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Observational studyPloS one2023

Characterization of vaccine confidence among teachers in British Columbia, Canada: A population-based survey.

C Sarai Racey, Robine Donken, Ellie Fox, Imogen Porter, Julie A Bettinger, Jennifer Mark, Lizl Bonifacio, Meena Dawar, Mike Gagel, Rakel Kling and 5 more

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Observational study in PloS one, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3citing papers in PubMed
1.1field-weighted citation impact, top 23% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

3 citing papers in PubMed, 4 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

15 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.

C Sarai RaceySchool of Population and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.ORCID 0000-0001-8470-4264
Robine DonkenSchool of Population and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.ORCID 0000-0002-1921-2965
Ellie FoxSchool of Population and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Imogen PorterVaccine Evaluation Center, BC Children's Hospital Research Institute, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Julie A BettingerVaccine Evaluation Center, BC Children's Hospital Research Institute, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Jennifer MarkVaccine Evaluation Center, BC Children's Hospital Research Institute, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Lizl BonifacioVaccine Evaluation Center, BC Children's Hospital Research Institute, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Meena DawarSchool of Population and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Mike GagelNorthern Health Authority, Prince George, BC, Canada.
Rakel KlingNorthern Health Authority, Prince George, BC, Canada.
Silvina MemaSchool of Population and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Hana MitchellVaccine Evaluation Center, BC Children's Hospital Research Institute, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Ian RoeBC Centre for Disease Control, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Gina OgilvieSchool of Population and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Manish SadaranganiVaccine Evaluation Center, BC Children's Hospital Research Institute, Vancouver, BC, Canada.ORCID 0000-0002-9985-6452
University of British Columbia · CABC Children's Hospital · CABC Centre for Disease Control · CAInterior Health · CA

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesTeachers are an important occupational group to consider when addressing vaccine confidence and uptake for school-aged children due to their proximate role within school-based immunization programs. The objectives of this study were to characterize and identify sociodemographic factors associated with vaccine confidence and describe teachers' knowledge of and perceived role in the school-based immunization program, with the aim of informing public health policy and identifying opportunities for supporting teachers in their role in school-based immunization programs.

methodsA cross-sectional survey of elementary and secondary public-school teachers in British Columbia was completed from August to November 2020. Respondents provided sociodemographic information, as well as past vaccination experience, vaccine knowledge, and perceived role in the school-based immunization program. Vaccine confidence was measured using the Vaccine Hesitancy Scale (VHS). Characteristics associated with the VHS sub-scales 'lack of confidence in vaccines' and 'perceived risk of vaccines', were explored using ANOVA. Descriptive analysis was completed for teachers' perceived role in the immunization program.

results5,095 surveys were included in this analysis. Overall vaccine confidence was high, with vaccine hesitancy being related to the perceived risk of vaccines rather than a lack of confidence in the effectiveness of vaccines. ANOVA found significant differences for both VHS-sub-scales based on sociodemographic factors, however, the strength of the association was generally small. High general vaccine knowledge and never having delayed or refused a vaccine in the past were associated with higher vaccine confidence. Overall, teachers reported a lack of clarity in their role within the school-based immunization program.

conclusionsThis large population-based observational study of teachers highlights a number of key engagement opportunities between public health and the education sector. Using a validated scale, we found that overall, teachers are highly accepting of vaccines, and well situated as potential partners with public health to address vaccine hesitancy.

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Educational PersonnelVaccinesBritish ColumbiaChildCross-Sectional StudiesData CollectionHumansVaccines

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PMID37437041
PMCPMC10337953
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