scholarly journals Behavioral intention to receive self-financed and free COVID-19 vaccination among Chinese factory workers who resumed work during the pandemic: cross-sectional online survey (Preprint)

10.2196/24673 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kechun Zhang ◽  
Yuan Fang ◽  
He Cao ◽  
Hongbiao Chen ◽  
Tian Hu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Intention ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Factory Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
To Receive ◽  
Chinese Factory Workers

scholarly journals Behavioral intention to receive self-financed and free COVID-19 vaccination among Chinese factory workers who resumed work during the pandemic: cross-sectional online survey (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kechun Zhang ◽  
Yuan Fang ◽  
He Cao ◽  
Hongbiao Chen ◽  
Tian Hu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Examination ◽  
Behavioral Intention ◽  
Vaccine Efficacy ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Factory Workers ◽  
Market Rate ◽  
Dependent Variables ◽  
To Receive ◽  
Chinese Factory Workers

BACKGROUND COVID-19 vaccines would become available in China very soon. A timely understanding of community responses to the forthcoming COVID-19 vaccines would be important. OBJECTIVE This study investigated prevalence of and factors associated with behavioral intention to receive self-financed and free COVID-19 vaccination among Chinese factory workers who resumed work during the pandemic. Behavioral intention to reduce compliance with some personal preventive measures after receiving COVID-19 vaccination was also investigated. METHODS Participants were full-time employees aged ≥18 years who had resumed work in factories in Shenzhen. Factory workers in Shenzhen are required to receive physical examination once a year. Eligible workers attending six designated physical examination sites were invited to complete an online survey during September 1-7, 2020. Out of 2653 eligible factory workers being approached, 2053 (77.4%) completed the online survey. Multivariate logistic regression models were fitted. RESULTS The prevalence of behavioral intention to receive COVID-19 vaccination was 66.6% (n=1368, conditional on 80% vaccine efficacy and market rate) and 80.6% (n=1551, conditional on 80% vaccine efficacy and free vaccines), respectively. After adjusting for significant background characteristics, positive attitudes toward COVID-19 vaccination (AOR 1.20, 95%CI 1.15-1.25 & AOR 1.26, 95%CI 1.20-1.32), perceived significant others supporting COVID-19 vaccination uptake (AOR 1.44, 95%CI 1.32-1.56 & AOR 1.40, 95%CI 1.27-1.53), and perceived behavioral control to take up COVID-19 vaccination (AOR 1.51, 95%CI 1.32-1.73 & AOR 1.31, 95%CI 1.12-1.54) were positively associated with both dependent variables. Regarding social media influence, higher frequency of exposure to positive information related to COVID-19 vaccination was associated with higher intention to receive COVID-19 vaccination at market rate (AOR 1.54, 95%CI 1.39-1.70) or receive free vaccination (AOR 1.53, 95%CI 1.36-1.72). Higher self-reported compliance with facemask wearing in workplace (AOR: 1.25, 95%CI 1.00-1.55 & AOR 1.67, 95%CI 1.24-2.24) and other public spaces (AOR 1.85, 95%CI 1.46-2.34 & AOR 1.34, 95%CI 1.01-1.77), hand hygiene (AOR 1.52, 95%CI 1.20-1.94), and avoiding social/meal gathering (AOR 1.23, 95%CI 1.02-1.49 & AOR 1.60, 95%CI 1.27-2.01) and crowed place (AOR 1.26, 95%CI 1.04-1.53 & AOR 1.79, 95%CI 1.42-2.25) were also positively associated with one or both dependent variables. Number of COVID-19 preventive measures implemented by the factory were positively associated with intention to receive COVID-19 vaccination under both scenarios (AOR 1.08, 95%CI 1.04-1.12 & AOR 1.07, 95%CI 1.03-1.12). The prevalence of behavioral intention to reduce frequency of facemask wearing, sanitizing hands, and avoiding social gathering/crowed places after receiving COVID-19 vaccination was 34.5% (n=708), 32.9% (n=675), and 28.0% (n=575), respectively. CONCLUSIONS Factory workers in China reported a high behavioral intention to receive COVID-19 vaccination. The Theory of Planned Behavior is a useful framework to guide the development of future campaigns promoting COVID-19 vaccination. However, risk compensation was a concern and should be addressed during COVID-19 vaccination promotion.

scholarly journals Willingness to Receive the COVID-19 and Seasonal Influenza Vaccines among the Saudi Population and Vaccine Uptake During the Initial Stage of the National Vaccination Campaign: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Vaccines ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 765
Author(s):  
Amel Ahmed Fayed ◽  
Abeer Salem Al Shahrani ◽  
Leenah Tawfiq Almanea ◽  
Nardeen Ibrahim Alsweed ◽  
Layla Mohammed Almarzoug ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Perceived Risk ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Seasonal Influenza ◽  
Vaccination Campaign ◽  
Vaccine Uptake ◽  
Influenza Vaccines ◽  
Vaccine Hesitancy ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
To Receive

This study aimed to assess the willingness to receive the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and seasonal influenza vaccines and vaccine uptake during the early stage of the national vaccination campaign in Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional online survey was conducted among adult Saudis between 20 January and 20 March 2021. The questionnaire addressed vaccine hesitancy, perceived risk, willingness, and vaccine uptake. Approximately 39% of the participants expressed vaccine hesitancy, and 29.8% and 24% felt highly vulnerable to contracting COVID-19 and seasonal influenza, respectively. The majority (59.5%) were willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, although only 31.7% were willing to receive the flu vaccine. Adjusted analysis showed that vaccine hesitancy (OR 0.34, 95% CI 0.27–0.43) and the perception of being at high risk (OR 2.78, 95% CI 1.68–4.60) independently affected the intention to be vaccinated. Vaccine hesitancy was similar among those who were willing to be vaccinated (29.8%) and those who had already been vaccinated (33.1%). The perceived risk was significantly higher among those who had been vaccinated (48.1%) than among those who were willing to be vaccinated but had not yet been vaccinated (29.1%). In conclusion, the acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccine in Saudi Arabia is high. Saudis who received the vaccine had a similar level of vaccine hesitancy and a higher level of perceived risk.

scholarly journals Adenovirus and RNA-based COVID-19 vaccines’ perceptions and acceptance among healthcare workers in Saudi Arabia: a national survey

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. e048586
Author(s):  
Mohamad-Hani Temsah ◽  
Mazin Barry ◽  
Fadi Aljamaan ◽  
Abdullah Alhuzaimi ◽  
Ayman Al-Eyadhy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Vaccine Uptake ◽  
Vaccine Hesitancy ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Vectored Vaccine ◽  
To Receive

ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to compare the perception, confidence, hesitancy and acceptance rate of various COVID-19 vaccine types among healthcare workers (HCWs) in Saudi Arabia, a nation with Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus experience.DesignNational cross-sectional, pilot-validated questionnaire.SettingOnline, self-administered questionnaire among HCWs.ParticipantsA total of 2007 HCWs working in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia participated; 1512 (75.3%) participants completed the survey and were included in the analysis.InterventionData were collected through an online survey sent to HCWs during 1–15 November 2020. The main outcome measure was HCW acceptance of COVID-19 candidate vaccines. The associated factors of vaccination acceptance were identified through a logistic regression analysis and via measurement of the level of anxiety, using the Generalised Anxiety Disorder 7 scale.ResultsAmong the 1512 HCWs who were included, 62.4% were women, 70.3% were between 21 and 40 years of age, and the majority (62.2%) were from tertiary hospitals. In addition, 59.5% reported knowing about at least one vaccine; 24.4% of the participants were sure about their willingness to receive the ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 vaccine, and 20.9% were willing to receive the RNA BNT162b2 vaccine. However, 18.3% reported that they would refuse to receive the Ad5-vectored vaccine, and 17.9% would refuse the Gam-COVID-Vac vaccine. Factors that influenced the differential readiness of HCWs included their perceptions of the vaccine’s efficiency in preventing the infection (33%), their personal preferences (29%) and the vaccine’s manufacturing country (28.6%).ConclusionsAwareness by HCWs of the several COVID-19 candidate vaccines could improve their perceptions and acceptance of vaccination. Reliable sources on vaccine efficiency could improve vaccine uptake, so healthcare authorities should use reliable information to decrease vaccine hesitancy among frontline healthcare providers.

Willingness and uptake of the COVID-19 testing and vaccination in urban China: an online cross-sectional survey at early 2021 (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suhang Song ◽  
Shujie Zang ◽  
Liubing Gong ◽  
Cuilin Xu ◽  
Leesa Lin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Urban China ◽  
Low Risk ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Risk Period ◽  
Two Measures ◽  
Higher Educational Attainment ◽  
To Receive

BACKGROUND Regular testing and vaccination are effective measures to mitigate the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Few studies have focused on COVID-19 testing and vaccination uptake may change as the pandemic continues. OBJECTIVE To examine willingness and uptake of COVID-19 testing and vaccination during a low-risk period of the COVID-19 pandemic in urban China. METHODS A cross-sectional online survey was conducted among 2244 adults in urban China. Descriptive analyses were performed to compare the respondents’ willingness and uptake of COVID-19 testing and vaccination. Multivariate logistic regressions were fitted to investigate the factors associated with willingness and uptake of the two measures. RESULTS In early 2021, 52.45% of the respondents had received or scheduled a COVID-19 test at least once, and a majority (95.63%) were willing to receive testing. 63.28% of the respondents had received/scheduled or were willing to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Willingness and uptake of COVID-19 testing were not associated with socio-demographic characteristics, except for occupation. Being of older age, migrants, having higher educational attainment and secure employment were associated with a higher uptake of COVID-19 vaccination among the surveyed respondents, while willingness to vaccinate was consistent across socio-demographic characteristics among those who had not been vaccinated. CONCLUSIONS Chinese adults expressed almost universal willingness of COVID-19 testing and relatively low willingness of COVID-19 vaccination at the low-risk period of the COVID-19 pandemic, independent from their socio-demographic characteristics. Maintaining willingness of COVID-19 vaccination is key especially when the pandemic evolved into a low-risk period.

scholarly journals Intention of Healthcare Workers to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine: A Cross-Sectional Survey in 10 Countries in Eastern Mediterranean Region

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasir Ahmed Mohammed Elhadi ◽  
Azza Mehanna ◽  
Yusuff Adebayo Adebisi ◽  
Mohammad Yasir Essar ◽  
Haider M El Saeh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mediterranean Region ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Eastern Mediterranean ◽  
Eastern Mediterranean Region ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
To Receive

Background: Healthcare workers intention to be vaccinated is an important factor to be consider for successful COVID-19 vaccination programme. Our study aimed to understand the intention of health workers to receive COVID-19 vaccine and associated concerns across 10 countries in Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMRO). Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted in January 2021 among healthcare workers using an online survey. A total of 2806 health workers (physicians, nurses and pharmacists) completed and returned the informed consent along with the questionnaire electronically. Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS software package version 20.0. Results: More than half of the respondents (58.0%) intend to receive COVID-19 vaccine, even if the vaccination is not mandatory for them. On the other hand, 25.7% of respondents were not intending to undertake COVID-19 vaccination while 16.3 % answered undecided. The top three reasons for not intending to be vaccinated were unreliability of COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials (62.0%), fear of the side effects of the vaccine (45.3%), and that COVID-19 vaccine will not give immunity for a long period of time (23.1%). Conclusion: Overall, our study revealed suboptimal acceptance of COVID-19 vaccine among healthcare workers in the 10 countries in EMRO.

scholarly journals Willingness and Uptake of the COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination in Urban China: An Online Cross-Sectional Survey at Early 2021

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suhang Song ◽  
Shujie Zang ◽  
Liubing Gong ◽  
Cuilin Xu ◽  
Leesa Lin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Urban China ◽  
Low Risk ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Risk Period ◽  
Two Measures ◽  
Higher Educational Attainment ◽  
To Receive

Abstract Background: Regular testing and vaccination are effective measures to mitigate the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Few studies have focused on COVID-19 testing and vaccination uptake may change as the pandemic continues. This study aims to examine willingness and uptake of COVID-19 testing and vaccination during a low-risk period of the COVID-19 pandemic in urban China.Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted among 2244 adults in urban China. Descriptive analyses were performed to compare the respondents’ willingness and uptake of COVID-19 testing and vaccination. Multivariate logistic regressions were fitted to investigate the factors associated with willingness and uptake of the two measures.Findings: In early 2021, 52.45% of the respondents had received or scheduled a COVID-19 test at least once, and a majority (95.63%) were willing to receive testing. 63.28% of the respondents had received/scheduled or were willing to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Willingness and uptake of COVID-19 testing were not associated with socio-demographic characteristics, except for occupation. Being of older age, migrants, having higher educational attainment and secure employment were associated with a higher uptake of COVID-19 vaccination among the surveyed respondents, while willingness to vaccinate was consistent across socio-demographic characteristics among those who had not been vaccinated. Interpretation: Chinese adults expressed almost universal willingness of COVID-19 testing and relatively low willingness of COVID-19 vaccination at the low-risk period of the COVID-19 pandemic, independent from their socio-demographic characteristics. Maintaining willingness of COVID-19 vaccination are key especially when the pandemic evolved into a low-risk period.

scholarly journals The Health Belief Model Predicts Intention to Receive the COVID-19 Vaccine in Saudi Arabia: Results from a Cross-Sectional Survey

Vaccines ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 864
Author(s):  
Ilias Mahmud ◽  
Russell Kabir ◽  
Muhammad Aziz Rahman ◽  
Angi Alradie-Mohamed ◽  
Divya Vinnakota ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Health Belief Model ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Vaccine Uptake ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
To Receive ◽  
The Health Belief Model

We examined the intention and predictors of accepting the COVID-19 vaccine in Saudi Arabia. We conducted a nation-wide, cross-sectional online survey between February and March 2021. A total of 1387 people (≥18 years) participated. Only 27.3% adults had a definite and 30.2% had a probable vaccination intent; 26.8% and 15.6% had a probable and definite negative vaccination intent. Older people (≥50 years) (p < 0.01), healthcare workers/professionals (p < 0.001), and those who received flu vaccine (p < 0.001) were more likely to have a positive intent. People from Riyadh were less likely to receive the vaccine (p < 0.05). Among the health belief model constructs, perceived susceptibility to and severity of COVID-19 (p < 0.001), and perceived benefit of the vaccine (p < 0.001) were positively associated with vaccination intent, whereas perceived barriers had a negative association (p < 0.001). Individuals were more likely to receive the vaccine after obtaining complete information (p < 0.001) and when the vaccine uptake would be more common amongst the public (p < 0.001).

scholarly journals Examining Vaccine Hesitancy in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Survey of the Knowledge and Attitudes among Adults to Receive COVID-19 Vaccines in Ghana

Vaccines ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 814
Author(s):  
Theophilus Acheampong ◽  
Eli A. Akorsikumah ◽  
John Osae-Kwapong ◽  
Musah Khalid ◽  
Alfred Appiah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Disease Transmission ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Vaccine Hesitancy ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Iterative Proportional Fitting ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Impact ◽  
To Receive

The impact of COVID-19 vaccination programmes on disease transmission, morbidity and mortality relies heavily on the population’s willingness to accept the vaccine. We explore Ghanaian adult citizens’ vaccine hesitancy attitudes and identify the likelihood of participation or non-participation in the government’s effort to get citizens vaccinated. A fully anonymised cross-sectional online survey of 2345 adult Ghanaians was conducted from 23 to 28 February 2021. Differences in intentions regarding COVID-19 vaccination were explored using Pearson Chi-square tests. Additionally, multinomial logistic regression was used to analyse the factors associated with willingness to receive vaccines. Responses were weighted using the iterative proportional fitting technique to generate a representative sample. About half (51%) of mostly urban adult Ghanaians over 15 years are likely to take the COVID-19 vaccine if made generally available. Almost a fifth (21%) of the respondents were unlikely to take the vaccine, while another 28% were undecided. Additionally, we find differences in vaccine hesitancy among some socio-demographic characteristics such as age, gender, and primary sources of information. Attaining the proverbial 63% to 70% herd immunity threshold in Ghana is only possible if the preventive vaccination programmes are combined with an enhanced and coordinated public education campaign. Such a campaign should focus on promoting the individual and population-level benefits of vaccination and pre-emptive efforts towards addressing misinformation about vaccines.

scholarly journals COVID-19 Pandemic in a Vulnerable Population: Prevalence and Correlates of Anxiety

2022 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 13
Author(s):  
Reham Shalaby ◽  
Ejemai Eboreime ◽  
Nnamdi Nkire ◽  
Belinda Agyapong ◽  
Hannah Pazderka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Clinical Information ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Fort Mcmurray ◽  
Vulnerable Communities ◽  
Mental Health Support ◽  
Health Support ◽  
To Receive ◽  
Severe Anxiety

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has produced negative mental health outcomes. These effects were more prominent in vulnerable communities that experienced prior similar disasters. The study aimed to examine the likelihood and correlates of anxiety symptoms among Fort McMurray (FMM) residents, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey questionnaire was applied between 24 April and 2 June 2021, at FMM, to gather sociodemographic, COVID-19, and clinical information, including generalized anxiety disorder (using GAD-7 scale). Results: Overall, 186 individuals completed the survey (response rate 74.7%). Most of the respondents were females (159, 85.5%); above 40 years (98, 52.7%); employed (175, 94.1%); and in relationship (132, 71%). The prevalence of moderate-to-severe anxiety was (42.5%, 71) on GAD-7 self-reported scale. Subscribers who reported that they would like to receive mental health support; have received no family support since COVID-19 declaration; and have lost their job during the pandemic were all more likely to report moderate-to-severe anxiety (OR = 3.39; 95% CI: 1.29–8.88), (OR = 4.85; 95% CI: 1.56–15.03), and (OR = 4.40; 95% CI: 1.01–19.24), respectively. Conclusions: Anxiety levels were high among FMM residents, compared to levels before COVID-19. Clinical and social factors significantly predicted likely anxiety in the Fort McMurray population, during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is imperative that resources are mobilized to support vulnerable communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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