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Hye-Young Jang1, Young Ko2, Song Yi Han3

  • 1College of Nursing, Hanyang University, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea.

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Healthcare workers

Keywords:
COVID-19decision-makinghealthcare workersmeta-synthesisvaccination

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Vaccinology
  • Qualitative Research

Background:

  • Healthcare workers (HCWs) exhibit vaccine hesitancy, impacting public health initiatives.
  • Limited understanding of HCWs' decision-making processes regarding vaccination.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize qualitative studies on HCWs' COVID-19 vaccination experiences.
  • To develop a comprehensive understanding of HCWs' vaccination decision-making processes.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative meta-synthesis using thematic synthesis.
  • Systematic search of PubMed, Embase, and CINAHL databases.
  • Analysis of 13 qualitative studies following PRISMA guidelines.

Main Results:

  • Vaccination decisions involve dynamic risk-benefit negotiation.
  • Trust significantly influences information interpretation and decision-making.
  • Social interactions and professional/moral identity shape vaccination choices.
  • Decision-making is an evolving process, not a static choice.

Conclusions:

  • HCWs' vaccination decisions are multidimensional, influenced by cognitive, social, and ethical factors.
  • Interventions should prioritize trust-building and social network engagement.
  • Reinforcing professional identity is crucial for effective public health strategies.