Factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine confidence among primary care providers in Kazakhstan, March-April 2021.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Vaccination is a critical public health intervention, and vaccine hesitancy is a major threat. Globally, confidence in COVID-19 vaccines has been low, and rates of routine immunizations decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic. Because healthcare providers are a trusted source of information on vaccination in Kazakhstan, it was vital to understand their knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) related to both routine and COVID-19 vaccines.

Methods

From March to April 2021, we conducted a cross-sectional study among the healthcare providers responsible for vaccination in 54 primary care facilities in three cities in Kazakhstan. All consenting providers anonymously completed structured online questionnaires at their place of work. A provider was classified as having

SUBMITTER: Nabirova D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10517263 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature