Vaccine Hesitancy in China: A Qualitative Study of Stakeholders’ Perspectives

Yang, Ronghui; Penders, Bart; Horstman, Klasien

doi:10.3390/vaccines8040650

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“…However, some issues remain unclear. Vaccination programs in China are divided into the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) and the non-Expanded Program on Immunization (non-EPI) [ 19 ]. Routine vaccines introduced in the EPI are referred to as category A and are free and mandatory.…”

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Vaccine Hesitancy: COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccine Willingness among Parents in Wuxi, China—A Cross-Sectional Study

Wang

Xiu²,

Zhao

et al. 2021

Vaccines

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Objectives: We aimed to (1) assess parental hesitancy about category A (Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI)) and B (non-EPI) vaccines, (2) assess parental willingness for COVID-19 and influenza vaccinations, and (3) explore the association of vaccination hesitancy of parents and healthcare workers (HCWs). Methods: The study was performed in Wuxi, eastern China between 21 September 2020 and 17 October 2020. Parents of children aged <18 years and HCWs were recruited from the selected immunization clinics. Vaccine hesitancy was assessed using the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) vaccine hesitancy survey (VHS) by summing the total score for 10 items (maximum 50 points). Results: A total of 3009 parents and 86 HCWs were included in the analysis. The category A VHS scores were significantly higher than the category B VHS scores (p = 0.000). Overall, 59.3% and 52.4% of parents reported willingness to avail COVID-19 and influenza vaccination for their children, respectively; 51.2% of the HCWs wanted to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Parental category B VHS scores were associated with HCW category B VHS scores (r = 0.928, p = 0.008). Conclusions: In China, parents are more hesitant about category B vaccines than category A vaccines. More than 40% of parents showed hesitancy and a refusal to use COVID-19 and influenza vaccines.

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Vaccine Hesitancy: COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccine Willingness among Parents in Wuxi, China—A Cross-Sectional Study

Wang

Xiu²,

Zhao

et al. 2021

Vaccines

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“…Participants reported their expectations that the vaccine would provide a high protection rate, and that they would be prepared to trust the vaccine when the Ministry of Health offered different vaccine options, improved the appointment and notification system, presented evidence-based information about the vaccine and established a safe vaccination environment. Several studies have shown that provaccination workplace policies, adequacy of tests regarding vaccines effectiveness, and transparency by scientific vaccination organizations all motivate healthcare workers to be vaccinated (Larson, 2015;Prematunge et al, 2014;Yang et al, 2020). In Turkey, the vaccines administered to healthcare workers are mostly produced in China.…”

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Qualitative examination of the attitudes of healthcare workers in Turkey regarding COVID‐19 vaccines

Acı

Kaçkin

Karaaslan

et al. 2021

Int J of Nursing Knowl

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Purpose The attitudes of healthcare workers toward COVID‐19 vaccines ensure that health services are able to run without interruption and potentially have a role in the messaging about vaccination that they convey to the public. Hence, healthcare workers’ attitudes ultimately have a significant role in controlling the pandemic. This study aimed to qualitatively investigate the attitudes of healthcare workers in Turkey in relation to COVID‐19 vaccines. Methods The study used the phenomenological approach. The sample consisted of 36 healthcare workers who were employed during the COVID‐19 pandemic. Data were collected online using focus group interviews. A total of four focus group interviews were conducted. Findings Following analysis of the data, the attitudes of healthcare workers in Turkey toward the COVID‐19 vaccine were divided into three themes: “influencing factors,” “priority group” and “trust.” Conclusions Vaccination was found to create negative emotions among some of the healthcare workers. Their opinions about the COVID‐19 vaccines were affected by the negative emotions and burnout they experienced during the pandemic. In addition, they saw the vaccination process as impacted by contraindications and uncertainty about the duration of the protection, the balance of the benefits and harm of the vaccines, and by vaccine myths and prejudices about the country where the vaccine was developed. Healthcare professionals expressed the need for trust to be established in the whole vaccination process. They suggested that different vaccine options should be offered, that the appointment and process notification system for vaccination should be improved, that evidence‐based information about vaccines should be provided and that a safe environment should be created. Practice Implications Vaccine hesitancy can be addressed by careful attention to the application of vaccination programs, correct and effective use of social media, transparent, and precise management of political processes, and the provision of evidence‐based information about the vaccines.

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“…The interviews were conducted until a saturation point was achieved [20]. Contents of the interview: A semi-structured guide was developed by the team (TMK, MOY, AS, MY, AS) after rigorous literature review [5,12,17,[21][22][23]. To ensure content appropriateness, three international experts from the relevant field were approached for their views about the items included in the interview guide.…”

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Perceptions and COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy among Pakistani Physiotherapists; A Qualitative Insight

Arslan¹,

Zafar²,

Butt³

et al. 2021

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Objectives: In depth exploration of perceptions of physiotherapist regarding the prevalent conspiracy theories about the COVID-19 and its vaccine and assess their willingness to get vaccinated. Methods: A qualitative research method was adapted to gain a keen insight into vaccine hesitancy in physiotherapist. Ground theory was used as a framework to develop a semi- structured questionnaire guided to conduct in-depth interviews. Results: Most participants believed that SARS-CoV-2 is a natural virus that causes a disease just like other viruses and it is absurd to believe that the vaccine is being used by foreign powers for the implantation of microchips just to control humans. Many physiotherapist believed that pharmaceutical companies might be hiding some important information on coronavirus to promote the sale of their product. Majority of participants believed that the government should enforce everyone to get coronavirus vaccine. All the participants showed some doubts on the reliability and trust worthiness on the COVID-19 vaccine safety and efficacy data. All but one participant showed willingness to get coronavirus vaccine if it is to be provided free of cost. Majority of participants considered adverse reaction, cost of vaccine, and limited data on safety and efficacy profile of coronavirus Vaccine an important hindrance to their final decision on getting vaccine. Conclusion: COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy is a major hindrance to our current fight against coronavirus pandemic. Stakeholders must consider this ongoing vaccination campaign as an unprecedented opportunity to formulate required interventions that will help reduce vaccine hesitancy among Pakistani physiotherapist. Key terms: COVID-19, Vaccine, Hesitancy, Pakistan, Physiotherapist

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Vaccine Hesitancy in China: A Qualitative Study of Stakeholders’ Perspectives

Cited by 17 publications

References 27 publications

Vaccine Hesitancy: COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccine Willingness among Parents in Wuxi, China—A Cross-Sectional Study

Vaccine Hesitancy: COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccine Willingness among Parents in Wuxi, China—A Cross-Sectional Study

Qualitative examination of the attitudes of healthcare workers in Turkey regarding COVID‐19 vaccines

Perceptions and COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy among Pakistani Physiotherapists; A Qualitative Insight

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