COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among Ethiopian healthcare workers.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

COVID-19 poses significant health and economic threat prompting international firms to rapidly develop vaccines and secure quick regulatory approval. Although COVID-19 vaccination priority is given for high-risk individuals including healthcare workers (HCWs), the success of the immunization efforts hinges on peoples' willingness to embrace these vaccines.

Objective

This study aimed to assess HCWs intention to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and the reasons underlying vaccine hesitancy.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted among HCWs in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from March to July 2021. Data were collected from eligible participants from 18 health facilities using a pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire. Data were summarized using descriptive stat

SUBMITTER: Mohammed R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8682893 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature