COVID-19 Vaccination and Intent Among Healthcare Personnel, U.S

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• Personal Author:
  Black CL ; De Perio, Marie A. ; Laney AS ; Masalovich S ; Nguyen KH ; Razzaghi H ; Singleton JA ; Srivastav A
• Description:
  Introduction: Healthcare personnel are at increased risk for COVID-19 from workplace exposure. National estimates on COVID-19 vaccination coverage among healthcare personnel are limited. Methods: Data from an opt-in Internet panel survey of 2,434 healthcare personnel, conducted on March 30, 2021-April 15, 2021, were analyzed to assess the receipt of >=1 dose of a COVID-19 vaccine and vaccination intent. Multivariable logistic regression was used to assess the factors associated with COVID-19 vaccination and intent for vaccination. Results: Overall, 68.2% of healthcare personnel reported a receipt of >=1 dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, 9.8% would probably/definitely get vaccinated, 7.1% were unsure, and 14.9% would probably/definitely not get vaccinated. COVID-19 vaccination coverage was highest among physicians (89.0%), healthcare personnel working in hospitals (75.0%), and healthcare personnel of non-Hispanic White or other race (75.7%-77.4%). Healthcare personnel who received influenza vaccine in 2020-2021 (adjusted prevalence ratio=1.92) and those aged >=60 years (adjusted prevalence ratio=1.37) were more likely to report a receipt of >=1 dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Non-Hispanic Black healthcare personnel (adjusted prevalence ratio=0.74), nurse practitioners/physician assistants (adjusted prevalence ratio=0.55), assistants/aides (adjusted prevalence ratio=0.73), and nonclinical healthcare personnel (adjusted prevalence ratio=0.79) were less likely to have received a COVID-19 vaccine. The common reasons for vaccination included protecting self (88.1%), family and friends (86.3%), and patients (69.2%) from COVID-19. The most common reason for nonvaccination was concern about side effects and safety of COVID-19 vaccine (59.7%). Conclusions: Understanding vaccination status and intent among healthcare personnel is important for addressing barriers to vaccination. Addressing concerns on side effects, safety, and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines as well as their fast development and approval may help improve vaccination coverage among healthcare personnel. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Aging Communicable Diseases Environmental Exposure Health Personnel Men Occupational Health Race Factors Risk Assessment Risk Factors Safety Women Workplace

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• Keywords:
  Age Groups COVID-19 Effectiveness Research Exposure Levels Health Care Personnel Health Effects Humans Racial Factors Risk Factors Statistical Analysis Vaccines Work Environment Workers

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• ISSN:
  0749-3797
• Document Type:
  Text
• Genre:
  Journal Article
• Place as Subject:
  Georgia ; Ohio ; OSHA Region 3 ; OSHA Region 4 ; OSHA Region 5 ; West Virginia
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Division:
  OD - Office of the Director ; RHD - Respiratory Health Division
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Volume:
  62
• Issue:
  5
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20064362
• Citation:
  Am J Prev Med 2022 May; 62(5):705-715
• Contact Point Address:
  Hilda Razzaghi, PhD, Immunization Services Division, National Center for Immunizations and Respiratory Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road, Northeast, MS-H24-4, Atlanta, GA 30329
• Email:
  hrazzaghi@cdc.gov
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2022
• Peer Reviewed:
  True
• Source Full Name:
  American Journal of Preventive Medicine
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
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