A mixed methods study of health care professionals' attitudes towards vaccination in 15 countries.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Health care professionals are widely considered to be the most trusted source of information on vaccine-related topics. However, several are reporting their own hesitancy around certain vaccines, influencing their intention to vaccinate themselves as well as influencing their recommendations to their patients and target population.

Methods

A mixed-methods approach was used including an online survey (n = 1,504) in 15 countries which aimed to determine drivers of HCPs vaccine confidence and examine how these drivers vary across nations. Thirty in-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 HCPs in a subset of three countries (France, Greece and Hungry) to explore barriers to HCPs vaccine uptake and their role in addressing vaccine hesitancy among patien

SUBMITTER: Alasmari A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9526144 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature