Provision of and trust in COVID‐19 vaccines information: Perspectives of people who have had COVID‐19

Schackmann, Laura; Hek, Karin; Vervloet, Marcia; Koster, Ellen S.; Dijk, Liset van

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“…We found that HCWs who had never been tested for the coronavirus were less likely to take the vaccines than were the participants who had ever been tested. A study by Laura et al (2023) reported that 96% of participants consumed a COVID-19 vaccine at least once, mostly after infection with the coronavirus (37). This difference in uptake could be due to differences in risk perceptions among HCWs.…”

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Non-uptake of COVID-19 vaccines and reasons for non-uptake among healthcare workers in Uganda: a cross-sectional study

Kyakuwa,

Abaasa,

Mpooya

et al. 2024

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Background Vaccines play a crucial role in eradicating and containing disease outbreaks. Therefore, understanding the reasons behind vaccine refusal and associated factors is essential for improving vaccine acceptance rates. Our objective was to examine the determinants of COVID-19 vaccine non-uptake and explore the reasons for non-uptake among healthcare workers in Uganda. Methods Between July and August 2021, we conducted a cross-sectional study among healthcare workers in primary healthcare facilities in Entebbe Municipality, Uganda. Participants were recruited using convenience sampling, and consenting individuals received credentials to access an electronic database and complete a structured questionnaire. Survey questions were based on the '3Cs' model of vaccine hesitancy, focusing on confidence, convenience, and complacency factors. We employed counts, percentages, and simple logit models to summarize the reasons for non-uptakeof COVID-19 vaccines and to identify associated factors. Results The study recruited 360 healthcare workers, 61.7% of whom were female, with an average age of 31 years (SD=7.9). Among them, 124 (34.4%) healthcare workers did not receive any COVID-19 vaccine. Non-uptake of COVID-19 vaccines was independently associated with several factors, including age [35+ years adjusted odds ratio (aOR)=0.30, 95% CI: 0.13-0.66 compared with 18-24 years], facility ownership [government, aOR=0.22 (0.10-0.49) compared with private not-for-profit], previous testing for coronavirus [yes, aOR=0.35 (0.19-0.65)], and previous involvement in COVID-19 vaccine activities [yes, aOR=0.17 (0.10-0.29)]. The primary reasons cited for non-uptake of COVID-19 vaccines were related to a lack of confidence in the vaccines, such as concerns about side effects (79.8%) and the need for more time to understand the vaccines (89.5%), as well as the importance of weighing benefits and risks (84.7%) before being vaccinated. A smaller proportion, approximately 23%, cited reasons related to complacency and lack of convenience in accessing vaccination services. Conclusion The high proportion of non-uptake of COVID-19 vaccines among this population primarily stems from a lack of confidence and trust in the vaccines, coupled with insufficient time allowed for users to make informed decisions. This underscores the urgent need for ongoing monitoring and trend analysis of vaccine non-uptake to guide the development and implementation of strategies aimed at building and sustaining vaccine confidence.

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Non-uptake of COVID-19 vaccines and reasons for non-uptake among healthcare workers in Uganda: a cross-sectional study

Kyakuwa,

Abaasa,

Mpooya

et al. 2024

Preprint

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“…We found that HCWs who had never been tested for the coronavirus were less likely to take the vaccines than were the participants who had ever been tested. A study by Laura et al [ 34 ] reported that 96% of participants consumed a COVID-19 vaccine at least once, mostly after infection with the coronavirus [ 42 ]. This difference in uptake could be due to differences in risk perceptions among HCWs.…”

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confidence: 99%

Non-uptake of COVID-19 vaccines and reasons for non-uptake among healthcare workers in Uganda: a cross-sectional study

Kyakuwa,

Abaasa,

Mpooya

et al. 2024

BMC Health Serv Res

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Background Vaccines play a crucial role in eradicating and containing disease outbreaks. Therefore, understanding the reasons behind vaccine refusal and associated factors is essential for improving vaccine acceptance rates. Our objective was to examine the determinants of COVID-19 vaccine non-uptake and explore the reasons for non-uptake among healthcare workers (HCWs) in Uganda. Methods Between July and August 2021, we conducted a cross-sectional study among healthcare workers in primary healthcare facilities (private and government) in Entebbe Municipality, Uganda. Participants were recruited using convenience sampling, and consenting individuals received credentials to access an electronic database and complete a structured questionnaire. There were no established HCWs contact registers in the municipality, and the study was conducted during a national lock down, therefore, the HCWs who were on duty at the time of the study were approached. The survey questions were based on the ‘3Cs’ model of vaccine hesitancy and focused on confidence, convenience, and complacency factors. Non-uptake of vaccines was defined as not having received any of the available vaccines in the country. We employed counts, percentages, and simple logit models to summarize the reasons for non-uptake of COVID-19 vaccines and to identify associated factors. Results The study recruited 360 HCWs, 61.7% of whom were female, with an average age of 31 years (SD = 7.9). Among them, 124 (34.4%) healthcare workers did not receive any COVID-19 vaccine. Non-uptake of COVID-19 vaccines was independently associated with several factors, including age [35 + years adjusted odds ratio (aOR) = 0.30, 95% CI: 0.13–0.66 compared with 18–24 years], facility ownership [government, aOR = 0.22 (0.10–0.49) compared with private not-for-profit], previous testing for coronavirus [yes, aOR = 0.35 (0.19–0.65)], and previous involvement in COVID-19 vaccine activities [yes, aOR = 0.17 (0.10–0.29)]. The primary reasons cited for non-uptake of COVID-19 vaccines were related to a lack of confidence in the vaccines, such as concerns about side effects (79.8%) and the need for more time to understand the vaccines (89.5%), as well as the importance of weighing benefits and risks (84.7%) before being vaccinated. A smaller proportion, approximately 23%, cited reasons related to complacency and lack of convenience in accessing vaccination services. Conclusion The high proportion of non-uptake of COVID-19 vaccines among this population primarily stems from a lack of confidence and trust in the vaccines, coupled with insufficient time allowed for users to make informed decisions. This underscores the urgent need for ongoing monitoring and trend analysis of vaccine non-uptake to guide the development and implementation of strategies aimed at building and sustaining vaccine confidence. Adequate time should be allowed to explain benefits of vaccination to the population to allay fears that might exist before actual vaccination is rolled out.

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Provision of and trust in COVID‐19 vaccines information: Perspectives of people who have had COVID‐19

Schackmann

Hek

Vervloet

et al. 2023

Health Expectations

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Aim:The aim of this study was to understand the provision and need, quality of and trust in COVID-19 vaccines information from the perspectives of people who have had COVID-19 infection.Method: People who have had a COVID-19 infection were approached via their general practice and invited to participate in the Nivel Corona Cohort. They completed questionnaires at baseline (Q1), and at three months (Q2). Outcome measures were based on health information-seeking behaviour, as used in the Comprehensive Model of Information Seeking. Antecedents (i.e., gender, age, education level, health literacy) were used from Q1, and one's beliefs and experiences (i.e., trust in the information and healthcare system, how applicable the information is), information carrier factors (i.e., information quality perceptions and via which sources), health-information seeking actions (i.e., decision to vaccinate and information sufficiency) and vaccination status from Q2. Data were analysed using descriptive analyses, analysis of variance tests (F-tests) and χ 2 tests with the statistical software STATA.Results: Of the respondents (N = 314), 96% were vaccinated at least once, mostly after having had the virus. Most retrieved information about COVID-19 vaccines on the website of the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (79%), broader via the internet (56%), or from family and friends (35%). Almost all had trust in the information (89%) and healthcare system (94%). Most found the information applicable to their situation (67%). Moreover, most perceived the information as correct (71%) and did not perceive the information to be misleading (85%), while fewer people found the information reliable (59%) and clear (58%). Overall, the majority indicated that the information met their expectations to make a wellinformed decision to vaccinate (89%).Conclusion: Different characteristics of people who had COVID-19 and sought information were identified, which is important to offer tailored information. People

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Provision of and trust in COVID‐19 vaccines information: Perspectives of people who have had COVID‐19

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Non-uptake of COVID-19 vaccines and reasons for non-uptake among healthcare workers in Uganda: a cross-sectional study

Non-uptake of COVID-19 vaccines and reasons for non-uptake among healthcare workers in Uganda: a cross-sectional study

Non-uptake of COVID-19 vaccines and reasons for non-uptake among healthcare workers in Uganda: a cross-sectional study

Provision of and trust in COVID‐19 vaccines information: Perspectives of people who have had COVID‐19

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