Healthcare worker perspectives on COVID-19 vaccines: Implications for increasing vaccine acceptance among healthcare workers and patients.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To understand COVID-19 vaccine perspectives among healthcare workers serving diverse communities.

Methods

A dual English/Spanish survey was distributed to healthcare workers in the United States from 3/12/2021-4/22/2021 by the Migrant Clinicians Network, Society of Refugee Healthcare Providers, a Federally Qualified Healthcare Center, and social media advertisement to general primary care workers.

Results

517 responses were at least 50% complete and included in the analysis. Among these, 88% (457/517) indicated vaccine acceptance. Factors associated with acceptance included not reporting any vaccine concerns, identifying as male, ≥65 years of age, being a physician or advanced practice provider, and interacting directly with patients from refugee, immigrant,

SUBMITTER: Thomas CM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8904141 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature