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Mariano Jose Ferragut1, Deborah Barry1, Martina Cummins1
1Barts Health NHS Trust, London, UK.
Journal of Infection Prevention
|June 5, 2020
Summary
Vaccination refusal is a concern among healthcare workers (HCWs). Understanding misconceptions about vaccine side effects is key to improving vaccination compliance in future campaigns.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Infectious Disease Prevention
- Healthcare Worker Education
Background:
- Vaccination is a critical tool for infection control.
- Concerns and misconceptions about vaccines contribute to refusal rates among healthcare workers (HCWs) and the general population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the underlying factors contributing to vaccination refusal among HCWs.
- To identify specific reasons for vaccine hesitancy within a healthcare setting.
Main Methods:
- A convenience sample of 306 HCWs in an acute London hospital completed a questionnaire in May 2019.
- Data collection focused on vaccination status and reasons for non-compliance.
Main Results:
- 69.28% of HCWs received the flu vaccine during the 2018-2019 campaign.
- 30.62% of HCWs did not receive the flu vaccine.
- 39.36% of unvaccinated HCWs reported a previous adverse reaction to the vaccine.
Conclusions:
- A significant gap exists between misconceptions and knowledge regarding vaccine side effects among HCWs.
- Addressing HCW knowledge deficits about flu vaccine safety is crucial for improving vaccination rates.
- Findings can inform interventions to enhance vaccination compliance in healthcare settings.
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