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Factors Associated with Healthcare Workers' (HCWs) Acceptance of COVID-19 Vaccinations and Indications of a Role Model towards Population Vaccinations from a Cross-Sectional Survey in Greece, May 2021.
Fotiadis, Konstantinos; Dadouli, Katerina; Avakian, Ioanna; Bogogiannidou, Zacharoula; Mouchtouri, Varvara A; Gogosis, Konstantinos; Speletas, Matthaios; Koureas, Michalis; Lagoudaki, Eleni; Kokkini, Sofia; Bolikas, Emmanouil; Diamantopoulos, Vasilios; Tzimitreas, Athanasios; Papadopoulos, Christos; Farmaki, Evangelia; Sofos, Antonis; Chini, Maria; Tsolia, Maria; Papaevangelou, Vassiliki; Ntzani, Evangelia E; Gikas, Achilleas; Prezerakos, Panagiotis; Hadjichristodoulou, Christos.
  • Fotiadis K; Veria Hospital Unit, Hmathia General Hospital, 59132 Veria, Greece.
  • Dadouli K; Laboratory of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Thessaly, 41222 Larissa, Greece.
  • Avakian I; Farsala Health Center, Regional Practice of Zappeio, 40300 Larissa, Greece.
  • Bogogiannidou Z; Laboratory of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Thessaly, 41222 Larissa, Greece.
  • Mouchtouri VA; Laboratory of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Thessaly, 41222 Larissa, Greece.
  • Gogosis K; Operational Preparedness for Public Health Emergencies, Ministry of Health, 10433 Athens, Greece.
  • Speletas M; Department of Immunology and Histocompatibility, Faculty of Medicine, University of Thessaly, 41110 Larissa, Greece.
  • Koureas M; Laboratory of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Thessaly, 41222 Larissa, Greece.
  • Lagoudaki E; Department of Pathology, University Hospital of Heraklion, 71500 Heraklion, Greece.
  • Kokkini S; ICU Department, University Hospital of Heraklion, 71500 Heraklion, Greece.
  • Bolikas E; Infection Control Committee, Venizeleio-Pananeio General Hospital, 71409 Heraklion, Greece.
  • Diamantopoulos V; General Directorate of Public Health and Social Welfare, Region of Peloponnese, 22132 Tripoli, Greece.
  • Tzimitreas A; Artificial Kidney Unit, Department of Hemodialisis, General Hospital of Halkidiki, 63100 Polygyros, Greece.
  • Papadopoulos C; Directorate of Public Health, Regional Unit of Kavala, 69132 Kavala, Greece.
  • Farmaki E; Paediatric Immunology and Rheumatology Referral Center, First Department of Paediatrics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece.
  • Sofos A; First Department of Pathology, University Hospital AHEPA, 54621 Thessaloniki, Greece.
  • Chini M; Third Department of Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases Unit, "Korgialeneio-Benakeio" Red Cross Hospital, 11526 Athens, Greece.
  • Tsolia M; Second Department of Pediatrics, Aglaia Kyriakou Children's Hospital, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece.
  • Papaevangelou V; Third Department of Paediatrics, Attikon University Hospital, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 12462 Athens, Greece.
  • Ntzani EE; Department of Hygiene and Epidemiology, University of Ioannina School of Medicine, 45110 Ioannina, Greece.
  • Gikas A; Center for Evidence Synthesis in Health, Department of Health Services, Policy and Practice, School of Public Health, Brown University, Providence, RI 02903, USA.
  • Prezerakos P; Institute of Biosciences, University Research Center of loannina, University of Ioannina, 45110 Ioannina, Greece.
  • Hadjichristodoulou C; Internal Medicine Department, Infectious Diseases Unit, University Hospital of Heraklion, School of Medicine, University of Crete, 71500 Heraklion, Greece.
Int J Environ Res Public Health ; 18(19)2021 Oct 08.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1463671
ABSTRACT
A Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) study was conducted at the end of May 2021 engaging 1456 healthcare workers (HCWs) from 20 hospitals throughout Greece. Acceptance of vaccination against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was estimated at 77.7%, with lower vaccine acceptance identified in nurses compared to physicians. Fears related to vaccine safety, lack of information and general knowledge about vaccinations, influenza vaccine acceptance, education level and years of practice were among the factors independently associated with vaccine acceptance. A strong association was identified between vaccination of HCWs in each health region and the population coverage, indicating that HCWs may be role models for the general population. Information campaigns should continue despite decisions taken regarding mandatory vaccinations.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 Vaccines / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Vaccines Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijerph181910558

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 Vaccines / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Vaccines Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijerph181910558