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COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among cold-chain workers in Shenzhen, China: A cross-sectional survey.
Liu, Lizhen; Zhang, Minyi; Chen, Hongbiao; Xian, Juxian; Cao, He; Zhou, Xiaofeng; Gu, Zihao; Liu, Huamin; Li, Qiushuang; Wu, Fei; Chen, Qing; Lin, Qihui.
  • Liu L; Department of Epidemiology and Infectious Disease Control, Longhua Key Discipline of Public Health for the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases, Longhua Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen, China.
  • Zhang M; Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
  • Chen H; Department of Epidemiology and Infectious Disease Control, Longhua Key Discipline of Public Health for the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases, Longhua Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen, China.
  • Xian J; Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
  • Cao H; Department of Epidemiology and Infectious Disease Control, Longhua Key Discipline of Public Health for the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases, Longhua Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen, China.
  • Zhou X; Department of Epidemiology and Infectious Disease Control, Longhua Key Discipline of Public Health for the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases, Longhua Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen, China.
  • Gu Z; Department of Epidemiology and Infectious Disease Control, Longhua Key Discipline of Public Health for the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases, Longhua Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen, China.
  • Liu H; Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
  • Li Q; Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
  • Wu F; Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
  • Chen Q; Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
  • Lin Q; Department of Epidemiology and Infectious Disease Control, Longhua Key Discipline of Public Health for the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases, Longhua Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen, China.
Hum Vaccin Immunother ; 18(5): 2056400, 2022 11 30.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1806175
ABSTRACT
Given the high level of exposure to SARS-CoV-2, cold-chain workers are considered priority vaccination groups. To date, many studies have reported on the willingness within distinct populations to be vaccinated against COVID-19, whereas it has not been reported among cold-chain workers worldwide. To address this void, we conducted a cross-sectional survey to gather general information, COVID-19-related knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP), and willingness to receive a COVID-19 vaccine among cold-chain workers in Shenzhen, China. Binary logistic analyses were conducted to explore the associations between COVID-19-related KAP factors and the willingness for COVID-19 vaccination. Among 244 cold-chain workers, 76% indicated that they were willing to be vaccinated. Knowledge about SARS-CoV-2, comprehending the most effective prevention, understanding the transmission routes, and recognizing the priority vaccination groups were positively associated with willingness to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Regarding attitude factors, perceiving the social harmfulness and severity of COVID-19 were related to a higher willingness to vaccination. Participants considering themselves a priority group for COVID-19 vaccination were more likely to get vaccinated. For practice factors, attaining more knowledge and higher self-reported compliance with maintaining adequate ventilation were also positively associated with the dependent variable. Agreement on the importance of COVID-19 vaccination was the most frequent reason for accepting the COVID-19 vaccine; additionally, concerns about side effects and insufficient understanding of efficacy were the main factors contributing to vaccine refusal. Enhancing KAP levels related to COVID-19 helps promote vaccine acceptance. Health authorities should promptly implement educational activities following the updated vaccine status among cold-chain workers.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 Vaccines / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Vaccines Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: Hum Vaccin Immunother Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: 21645515.2022.2056400

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 Vaccines / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Vaccines Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: Hum Vaccin Immunother Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: 21645515.2022.2056400