Vaccination willingness, vaccine hesitancy, and estimated coverage of SARS-CoV-2 vaccine among healthcare workers in Tanzania: A call for action.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The global COVID-19 pandemic presented an immense obstacle to public health, with vaccination emerging as a crucial measure to curb transmission. This study aimed to evaluate the willingness, hesitancy, and coverage of SARS-CoV-2 vaccines among healthcare workers (HCWs) in Tanzania and reveal their concerns about SARS-CoV-2 vaccines and the reasons that might prevent them from getting vaccinated.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional study using an anonymous online survey from October to November 2022. The multivariate logistic regression model explored the factors associated with SARS-CoV-2 vaccine willingness, hesitancy, and coverage.

Results

The study included 560 HCWs, with the largest group being doctors (47.9%), followed by nurses (26.9%) and other H

SUBMITTER: Kessy SJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10750438 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature