Intention to Get COVID-19 Vaccinations among Ophthalmology Residents in Poland: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Konopińska, Joanna; Obuchowska, Iwona; Lisowski, Łukasz; Dub, Natalia; Kozera, Milena; Rękas, Marek

doi:10.3390/vaccines9040371

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“…It should be noted, however, that one of the Polish studies [ 17 ] was partially interventional (an interview induced by information presented to the respondent on vaccination and COVID-19). Thus far, apart from the studies discussed above, most of the Polish studies on COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy have focused on selected professional [ 47 , 48 ] and societal groups [ 49 , 50 ]. Our study addresses the problem of vaccine hesitancy in the broadest way through multivariate statistical modeling, and primarily refers to the general population.…”

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COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in Poland—Multifactorial Impact Trajectories

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Since the declaration of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic confirmed by World Health Organization, work on the development of vaccines has been stimulated. When vaccines are commonly available, a major problem is persistent vaccine hesitancy in many European countries. The main goal of our study was to understand the multidimensional factors inducing this phenomenon in Poland. Our study was carried out at the third wave’s peak of the pandemic, with record rates of daily cases and deaths associated with COVID-19. The results indicate that vaccine hesitancy/acceptability should always be considered in an interdisciplinary manner and according to identified factors where most negative attitudes could be altered. Our analyses included the assessment of a representative quota sample of adult Poles (N = 1000). The vaccine hesitancy in the studied group reached 49.2%. We performed stepwise logistic regression modeling to analyze variables set into six trajectories (groups) predicting the willingness to vaccinate. Apart from typical, socio-demographic and economic determinants, we identified the fear of vaccines’ side effects, beliefs in conspiracy theories and physical fitness. We were also able to establish the order of importance of factors used in a full model of all impact trajectories.

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“…Konopinska et al reported the results from an online survey of Polish ophthalmology residents in early 2021. 10 About 126 residents completed to survey; 71.4% indicated that they would get vaccinated, 17.5% were unsure about vaccination, and 11.1% said they would refuse vaccination. Residents with children and residents living with their families were more likely to accept vaccination in an effort to reduce infection in their families.…”

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“…The response rate in the survey was not reported, and multivariable logistic regression for the willingness to take the COVID vaccine did not identify any statistically significant factors. 10 The factors analyzed included gender, marital status, living situation, size of the city, and treating COVID-19 patients. This study suggests that multiple factors influence individual decisions regarding vaccination even in healthcare workers who are potentially exposed to infected patients.…”

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2019 Novel Coronavirus Vaccination among Post-graduate Residents and Fellows

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Elmassry

Payne

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J Prim Care Community Health

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Background Coronavirus-2 (COVID-19) has caused a worldwide pandemic since December 2019. Since then, clinical trials with vaccines have been started and completed, and at present, 3 COVID-19 vaccines have been approved for use in the United States. Healthcare providers were among the first to get vaccinated, but the precise attitudes of healthcare workers toward vaccination are uncertain. Objective To understand residents and fellows’ attitudes toward vaccination and record any side effects after vaccination. Methods We conducted an anonymous survey that was open from 3-1-2021 to 3-12-2021 using distribution lists from the Graduate Medical Education office on the Lubbock campus of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center after getting approval from the Institutional Review Board (L21-088). Results Eighty-one residents and fellows (26.6% out of 304) responded to our survey. Among those who responded, 63 (77.8 %) were between 25 and 35 years old, and 41 (50.6%) were males. Seventy-seven (95.1%) received the vaccine (Pfizer-BioNTech), 78 (96.3%) reported that they supported vaccination, and 3 (3.7%) reported that they did not want vaccination. Eight members (9.8%) had tested positive for COVID-19 infection before vaccination, but only 1 (1.23%) had tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies. All residents and fellows reported side effects after the vaccination, including pain at the injection site (77; 100%), local redness (9; 11.6%), local swelling (13; 16.8%), fever (25; 32.5%), fatigue (25; 32.5%), chills (34; 44.1 %), headache (38; 49.4%). Conclusions Most medical trainees have a high interest in COVID-19 vaccination; however, a few reported that they did not want vaccination.

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“…This increase might be related to a growing proportion of vaccinated persons and the resultant decrease in the level of COVID-19 fear. 29 The proportion of partly or fully vaccinated persons in Poland has increased substantially, from 5.8% at the beginning of the third wave (March 1, 2021) to 22.6% at the end of April 2021 and 36.1% on May 31, 2021. 30 Since May 9, 2021, all adults in Poland can register for the vaccination.…”

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The Impact of Three Waves of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Characteristics of Primary Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachments at a Tertiary Referral Centre

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Cwalina²,

Krasnicki³

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Purpose This study assessed the effect of three waves of the COVID-19 pandemic primarily on the number and timing of referrals due to rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) and secondarily on the demographic or clinical characteristics of patients. Patients and Methods A retrospective single-centre analysis of medical records included 247 eyes from 247 patients who underwent primary RRD repair with (phaco) vitrectomy between January 1, 2019, and May 31, 2021. Results The percentage of referrals due to primary RRD during the first year of pandemic (March 2020–February 2021) was 16.5% (p=0.179) lower than a year earlier. The percentage of referrals during the first, second and third wave of the pandemic was 48.4%, 18.5% and 26.1% (p=0.029, 0.475, 0.343) lower than in the corresponding months of 2019. A rebound effect was observed only after the first wave. The numbers of referrals in April and May 2021 were similar as in the corresponding months of 2019. No significant differences were observed in the demographic and clinical characteristics of patients admitted before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, other than a tendency towards a higher representation of women, younger persons, longer duration of symptoms but better visual acuity in the latter group. Silicone oil tamponade was used more frequently during the pandemic than before. Conclusion In this study, the COVID-19 pandemic affected the number and timing of referrals due to RRD and the clinical but not demographic characteristics of the patients. The effect lessened with the duration of the pandemic. Previously raised concerns regarding the delay in RRD referrals may no longer be valid during a potential fourth wave of the pandemic. The impact of the pandemic’s waves should be analysed separately, as such an approach provides a better insight into the fluctuations in the number of referrals due to RRD than a year-to-year comparison.

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Intention to Get COVID-19 Vaccinations among Ophthalmology Residents in Poland: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Cited by 21 publications

References 14 publications

COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in Poland—Multifactorial Impact Trajectories

COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in Poland—Multifactorial Impact Trajectories

2019 Novel Coronavirus Vaccination among Post-graduate Residents and Fellows

The Impact of Three Waves of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Characteristics of Primary Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachments at a Tertiary Referral Centre

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