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ArticleFrontiers in public health2026

SARS-CoV-2 vaccine uptake, knowledge and attitude among health workers in Nairobi, Kenya: a quantitative study.

Olivia Nilsson, Gabriele Eiben, Sammy Wafula Simiyu, Kristina Carlén

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Olivia NilssonSchool of Health Sciences, University of Skövde, Skövde, Sweden.
Gabriele EibenSchool of Health Sciences, University of Skövde, Skövde, Sweden.
Sammy Wafula SimiyuHealth Research Department, Nairobi City County, Nairobi, Kenya.
Kristina CarlénSchool of Health Sciences, University of Skövde, Skövde, Sweden.

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Introduction: The pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 is having, and will continue to have, devastating indirect consequences, particularly in developing countries. Understanding vaccine acceptance, knowledge, and attitudes among healthcare workers is crucial, as they influence public opinion, community uptake, and vaccination decision-making. This study aimed to identify variables associated with SARS-CoV-2 vaccine uptake, knowledge, and attitude among health workers in level 2 and 3 facilities in Nairobi, Kenya. Methods: A quantitative questionnaire was distributed to healthcare workers, and chi-square tests, Fisher's exact tests, Results: Vaccine uptake was significantly associated with knowledge index ( Discussion: Despite high vaccination uptake and generally positive attitudes, essential knowledge gaps regarding COVID-19 vaccines persist. The knowledge gaps include COVID-19 vaccine myths such as believing that, or being unsure whether, the vaccine can alter genes, increase autoimmune diseases, or cause COVID-19 disease to the receiver. These findings highlight the importance of addressing vaccine misconceptions and improving health literacy to strengthen vaccination strategies and pandemic preparedness among primary health workers.

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Attitude of Health PersonnelCOVID-19COVID-19 VaccinesHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth PersonnelVaccinationAdultFemaleHumansKenyaMaleMiddle AgedSARS-CoV-2Surveys and QuestionnairesCOVID-19 VaccinesattitudeCOVID-19health workersKenyaknowledgeNairobiSARS-CoV-2SARS-CoV-2 vaccine

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