Hesitancy towards COVID-19 booster vaccine among healthcare workers in Bangladesh.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite completing the COVID-19 vaccination series, healthcare workers (HCWs) remain at an elevated risk of re-infection. Booster uptake, though essential for this group, remains poorly characterized among Bangladeshi HCWs. This study identified the prevalence and driving factors behind booster hesitancy among Bangladeshi HCWs, providing valuable insights for targeted interventions.

Method

From December 2022 to June 2023, we conducted a cross-sectional survey among 1772 HCWs enrolled from 20 healthcare facilities of all tiers purposively selected across four administrative divisions of Bangladesh. We collected information through face-to-face interviews regarding their sociodemographic, pre-existing, and currently existing medical conditions, COVID-19 vaccination

SUBMITTER: Shoshi HR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11884019 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature