Supporting healthcare workers in vaccination efforts

Ramot, Shira; Tal, Orna

doi:10.1080/21645515.2023.2172882

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“…Well-known physicians, hospital administrators, and medical officials in Israel participated in the vaccination campaign and shared their experience, knowledge, and positive emotions and stories with healthcare workers on getting vaccinated, targeting to strengthen and deepen trust and confidence to COVID-19 vaccination. 49 Therefore, we suggest that healthcare workers are not only the providers of vaccination advice but also the masters of vaccination knowledge to promote vaccination campaigns in communities.…”

Section: Strategies To Overcome Hesitancy Toward Covid-19 Vaccinationmentioning

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Awareness of and attitude toward COVID-19 vaccination among individuals with COPD and the strategies to overcome vaccine hesitation: A mini review

Liang,

Sun

2023

Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics

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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines have a protective effect on individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), preventing them from developing severe illnesses and reducing the risk of hospitalization and mortality. However, the coverage rate of COVID-19 vaccination among this population is not satisfactory, which is associated with their lack of awareness of and negative attitudes toward COVID-19 vaccination, that is, vaccine hesitancy. We reviewed recent literatures on the vaccination status of COPD patients and vaccine hesitancy, described the factors related to vaccine hesitancy among COPD patients, and proposed strategies to improve the vaccine coverage, such as providing accurate and consistent vaccine information to the public, patient health education program, improving self-management capabilities, easy access to vaccination service, etc., which can hopefully help to improve patients’ ability to cope with SARS-CoV-2 infection and reduce the COVID-19 related mortality.

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Section: Strategies To Overcome Hesitancy Toward Covid-19 Vaccinationmentioning

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Awareness of and attitude toward COVID-19 vaccination among individuals with COPD and the strategies to overcome vaccine hesitation: A mini review

Liang,

Sun

2023

Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics

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Beyond the needle: a qualitative exploration of Sierra Leonean healthcare workers’ post COVID-19 vaccination experiences

David,

Tefera,

Majee

2024

Health Promotion International

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The global health crisis precipitated by the COVID-19 pandemic underscored the necessity of swift vaccine development and distribution to curb virus transmission. However, discussions on vaccine acceptance and hesitancy have predominantly focused on pre-vaccination attitudes, often overlooking the significance of post-vaccination experiences in shaping individual and communal attitudes toward vaccines. This oversight is particularly critical among healthcare workers in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), who play a dual role in combating the pandemic and influencing public vaccine sentiment. Using the theory of planned behavior, this study explores the post-vaccination experiences of healthcare workers in Sierra Leone and assesses how these experiences influence their attitudes toward vaccine safety, efficacy and their advocacy for vaccine uptake within their communities. Employing a qualitative design, the study interviewed 24 healthcare workers, 21 of whom were vaccinated against COVID-19. Semi-structured interviews, conducted in English or Krio, were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim and analyzed using thematic analysis to identify key themes. Three themes were identified: positive vaccination experiences exceeding initial expectations, strong belief in the vaccine’s protective benefits and active roles in vaccine advocacy. Despite initial hesitations due to concerns over potential adverse effects, participants reported no significant issues post-vaccination, fostering trust in vaccine safety and effectiveness. Healthcare workers’ positive post-vaccination experiences significantly bolster their vaccine advocacy, influencing their recommendations to patients, friends, families, colleagues and community members. This study highlights the importance of understanding and leveraging healthcare workers’ experiences to enhance public trust and vaccine uptake, crucial for pandemic response efforts in LMICs.

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Vaccine Acceptance Among Pregnant Women in Israel During COVID-19: Influences and Decision-Making Factors

Feldman,

Bitan,

Alayev

et al. 2024

Vaccines

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Background and Objectives: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Israel prioritized pregnant women for vaccination, recognizing them as a high-risk group. This study aims to explore factors influencing the acceptance of Influenza, Pertussis (T-dap), and COVID-19 vaccines among pregnant women, focusing on attitudes, social norms, perceived control, and risk perceptions. Additionally, the study compares acceptance patterns between traditional vaccines and the newer COVID-19 vaccine. Methods: A prospective cohort study was conducted between December 2019 and December 2021 involving 449 predominantly Israeli pregnant women. A survey was administered to gather data on demographics, obstetric history, vaccination history, and factors influencing vaccination decisions. Results: COVID-19 vaccine uptake was the highest at 64% (202/314), followed by T-dap at 49% (221/449) and Influenza at 32% (146/449). Multivariable logistic regression showed that non-religious women and those with academic education were more likely to accept vaccines, especially the COVID-19 vaccine. Physician recommendations were the most influential factor in vaccine acceptance, while internet and media sources played a significant role in shaping COVID-19 vaccine decisions. Perceived risks varied: Whooping Cough was seen as the greatest threat to newborns, while COVID-19 posed the highest risk to mothers. Analyzing maternal and neonatal disease perception using multivariable linear regression, we found that information on maternal and neonatal Flu, Whooping Cough, and COVID-19 was significantly positively correlated with disease perception for each condition. Conclusions: Healthcare providers play a crucial role in influencing vaccine decisions, especially through personalized communication. Strategies targeting religious communities and leveraging media can help address vaccine hesitancy, ultimately improving maternal and neonatal health outcomes.

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Supporting healthcare workers in vaccination efforts

Cited by 3 publications

References 8 publications

Awareness of and attitude toward COVID-19 vaccination among individuals with COPD and the strategies to overcome vaccine hesitation: A mini review

Awareness of and attitude toward COVID-19 vaccination among individuals with COPD and the strategies to overcome vaccine hesitation: A mini review

Beyond the needle: a qualitative exploration of Sierra Leonean healthcare workers’ post COVID-19 vaccination experiences

Vaccine Acceptance Among Pregnant Women in Israel During COVID-19: Influences and Decision-Making Factors

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