Targeting COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among nurses in Shanghai: A latent profile analysis

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aims to clarify the profiles of the psychological antecedents of vaccine hesitancy among Shanghai nurses with a person-centered approach.

Methods

A population-based cross-sectional online survey was conducted on Shanghai nurses from July to August 2021 (N = 1,928). In the online survey, participants were asked to report their sociodemographic, the 5C vaccine hesitancy components, their knowledge level of COVID-19 vaccine and vaccination, and the COVID-19 vaccination uptake intention and attention to vaccine news. Latent profile analysis was used to reveal distinct profiles of vaccine hesitancy.

Results

The results revealed four profiles, including “believers” (68.9%; high confidence and collective responsibility), “free riders” (12.7%; simil

SUBMITTER: Zhang E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9515966 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature