Which Group Should be Vaccinated First?: A Systematic Review

Noh, Eunbi; Nam, Hae Kweun; Lee, Hocheol

doi:10.3947/ic.2021.0029

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“…Certain relatively small differences between occupational groups may be explained by the prioritization of access to vaccination for these groups, because they generally have a higher epidemiological risk of acquiring the disease through more frequent and closer contact with others [ 20 , 21 ]. The occupational groups analyzed in our study enjoy high prestige in the society, also expressed by their ethical standards [ 22 ].…”

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Motivation for COVID-19 Vaccination in Priority Occupational Groups: A Cross-Sectional Survey

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Janošíková

Nakládalová

et al. 2021

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Due to the limited availability of COVID-19 vaccines, occupational groups with priority access were identified prior to vaccination. The study aimed to analyze motives for vaccination in these occupational groups. Methods: Members of occupational groups, who were vaccinated at the vaccination center of University Hospital Olomouc before 30 April 2021, were asked to fill in an online questionnaire. Results: A total of 3224 completed questionnaires were obtained from 1332 healthcare workers, 1257 school employees, 363 social service workers, 210 security force members, and 62 critical infrastructure workers. The most frequent motive for vaccination was the effort to protect family members (76.2%), the effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in one’s profession (72.3%), followed by concerns about COVID-19 itself (49.1%) and exemptions from anti-epidemic measures (36.8%). Only for social services, the motive focused on one’s profession was mentioned more often (75.2%) than the motive focused on the family (71.1%). At the level of detailed profession-oriented motives, a collegial effort of security force members to protect co-workers and not to endanger the workplace was dominant. Conclusions: The effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the professional environment is a strong motive for vaccination, and strongest among social service workers.

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confidence: 99%

Motivation for COVID-19 Vaccination in Priority Occupational Groups: A Cross-Sectional Survey

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Janošíková

Nakládalová

et al. 2021

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“…Since HCWs form the frontline combat force against COVID-19, and therefore fall in the high-risk group, several nations have included them in the high priority group as part of their first phase of vaccination programs [ 8 ]. Not only are they at increased risk of becoming infected themselves, but also of onward transmission to colleagues, hospital attendees, family members, etc.…”

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COVID-19 Vaccine Intention among Healthcare Workers in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Survey

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The COVID-19 pandemic has caused largescale morbidity and mortality and a tremendous burden on the healthcare system. Healthcare workers (HCWs) require adequate protection to avoid onward transmission and minimize burden on the healthcare system. Moreover, HCWs can also influence the general public into accepting the COVID-19 vaccine. Therefore, determining COVID-19 vaccine intention among HCWs is of paramount importance to plan tailor-made public health strategies to maximize vaccine coverage. A structured questionnaire was administered in February and March 2021 among HCWs in Saudi Arabia using convenience sampling, proceeding the launch of the vaccination campaign. HCWs from all administrative regions of Saudi Arabia were included in the study. In total, 674 out of 1124 HCWs responded and completed the survey (response rate 59.9%). About 65 percent of the HCWs intended to get vaccinated. The intention to vaccinate was significantly higher among HCWs 50 years of age or older, Saudi nationals and those who followed the updates about COVID-19 vaccines (p < 0.05). The high percentage (26 percent) of those who were undecided in getting vaccinated is a positive sign. As the vaccination campaign gathers pace, the attitude is expected to change over time. Emphasis should be on planning healthcare strategies to convince the undecided HCWs into accepting the vaccine in order to achieve the coverage required to achieve herd immunity.

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“…However, the best strategies and dosing intervals to provide maximum benefit, especially in the context of the new variants spread, still need to be clearly defined [ 63 ]. Similarly, although many policies define priority groups to administer vaccines as reported in our results, a systematic review concluded that the current evidence on prioritization is still insufficient and there is need of adequately powered research assessing this issue [ 65 , 66 ].…”

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Booster Doses of Anti COVID-19 Vaccines: An Overview of Implementation Policies among OECD and EU Countries

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Scaioli

Vola

et al. 2022

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The need for an anti-COVID-19 booster dose posed an organizational challenge for health policy makers worldwide. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the health policies regarding the booster dose through an overview of recommendations issued in high-income countries. Between 10 November and 16 December 2021, the authors searched for state-level official documents about the offer of the booster dose, considering the 43 countries belonging to the European Union (EU) or the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Mainly due to the lack of English translation, 15 countries were excluded. A total of 135 documents were selected. Almost all the countries started administering the booster dose between September and November 2021. The most used products were mRNA vaccines, followed by Vaxzevria-AstraZeneca and Jcovden-Janssen/Johnson & Johnson. All countries established criteria to define categories of individuals to be vaccinated as a priority. A six/five-months interval was the main choice for general population vaccinated with mRNA vaccines, while shorter intervals were chosen for vulnerable individuals or other vaccines. Despite diversities related to the differences in health systems, economical resources, and population numbers, and the need to adapt all these factors to a massive vaccination campaign, a progressive convergence towards the same vaccination policies was highlighted.

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Which Group Should be Vaccinated First?: A Systematic Review

Cited by 26 publications

References 23 publications

Motivation for COVID-19 Vaccination in Priority Occupational Groups: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Motivation for COVID-19 Vaccination in Priority Occupational Groups: A Cross-Sectional Survey

COVID-19 Vaccine Intention among Healthcare Workers in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Booster Doses of Anti COVID-19 Vaccines: An Overview of Implementation Policies among OECD and EU Countries

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