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Published on: December 1, 2017
[Factors influencing COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among healthcare workers in Switzerland]
Adélia Gschwend1, Valentine Mach-Perrot1, Gina Sobral1
1Haute école de santé - Vaud, Avenue Beaumont 21, 1011 Lausanne, Haute école spécialisée de Suisse occidentale, Route de Moutier 14, 2800 Delémont.
Abstract:
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Switzerland adopted a strongly recommended but non-mandatory vaccination policy, respecting self-determination. Healthcare professionals (HCPs) were among the first to receive the vaccine. This literature review highlighted individual (gender, age, vaccination history, risk perception, social norms, and moral convictions) and contextual factors (trust in the government, recommendations from other HCPs, and media information) influencing HCPs' vaccination decisions in Switzerland. Understanding these factors offers opportunities to tailor vaccination measures during health crises.
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