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ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2022

Factors Associated with COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance among Healthcare Professionals and Community Stakeholders in Hong Kong: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Regina Lai Tong Lee, Wai Tong Chien, Michelle Stubbs, Winnie Lai Sheung Cheng, Daniel Cheung Shing Chiu, Keith Hin Kee Fung, Ho Yu Cheng, Yuen Yu Chong, Anson Chui Yan Tang

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Article in International journal of environmental research and public health, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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9 authors at 4 institutions in 3 countries.

Regina Lai Tong LeeThe Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.ORCID 0000-0003-1884-8360
Wai Tong ChienThe Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.ORCID 0000-0001-5321-5791
Michelle StubbsSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan 2308, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-1235-0580
Winnie Lai Sheung ChengSchool of Nursing, Tung Wah College, Hong Kong.ORCID 0000-0001-7935-102X
Daniel Cheung Shing ChiuDepartment of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Keith Hin Kee FungSchool of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong.
Ho Yu ChengThe Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.ORCID 0000-0002-5842-9390
Yuen Yu ChongThe Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.ORCID 0000-0001-5664-2051
Anson Chui Yan TangSchool of Nursing, Tung Wah College, Hong Kong.ORCID 0000-0002-4293-8449
Chinese University of Hong Kong · HKTung Wah College · CNHong Kong Polytechnic University · HKUniversity of Newcastle Australia · AU

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAcceptance of vaccination in both healthcare professionals and the general public in the community is vital for efficacious control of the virus. Vaccine acceptance associates with many factors. Little research has been dedicated to examining attitudes and behaviors of healthcare professionals and community stakeholders regarding COVID-19 vaccine acceptance in Hong Kong.

methodsAn online cross-sectional survey was sent between February and April 2021 (N = 512). Multivariable regression modeling was used to identify associated variables with outcomes using adjusted odds ratios (AOR) and 95% of confidence intervals (CI).

resultsTwo demographic variables-age group of over 40 years old (40-59: ORm = 3.157, 95% CI = 2.090-4.467; 60 or over: ORm = 6.606, 95% CI = 2.513-17.360) and those who had previously received a flu vaccination (ORm = 1.537, 95% CI = 1.047-2.258)-were found to be associated with high vaccine intent. Adjusting for these two variables, the results showed that five factors on knowledge variables as perceived benefits for vaccine intent were statistically significant: "Closed area and social gathering are the major ways of SAR-CoV-2 transmission" (AOR = 4.688, 95% CI = 1.802-12.199), "The vaccine can strengthen my immunity against COVID-19, so as to reduce the chance of being infected with it" (AOR = 2.983, 95% CI = 1.904-4.674), "The vaccine can lower the risk of transmitting the viruses to my family and friends" (AOR = 2.276, 95% CI = 1.508-3.436), "The benefits of COVID-19 vaccination outweigh its harm" (AOR = 3.913, 95% CI = 2.618-5.847) and "Vaccination is an effective way to prevent COVID-19" (AOR = 3.810, 95% CI = 2.535-5.728).

conclusionsHigh vaccine intent was associated with age and having previously received a flu vaccination. Knowledge and attitudes of healthcare professionals and community stakeholders were associated with high vaccine intent. Training and continuing education programs for healthcare providers and community stakeholders focusing on the delivery of evidence-based data on the benefits of vaccination campaigns for populations to increase the vaccination rates is recommended.

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COVID-19Influenza VaccinesAdultCOVID-19 VaccinesCross-Sectional StudiesHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth PersonnelHong KongHumansPatient Acceptance of Health CareVaccinationCOVID-19 VaccinesInfluenza Vaccinescommunity stakeholdersfactorshealthcare professionalsvaccine acceptance

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