Healthcare Worker Perspectives on COVID-19 Vaccines: Implications for Increasing Vaccine Acceptance Among Healthcare Workers and Patients

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• Personal Author:
  Galván A ; Kirsch JD ; Liebman AK ; Mann EM ; Searle K ; Stauffer WM ; Thomas CM
• Description:
  Objective: To understand COVID-19 vaccine perspectives among healthcare workers serving diverse communities. Methods: A dual English/Spanish survey was distributed to healthcare workers in the United States from 3/12/2021-4/22/2021 by the Migrant Clinicians Network, Society of Refugee Healthcare Providers, a Federally Qualified Healthcare Center, and social media advertisement to general primary care workers. Results: 517 responses were at least 50% complete and included in the analysis. Among these, 88% (457/517) indicated vaccine acceptance. Factors associated with acceptance included not reporting any vaccine concerns, identifying as male, ≥65 years of age, being a physician or advanced practice provider, and interacting directly with patients from refugee, immigrant, and migrant (RIM) communities. Participants identified educational information as most helpful for themselves when making a vaccine decision, but a healthcare provider's recommendation as most helpful for their patients. Conclusion: Healthcare workers, especially those serving RIM communities, are vaccine accepting. Tailoring vaccine-related information to healthcare workers may improve vaccine confidence for both themselves and patients who rely on them for information. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Communicable Diseases Emigration And Immigration Health Personnel Occupational Health Public Health Safety
• Keywords:
  Acceptance Author Keywords: COVID-19 COVID-19 Healthcare Worker Health Care Workers Immigrant Immigrant Workers Information Dissemination Public Health Refugee Vaccine Vaccines

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• ISSN:
  0264-410X
• Document Type:
  Text
• Funding:
  Cooperative Agreement
• Genre:
  Journal Article
• Place as Subject:
  Minnesota ; OSHA Region 5 ; OSHA Region 6 ; Texas
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Volume:
  40
• Issue:
  18
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20070785
• Citation:
  Vaccine 2022 Apr; 40(18):2612-2618
• Contact Point Address:
  Christine M. Thomas, 420 Delaware Street SE, Mayo D416, Minneapolis, MN 55455, United States
• Email:
  thom7433@umn.edu
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2022
• NORA Priority Area:
  Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing
• Performing Organization:
  University of Minnesota
• Peer Reviewed:
  True
• Start Date:
  20110930
• Source Full Name:
  Vaccine
• End Date:
  20270929
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
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• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/208941/cdc_208941_DS1.pdf
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