Did health professionals accept the COVID-19 vaccination at the initial period of its introduction?

Awirut Singkun (), Natthawadee Maneeprom (), Piriya Patiwikraiwong () and Hanifah Booraka ()

Edelweiss Applied Science and Technology, 2025, vol. 9, issue 3, 922-931

Abstract: Health professionals are essential informants to encourage people to receive the COVID-19 vaccination for herd immunity, ensuring that all people in the community are protected. This study aimed to assess the COVID-19 vaccination rate and associated factors among health professionals. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 220 health professionals using a rapid online survey in April 2021. The instrument was a self-administered questionnaire tested for content validity and reliability. Demographic data, history of COVID-19 vaccination, and work experiences were presented using frequency and percent. Associated factors were analyzed using binary logistic regression (stepwise LR). A p-value of less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. The vaccination rate for the COVID-19 vaccination among health professionals was high (83.2%). The associated factors with receiving vaccination were contact with patients and their belongings (aOR 3.9, 95% CI: 1.489–10.468), respected persons (aOR 2.9, 95% CI: 1.114–7.582), and vaccination passports (aOR 2.4, 95% CI: 1.071–5.552). Work characteristics, role models, and approval for vaccination enhanced vaccination acceptance. The benefit of this study could be implemented by increasing self-evaluation of susceptible risk for infection, encouraged by respected persons, and promoting the use of an approval document for vaccination.

Keywords: COVID-19 vaccine; Health professional; Vaccination; Voluntary. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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