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ArticleImmunity, inflammation and disease2023

Vaccination willingness, vaccine hesitancy, and estimated coverage of SARS-CoV-2 vaccine among healthcare workers in Tanzania: A call for action.

Suzan Joseph Kessy, Tingting Wei, Yiguo Zhou, Wan-Xue Zhang, Fadhlun M Alwy Al-Beity, Shan-Shan Zhang, Juan Du, Fuqiang Cui, Qing-Bin Lu

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Article in Immunity, inflammation and disease, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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Suzan Joseph KessyDepartment of Laboratory Science and Technology & Vaccine Research Center, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China.
Tingting WeiDepartment of Laboratory Science and Technology & Vaccine Research Center, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China.
Yiguo ZhouDepartment of Health Policy and Management, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China.
Wan-Xue ZhangDepartment of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China.
Fadhlun M Alwy Al-BeityDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, School of Medicine, Muhimbili University of Allied Sciences (MUHAS), Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Shan-Shan ZhangGlobal Center for Infectious Disease and Policy Research & Global Health and Infectious Diseases Group, Peking University, Beijing, China.
Juan DuGlobal Center for Infectious Disease and Policy Research & Global Health and Infectious Diseases Group, Peking University, Beijing, China.
Fuqiang CuiDepartment of Laboratory Science and Technology & Vaccine Research Center, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China.
Qing-Bin LuDepartment of Laboratory Science and Technology & Vaccine Research Center, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China.ORCID 0000-0002-2804-0827
Peking University · CNMuhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences · TZ

Funding

Central Universities and Peking University Health Science Center BMU2021YJ041
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe global COVID-19 pandemic presented an immense obstacle to public health, with vaccination emerging as a crucial measure to curb transmission. This study aimed to evaluate the willingness, hesitancy, and coverage of SARS-CoV-2 vaccines among healthcare workers (HCWs) in Tanzania and reveal their concerns about SARS-CoV-2 vaccines and the reasons that might prevent them from getting vaccinated.

methodsWe conducted a cross-sectional study using an anonymous online survey from October to November 2022. The multivariate logistic regression model explored the factors associated with SARS-CoV-2 vaccine willingness, hesitancy, and coverage.

resultsThe study included 560 HCWs, with the largest group being doctors (47.9%), followed by nurses (26.9%) and other HCWs (25.2%). A total of 70.5% of HCWs reported being vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2. The primary driver for SARS-CoV-2 vaccination was collective responsibility. A total of 81.4% of HCWs reported being willing to accept SARS-CoV-2 vaccines, while 62.5% of HCWs reported vaccine hesitancy. HCWs with higher educational qualifications were likelier to take the vaccine, while the respondents aged 18-30 years had the highest SARS-CoV-2 vaccination refusal (71.9%). We also investigated the role of HCWs as a source of information to promote COVID-19 vaccine uptake. 79.4% of HCWs provided information and advice on SARS-CoV-2 vaccines.

conclusionTo increase vaccine acceptance among HCWs and the general population, targeted messaging is needed to deliver transparent information on vaccine safety, efficacy, and development.

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COVID-19COVID-19 VaccinesCross-Sectional StudiesHealth PersonnelHumansPandemicsSARS-CoV-2TanzaniaVaccinationVaccination HesitancyCOVID-19 VaccinescoverageCOVID-19healthcare workershesitancySARS-CoV-2 vaccinewillingness

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