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COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among Ethiopian healthcare workers.
PLoS One. 2021; 16(12):e0261125.Plos

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 statistics and multivariable logistic regression was performed to explore factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy. A p<0.05 was considered statistically significant.

RESULTS

A total of 614 HCWs participated in the study, with a mean age of 30.57±6.87 years. Nearly two-thirds (60.3%) of HCWs were hesitant to use the COVID-19 vaccine. Participants under the age of 30 years were approximately five times more likely to be hesitant to be vaccinated compared to those over the age of 40 years. HCWs other than medical doctors and/or nurses (AOR = 2.1; 95%CI; 1.1, 3.8) were more likely to be hesitant for COVID-19 vaccine. Lack of believe in COVID-19 vaccine benefits (AOR = 2.5; 95%CI; 1.3, 4.6), lack of trust in the government (AOR = 1.9; 95%CI; 1.3, 3.1), lack of trust science to produce safe and effective vaccines (AOR = 2.6; 95%CI; 1.6, 4.2); and concern about vaccine safety (AOR = 3.2; 95%CI; 1.9, 5.4) were also found to be predictors of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy.

CONCLUSION

COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy showed to be high among HCWs. All concerned bodies including the ministry, regional health authorities, health institutions, and HCWs themselves should work together to increase COVID-19 vaccine uptake and overcome the pandemic.

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Mohammed R
Africa Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Nguse TM
Departments of Radiography, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Habte BM
School of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Fentie AM
School of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Gebretekle GB
Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Toronto Health Economics and Technology Assessment (THETA) Collaborative, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

MeSH

AdultCOVID-19Cross-Sectional StudiesEthiopiaFemaleHealth PersonnelHumansMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and QuestionnairesVaccinationVaccination Hesitancy

Pub Type(s)

Journal Article

Language

eng

PubMed ID

34919597

Citation

Mohammed, Rihanna, et al. "COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among Ethiopian Healthcare Workers." PloS One, vol. 16, no. 12, 2021, pp. e0261125.
Mohammed R, Nguse TM, Habte BM, et al. COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among Ethiopian healthcare workers. PLoS One. 2021;16(12):e0261125.
Mohammed, R., Nguse, T. M., Habte, B. M., Fentie, A. M., & Gebretekle, G. B. (2021). COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among Ethiopian healthcare workers. PloS One, 16(12), e0261125. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0261125
Mohammed R, et al. COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among Ethiopian Healthcare Workers. PLoS One. 2021;16(12):e0261125. PubMed PMID: 34919597.
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TY - JOUR T1 - COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among Ethiopian healthcare workers. AU - Mohammed,Rihanna, AU - Nguse,Teklehaimanot Mezgebe, AU - Habte,Bruck Messele, AU - Fentie,Atalay Mulu, AU - Gebretekle,Gebremedhin Beedemariam, Y1 - 2021/12/17/ PY - 2021/09/30/received PY - 2021/11/27/accepted PY - 2021/12/17/entrez PY - 2021/12/18/pubmed PY - 2022/1/11/medline SP - e0261125 EP - e0261125 JF - PloS one JO - PLoS One VL - 16 IS - 12 N2 - 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 statistics and multivariable logistic regression was performed to explore factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy. A p<0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS: A total of 614 HCWs participated in the study, with a mean age of 30.57±6.87 years. Nearly two-thirds (60.3%) of HCWs were hesitant to use the COVID-19 vaccine. Participants under the age of 30 years were approximately five times more likely to be hesitant to be vaccinated compared to those over the age of 40 years. HCWs other than medical doctors and/or nurses (AOR = 2.1; 95%CI; 1.1, 3.8) were more likely to be hesitant for COVID-19 vaccine. Lack of believe in COVID-19 vaccine benefits (AOR = 2.5; 95%CI; 1.3, 4.6), lack of trust in the government (AOR = 1.9; 95%CI; 1.3, 3.1), lack of trust science to produce safe and effective vaccines (AOR = 2.6; 95%CI; 1.6, 4.2); and concern about vaccine safety (AOR = 3.2; 95%CI; 1.9, 5.4) were also found to be predictors of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy. CONCLUSION: COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy showed to be high among HCWs. All concerned bodies including the ministry, regional health authorities, health institutions, and HCWs themselves should work together to increase COVID-19 vaccine uptake and overcome the pandemic. SN - 1932-6203 UR - https://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/citation/34919597/COVID_19_vaccine_hesitancy_among_Ethiopian_healthcare_workers_ DB - PRIME DP - Unbound Medicine ER -