Jana Shaw1, Telisa Stewart2, Kathryn B Anderson3, Samantha Hanley2, Stephen J Thomas3, Daniel A Salmon4, Christopher Morley2. 1. Department of Pediatrics, Division of Infectious Diseases, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY. 2. Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY. 3. Department of Medicine, SUNY Upstate Institute for Global Health and Translational Science, Syracuse, NY. 4. Institute for Vaccine Safety, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: As a priority group, healthcare personnel (HCP) will be key to success of COVID-19 vaccination programs. The purpose of this study was to assess HCP willingness to get vaccinated and identify specific concerns that would undermine vaccination efforts. METHODS: We conducted a cross-sectional survey of HCP, including clinical and non-clinical staff, researchers, and trainees between November 23 rd ,2020 and December 5 th ,2020. The survey evaluated attitudes, beliefs and willingness to get vaccinated. RESULTS: A total of 5287 respondents had a mean age of 42.5 years (SD=13.56), and were 72.8% female (n=3842). Overall 57.5 % of individuals expressed intent to receive COVID-19 vaccine. 80.4% were physicians and scientists representing the largest group. 33.6% of registered nurses, 31.6% of allied health professionals, and 32% of master's level clinicians were unsure they would take the vaccine (p<.001). Respondents who were older, males, White, or Asian were more likely to get vaccinated compared to other groups. Vaccine safety, potential adverse events, efficacy and speed of vaccine development dominated concerns listed by participants. Fewer (54.0%) providers of direct care vs. non-care providers (62.4%), and 52.0% of those who had provided care for COVID-19 patients (vs. 60.6% of those who had not) indicated they would take the vaccine if offered (p<.001). CONCLUSIONS: We observed that self-reported willingness to receive vaccination against COVID-19 differs by hospital roles, with physicians and research scientists showing the highest acceptance. These findings highlight important heterogeneity in personal attitudes among HCPs around COVID-19 vaccines and highlight a need for tailored communication strategies.
BACKGROUND: As a priority group, healthcare personnel (HCP) will be key to success of COVID-19 vaccination programs. The purpose of this study was to assess HCP willingness to get vaccinated and identify specific concerns that would undermine vaccination efforts. METHODS: We conducted a cross-sectional survey of HCP, including clinical and non-clinical staff, researchers, and trainees between November 23 rd ,2020 and December 5 th ,2020. The survey evaluated attitudes, beliefs and willingness to get vaccinated. RESULTS: A total of 5287 respondents had a mean age of 42.5 years (SD=13.56), and were 72.8% female (n=3842). Overall 57.5 % of individuals expressed intent to receive COVID-19 vaccine. 80.4% were physicians and scientists representing the largest group. 33.6% of registered nurses, 31.6% of allied health professionals, and 32% of master's level clinicians were unsure they would take the vaccine (p<.001). Respondents who were older, males, White, or Asian were more likely to get vaccinated compared to other groups. Vaccine safety, potential adverse events, efficacy and speed of vaccine development dominated concerns listed by participants. Fewer (54.0%) providers of direct care vs. non-care providers (62.4%), and 52.0% of those who had provided care for COVID-19patients (vs. 60.6% of those who had not) indicated they would take the vaccine if offered (p<.001). CONCLUSIONS: We observed that self-reported willingness to receive vaccination against COVID-19 differs by hospital roles, with physicians and research scientists showing the highest acceptance. These findings highlight important heterogeneity in personal attitudes among HCPs around COVID-19 vaccines and highlight a need for tailored communication strategies.
Authors: Matthew Z Dudley; Benjamin Schwartz; Janesse Brewer; Lilly Kan; Roger Bernier; Jennifer E Gerber; Haley Budigan Ni; Tina M Proveaux; Rajiv N Rimal; Daniel A Salmon Journal: J Clin Med Date: 2022-06-28 Impact factor: 4.964
Authors: Zubairu Iliyasu; Muhammad R Garba; Auwalu U Gajida; Taiwo G Amole; Amina A Umar; Hadiza M Abdullahi; Aminatu A Kwaku; Hamisu M Salihu; Muktar H Aliyu Journal: Pathog Glob Health Date: 2021-12-22 Impact factor: 3.735