Knowledge, attitude, and practice of Egyptian medical students towards healthcare workers' recommended vaccines: a nationwide cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Vaccination of healthcare workers (HCWs) is pivotal in decreasing the incidence of contagious infections in hospital settings. In this study, we assessed the knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding HCWs' recommended vaccines among medical students and interns in Egypt.

Methods

A multicenter, cross-sectional study was conducted using a structured, pilot-tested, and self-administered questionnaire among Egyptian medical students and interns. We invited 1332 participants to our survey using a systematic random sampling that included participants across nine medical schools in Egypt during the 2021-2022 academic year.

Results

Out of 1332 participants, 1141 completed our questionnaire with a response rate of 85.7%. Overall, 43% of the participants had interm

SUBMITTER: Mohamed Shawqi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11323588 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature