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Comparison of Predictors of COVID-19 Vaccination Intention Between Healthcare Workers and Non-Healthcare Workers in China.
Chi, Lisha; Zhao, Guojing; Chen, Naiche; Shen, Guanghui; Huang, Kai; Xia, Xiaoyu; Chen, Yijing; Liu, Jian; Xu, Ran; Chen, Yanhan; Dong, Weijie; Zheng, Jiexia.
  • Chi L; School of Pharmaceutical Science, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, People's Republic of China.
  • Zhao G; Institute of China Innovation and Entrepreneurship Education, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, People's Republic of China.
  • Chen N; Renji College, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, People's Republic of China.
  • Shen G; School of Mental Health, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, People's Republic of China.
  • Huang K; School of Mental Health, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, People's Republic of China.
  • Xia X; School of Pharmaceutical Science, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, People's Republic of China.
  • Chen Y; School of Pharmaceutical Science, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, People's Republic of China.
  • Liu J; School of Pharmaceutical Science, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, People's Republic of China.
  • Xu R; Department of Natural Science, Affiliated School of Wenzhou University Town, Wenzhou, People's Republic of China.
  • Chen Y; School of Stomatology, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, People's Republic of China.
  • Dong W; The 1th School of Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, People's Republic of China.
  • Zheng J; Department of Student Affairs, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, People's Republic of China.
J Multidiscip Healthc ; 14: 3597-3606, 2021.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1833979
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

Vaccination is an effective strategy to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. This study aimed to compare predictors of vaccination intention between healthcare workers (HCWs) and non-healthcare workers (non-HCWs) in China.

METHODS:

A web-based cross-sectional survey was conducted among HCWs and non-HCWs. Several bivariate analysis techniques, eg, crosstab with Chi-square, independent t-test and single factor ANOVA, were performed to analyze the correlation. After that, a series of multivariate binary regressions were employed to determine predictors of vaccination intention.

RESULTS:

Intention was closely and significantly related with gender, perceived vaccination knowledge, perceived importance and effectiveness of vaccine to prevent COVID-19. HCWs and non-HCWs were heterogeneous, since vaccination intention, perceived knowledge, and attitudes (eg, importance, severity, risk) toward COVID-19 or vaccine had statistically significant difference between the two groups. With comparison of predictors of vaccination intention, for HCWs, demographic factors were the major predictors of COVID-19 vaccination intention. Female HCWs and HCWs with a Master's or higher degree were more hesitant about vaccination (P = 0.01 and P < 0.001, respectively), while HCWs had greater vaccination intention as their age increased (P = 0.02). For non-HCWs, perceived vaccination knowledge was the major predictor of COVID-19 vaccination intention (P < 0.001). Additionally, perceived importance and effectiveness of vaccine were predictors for both HCWs and non-HCWs.

CONCLUSION:

Vaccination intention of HCWs was greater than that of non-HCWs in China. Measures should be taken to improve the vaccination rate based on the predictors of vaccination intention identified in this study. For HCWs, especially those with a high level of education or who were females, the safety and effectiveness of vaccines in use may reinforce their vaccination intention. For non-HCWs, popularization of general medical knowledge, including of vaccine-preventable diseases, may increase their vaccination intention.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Vaccines Language: English Journal: J Multidiscip Healthc Year: 2021 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Vaccines Language: English Journal: J Multidiscip Healthc Year: 2021 Document Type: Article