Knowledge and attitude towards COVID 19 vaccine among health care workers;a cross sectional study from Karachi, Pakistan

Syed, M. K.; Kumar, D.; Anum, G.; Nawaz, Z.; Qadeer, R.; Saba, B.

Syed, M. K.; Kumar, D.; Anum, G.; Nawaz, Z.; Qadeer, R.; Saba, B..

Rawal Medical Journal ; 48(1):82-87, 2023.

Article in English | EMBASE | ID: covidwho-2283190

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT

Objective:

To assess the knowledge and attitude towards COVID 19 vaccine among health care workers in ongoing Pandemic.

Methodology:

This cross-sectional study was conducted at Dr. Ruth KM Pfau Civil Hospital and services hospital, Karachi. Comparison was done regarding knowledge and attitude towards covid-19 vaccine between three groups of health care workers i.e., doctors, nursing and supporting staff. Result(s) We found statistically significant difference in all aspects of knowledge between three groups (p < 0.05). Conclusion(s) Despite awareness among peoples regarding infection and its complications, still there is hesitancy regarding use of vaccines and its increasing in different individuals.Copyright © 2023, Pakistan Medical Association. All rights reserved.

Keywords

attitude, COVID-19 vaccine, health care workers, Knowledge, pandemic, adult, article, awareness, complication, controlled study, cross-sectional study, female, health care personnel, human, male, nursing, Pakistan, SARS-CoV-2 vaccine

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Collection: Databases of international organizations Database: EMBASE Type of study: Observational study / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Vaccines Language: English Journal: Rawal Medical Journal Year: 2023 Document Type: Article

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