Perceptions of COVID-19 vaccines among healthcare assistants: A national survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Limited COVID-19 vaccination acceptance among healthcare assistants (HCAs) may adversely impact older adults, who are at increased risk for severe COVID-19 infections. Our study objective was to evaluate the perceptions of COVID-19 vaccine safety and efficacy in a sample of frontline HCAs, overall and by race and ethnicity.

Methods

An online survey was conducted from December 2020 to January 2021 through national e-mail listserv and private Facebook page for the National Association of Health Care Assistants. Responses from 155 HCAs, including certified nursing assistants, home health aides, certified medical assistants, and certified medication technicians, were included. A 27-item survey asked questions about experiences and perceptions of COVID-19 vaccines, inc

SUBMITTER: Niznik JD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8657352 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature