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Impact of COVID-19 vaccine-associated side effects on health care worker absenteeism and future booster vaccination.
Chrissian, Ara A; Oyoyo, Udochukwu E; Patel, Pranjal; Lawrence Beeson, W; Loo, Lawrence K; Tavakoli, Shahriyar; Dubov, Alex.
  • Chrissian AA; Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Hyperbaric, Allergy, and Sleep Medicine, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA, USA. Electronic address: achrissian@llu.edu.
  • Oyoyo UE; Department of Dentistry, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA, USA.
  • Patel P; Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Hyperbaric, Allergy, and Sleep Medicine, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA, USA.
  • Lawrence Beeson W; School of Public Health, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA, USA.
  • Loo LK; Department of Medicine, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA, USA.
  • Tavakoli S; Eisenhower Medical Center, Rancho Mirage, CA, USA.
  • Dubov A; School of Behavioral Health, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA, USA.
Vaccine ; 40(23): 3174-3181, 2022 05 20.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1796036
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

Short-term side effects related to mRNA vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 are frequent and bothersome, with the potential to disrupt work duties and impact future vaccine decision-making.

OBJECTIVE:

To identify factors more likely to lead to vaccine-associated work disruption, employee absenteeism, and future vaccine reluctance among healthcare workers (HCWs).

HYPOTHESIS:

Side effects related to COVID vaccination 1- frequently disrupt HCW duties, 2- result in a significant proportion of HCW absenteeism, 3- contribute to uncertainty about future booster vaccination, 4- vary based on certain demographic, socioeconomic, occupational, and vaccine-related factors.

METHODS:

Using an anonymous, voluntary electronic survey, we obtained responses from a large, heterogeneous sample of COVID-19-vaccinated HCWs in two healthcare systems in Southern California. Descriptive statistics and regression models were utilized to evaluate the research questions.

RESULTS:

Among 2,103 vaccinated HCWs, 579 (27.5%) reported that vaccine-related symptoms disrupted their professional responsibilities, and 380 (18.1%) missed work as a result. Independent predictors for absenteeism included experiencing generalized and work-disruptive symptoms, and receiving the Moderna vaccine [OR = 1.77 (95% CI = 1.33 - 2.36), p < 0.001]. Physicians were less likely to miss work due to side effects (6.7% vs 21.2% for all other HCWs, p < 0.001). Independent predictors of reluctance toward future booster vaccination included lower education level, younger age, having received the Moderna vaccine, and missing work due to vaccine-related symptoms.

CONCLUSION:

Symptoms related to mRNA vaccinations against SARS-CoV-2 may frequently disrupt work duties, lead to absenteeism, and impact future vaccine decision-making. This may be more common in Moderna recipients and less likely among physicians. Accordingly, health employers should schedule future booster vaccination cycles to minimize loss of work productivity.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study Topics: Vaccines Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Vaccine Year: 2022 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study Topics: Vaccines Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Vaccine Year: 2022 Document Type: Article