0.05] were statistically significantly associated with attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccination. Conclusion The healthcare professionals’ perceptions and attitudes towards the COVID-19 vaccination were positive but suboptimal. We recommend regular education on COVID-19 vaccine benefits, safety, and efficacy. Enabling the work environment and addressing vaccine availability and accessibility for healthcare professionals should also be prioritized. These measures should particularly focus on female, single healthcare professionals who possess below a bachelor’s degree and are working in the Wa North sub-municipal area.

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Healthcare professionals’ perception and COVID-19 vaccination attitudes in North-Western Ghana: A multi-center analysis

Balegha,

Abdul-Aziz,

Mornah

2024

PLoS ONE

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“…It was found that 75% of the participants believed in the vaccine's efficacy. The studies conducted in Nepal (78.4%) and China (75.8%) reported similar or higher results [27,28]. Studies conducted in Pakistan and Ethiopia showed that people's perception of vaccine effectiveness was relatively low.…”

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Perception and Attitude Towards COVID-19 Vaccination Among the Elderly: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study

Sandooja¹,

Kishore²,

Debnath³

et al. 2022

Cureus

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IntroductionCOVID-19 is one of the most formidable obstacles that humanity has encountered in this century. The death rate was high among the elderly in India; therefore, getting the elderly vaccinated was one of the most important things to do. ObjectiveWe conducted this study to assess the perception and attitude about the COVID-19 vaccines among the elderly population. MethodsThis cross-sectional study was conducted at Fatehpur Beri, New Delhi. We selected 108 participants using systematic random sampling. We used a semi-structured questionnaire to collect the data. ResultsOut of 108 participants, 52.8% were men. Among them, 9.3% of participants had tested positive before. The average number of days of illness among the participants was 5.3 (SD + 3.5). Males had a higher average day of illness (5.5, SD +3.7) than females (4.9, SD +3.3). Among those who had not been vaccinated, 73.3% of participants said they would receive the vaccine, 6.7% were unsure, and 20% were not willing to receive the vaccine. ConclusionCOVID vaccination in an elderly population showed a relatively high vaccine acceptance rate, and the willingness to get the vaccine was also high among the unvaccinated.

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“…Our survey showed that about two-thirds of respondents had a positive attitude about vaccine protection against COVID-19 before vaccines were produced. A similar study was conducted in China at the end of 2020, one month before the COVID-19 vaccine became available [ 14 ]. In this study, approximately half of the respondents expressed no hesitancy toward vaccines, while 28% were hesitant, and 21% refused to be vaccinated if the vaccine would be developed and approved [ 14 ].…”

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“…A similar study was conducted in China at the end of 2020, one month before the COVID-19 vaccine became available [ 14 ]. In this study, approximately half of the respondents expressed no hesitancy toward vaccines, while 28% were hesitant, and 21% refused to be vaccinated if the vaccine would be developed and approved [ 14 ]. Keeping in mind that China has its own vaccine production, our finding was encouraging at that moment.…”

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confidence: 99%

Changes in Attitudes toward COVID-19 Vaccination and Vaccine Uptake during Pandemic

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The epidemic control approach was based on non-pharmacological measures in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, followed by vaccine uptake in the second year. Vaccine uptake depends on the individual attitude toward vaccination. The aim was to assess the changes in attitudes regarding COVID-19 vaccine protection during the pandemic and to determine the vaccination uptake concerning these attitudes. A panel study on COVID-19 vaccine attitudes and vaccination against COVID-19 was conducted in Belgrade, Serbia. The first survey was carried out in May–June 2020, and the second survey was organized in August–September 2021. During the baseline testing performed in 2020, 64.4% of respondents believed that the future vaccine against COVID-19 could protect against the COVID-19 disease, while 9.7% thought that it could not, and 25.9% were unsure. One year later, in the second survey, the percentage of participants with positive attitudes was slightly lower (64.7% vs. 62.5%). However, negative attitudes turned positive in 34% of cases, and 28.9% became unsure about vaccine protection (p < 0.001). Out of the 390 participants included in the study, 79.7% were vaccinated against COVID-19 until follow-up. There is a statistically significant difference in vaccination uptake compared to the baseline attitude about the protection of the COVID-19 vaccine. The main finding of our study is that the majority of participants who were vaccine hesitant during the baseline testing changed their opinion during the follow-up period. Additionally, the baseline attitude about the protection of the COVID-19 vaccine has been shown to be a potential determinant of vaccination uptake.

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The Role of General Attitudes and Perceptions Towards Vaccination on the Newly-Developed Vaccine: Results From a Survey on COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance in China

Cited by 7 publications

References 57 publications

Healthcare professionals’ perception and COVID-19 vaccination attitudes in North-Western Ghana: A multi-center analysis

Healthcare professionals’ perception and COVID-19 vaccination attitudes in North-Western Ghana: A multi-center analysis

Perception and Attitude Towards COVID-19 Vaccination Among the Elderly: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study

Changes in Attitudes toward COVID-19 Vaccination and Vaccine Uptake during Pandemic

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