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ArticleJournal of public health in Africa2025

Vaccine uptake, barriers and enhancers of COVID-19 vaccination among healthcare workers from high-burden cities in Ethiopia.

Gutema B Tura, Derbachew A Teni, Saro Abdella, Jaleta B Tura, Yakob Wondarad, Getahun Fetensa, Tesfaye Gelanew, Alemseged Abdissa, Senga Sembuche, Elizabeth Gonese and 11 more

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Gutema B TuraEthiopian Public Health Institute, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-7492-9046
Derbachew A TeniEthiopian Public Health Institute, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6033-6823
Saro AbdellaEthiopian Public Health Institute, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7167-4043
Jaleta B TuraEthiopian Public Health Institute, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6296-1999
Yakob WondaradMinistry of Health, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7415-5767
Getahun FetensaEthiopian Public Health Institute, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1676-1050
Tesfaye GelanewArmauer Hansen Research Institute, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0696-3786
Alemseged AbdissaArmauer Hansen Research Institute, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3798-5037
Senga SembucheAfrica Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-1702-0713
Elizabeth GoneseAfrica Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1045-4930
Tamrat ShawenoAfrica Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1896-1208
Nebiyu DerejeAfrica Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5406-4171
Mosoka P FallahAfrica Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8740-4072
Leah MbabaziInfectious Diseases Institute, Makerere University, Makerere, Uganda.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2741-0563
Rodgers R AyebareInfectious Diseases Institute, Makerere University, Makerere, Uganda.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7287-8563
Agnes KiraggaInfectious Diseases Institute, Makerere University, Makerere, Uganda.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0969-0699
Francis KakoozaInfectious Diseases Institute, Makerere University, Makerere, Uganda.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4047-6620
Mesay HailuEthiopian Public Health Institute, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1245-8839
Getachew TolleraEthiopian Public Health Institute, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5575-8439
Raji TajudeenAfrica Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9849-5088
Aster TsegayeDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9026-4629

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination is crucial for healthcare workers (HCWs) to protect themselves and promote public health. Aim: This study assessed COVID-19 vaccination uptake, barriers and enhancers among HCWs in high-burden cities in Ethiopia. Setting: A cross-sectional survey among 600 randomly selected HCWs from 30 health facilities (May 2023 to July 2023). Methods: Interviewer-administered questionnaires assessed vaccination status, concerns and motivators. Descriptive statistics and modified Poisson regression identified factors associated with vaccination. Results: Overall, 70.3% ( Conclusion: A significant proportion of HCWs were not fully vaccinated. Targeting hospital workers and younger age groups and improving HCWs confidence in recommending vaccination can increase uptake. Contribution: This study reveals COVID-19 vaccine safety, efficacy and confidence concerns of HCWs, highlighting the need for targeted awareness to strengthen national vaccination efforts against pandemics.

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COVID-19COVID-19 vaccinationEthiopiahealthcare workersvaccine uptake

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