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Observational studyScandinavian journal of public health2024

COVID-19 vaccination among health care workers in Finland: coverage, perceptions and attitudes.

Aleksi Hämäläinen, Riitta-Liisa Patovirta, Sakari Vuorinen, Jaana Leppäaho-Lakka, Sanna Kilpinen, Jennifer Sieberns, Eija Ruotsalainen, Irma Koivula, Sari Hämäläinen

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Observational study in Scandinavian journal of public health, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Aleksi HämäläinenUniversity of Eastern Finland Institute of Clinical Medicine, Kuopio, North Savo, Finland.ORCID 0000-0001-7969-8816
Riitta-Liisa PatovirtaKuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, North Savo, Finland.
Sakari VuorinenMikkeli Central Hospital, Mikkeli, South Savo, Finland.
Jaana Leppäaho-LakkaHospital Nova of Central Finland, Jyväskylä, Central Finland, Finland.
Sanna KilpinenHospital Nova of Central Finland, Jyväskylä, Central Finland, Finland.
Jennifer SiebernsNorth Karelia Central Hospital, Joensuu, North Karelia, Finland.
Eija RuotsalainenSavonlinna Central Hospital, Savonlinna, South Savo, Finland.
Irma KoivulaKuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, North Savo, Finland.
Sari HämäläinenKuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, North Savo, Finland.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

aimsIn this study, we examined the voluntary COVID-19 vaccine coverage among health care workers (HCWs) working in close patient contact. HCWs' beliefs about COVID-19 infection, their opinions of vaccination and reasons for having or declining the COVID-19 vaccination were also evaluated.

methodsIn October 2021, a cross-sectional observational study was carried out in five hospitals in Central and Eastern Finland. The anonymous and voluntary survey was targeted at 5120 doctors and nurses working in close patient contact.

resultsSome 1837 responses were included in the study. Ninety-seven per cent of the respondents had received at least one COVID-19 vaccine and 68% of the respondents agreed that all HCWs working in close patient contact should be vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccination coverage and support for vaccination were higher among older HCWs and doctors. HCWs' main reasons for having the COVID vaccine were willingness to protect themselves, their family and their patients from COVID-19. Concerns about adverse reactions to the COVID-19 vaccine was the main reason for declining it.

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Attitude of Health PersonnelCOVID-19COVID-19 VaccinesHealth PersonnelVaccination CoverageAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleFinlandHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and QuestionnairesVaccinationYoung AdultCOVID-19 VaccinesCOVID-19COVID-19 vaccinationhealth care workersmandatory vaccinationvaccinationvaccine hesitancy

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PMCPMC11067404

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