Healthcare Workers’ Attitudes towards Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Vaccines, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 11(4), С. 880 - 880

Опубликована: Апрель 21, 2023

Background: COVID-19 vaccine mandates are considered a controversial public health policy both in debate and among healthcare workers (HCWs). Thus, the objective of this systematic review is to give deep insight into HCWs’ views attitudes towards vaccination amid ongoing pandemic. Methods: A literature search five databases (PubMed, Scopus, Embase, CINAHL, Web Science) was conducted between July 2022 November 2022. Original quantitative studies that addressed HCWs regarding were eligible for review. All included (n = 57) critically appraised assessed risk bias. Meta-analyses performed, providing pooled estimate acceptance for: 1. 2. general population. Results: In total, 64% (95% CI: 55%, 72%) favored HCWs, while 50% 38%, 61%) supported mandating vaccines Conclusions: Our findings indicate mandatory against highly issue HCWs. The present study provides stakeholders makers with useful evidence related compulsory or non-compulsory nature vaccinations Other: protocol used registered on PROSPERO ID number: CRD42022350275.

Язык: Английский

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The role of social influence on COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy and acceptance in Tanzania

Journal of Public Health in Africa, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 16(3)

Опубликована: Апрель 15, 2025

Язык: Английский

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COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake and Associated Factors in Sub-Saharan Africa: Evidence from a Community-Based Survey in Tanzania

Vaccines, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 11(2), С. 465 - 465

Опубликована: Фев. 17, 2023

COVID-19 is a major public health threat associated with the increased global burden of infectious diseases, mortality, and enormous economic loss to countries communities. Safe efficacious vaccines are crucial in halting pandemic. We assessed vaccine uptake factors among community members from eight regions Tanzania. The interviewer-administered questionnaire collected data. Multiple logistic regression models determined uptake. median age 3470 respondents was 37 years (interquartile range 29-50 years) 66% them were females. Only 18% had received vaccine, ranging 8% Dar es Salaam 37% Simiyu regions. A third (34%) those vaccinated people did not know which they given. Significantly higher rates aged 30+ years, males, history infection. Unfavorable perceptions about safety efficacy lowered Setting-specific interventions innovations critical improving uptake, given observed differences between Efforts needed increase women younger less than 30 years. Knowledge-based should enhance understanding available vaccines, benefits, target groups, availability.

Язык: Английский

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Tanzania's COVID-19 vaccination strategy: lessons, learning, and execution

The Lancet, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 401(10389), С. 1649 - 1649

Опубликована: Май 1, 2023

Язык: Английский

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Prevalence and predictors of COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy among healthcare workers in Sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis

PLoS ONE, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 18(7), С. e0289295 - e0289295

Опубликована: Июль 28, 2023

Background The COVID-19 vaccination is regarded as an effective intervention for controlling the pandemic. However, vaccine hesitancy hampering efforts geared towards reducing burden of Therefore, examining and its predictors among healthcare workers essential to improving uptake. In sub-Saharan Africa, pooled proportion yet be known. Purpose present study was estimate in Sub-Saharan Africa. Methods A systematic search articles conducted PubMed, Science Direct, African Journal Online, Google Scholar. Data extracted with help Excel. analysis using STATA 17. Heterogeneity studies assessed Cochrane Q 1 2 tests. random effects model used examine estimates determine if heterogeneity exhibited. Results total 15 involving 7498 participants were included final analysis. prevalence 46%, 95% CI (0.38–0.54). negative beliefs 14.0% (OR = 1.05, CI: 1.04, 1.06), perceived low risk infection 24.0% 1.25, 1.23, 1.28), side 25.0% 1.21, 1.24). Conclusion data revealed generally high health Future adoption uptake should improved by national individual level efforts. it crucial address myths obstacles preventing professionals from accepting soon feasible since their willingness get serves important example broader public.

Язык: Английский

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Understanding the perceptions of risks versus the benefits of COVID-19 vaccinations in Manyara, Tanzania

Journal of Public Health in Africa, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 16(3)

Опубликована: Апрель 18, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Understanding the socio-ecological determinants of COVID-19 vaccine uptake: A cross-sectional study of post-COVID-19 Tanzania

Journal of Public Health in Africa, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 16(3)

Опубликована: Апрель 18, 2025

Язык: Английский

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COVID-19 vaccination uptake among healthcare workers in Ghana: A comprehensive analysis of knowledge, attitude, perceived vaccine effectiveness, and health belief model constructs

PLOS Global Public Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 4(5), С. e0002738 - e0002738

Опубликована: Май 2, 2024

The novel Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19) caused devastating effects globally, and healthcare workers were among the most affected by pandemic. Despite being prioritized in COVID-19 vaccination globally Ghana, hesitancy to receive vaccines resulted delayed control of In had a vaccine acceptance 39.3% before rollout. Consequently, this study assessed uptake associated factors Ghana post-vaccine roll-out period. This was an analytical cross-sectional that used semi-structured questionnaire collect data on influencing factors. 256 selected Ayawaso West Municipality using stratified random sampling approach. Descriptive statistics examine socio-demographic Likert scale responses. Bivariable Multivariable logistic regression performed IBM SPSS version 22 identify predictors statistical significance declared at p<0.05. More than three-fourths participants 220 (85.9%) received least one dose vaccination, while 36 (14.9%) hesitant. half 139 (54.3%) adequate knowledge about majority 188 (73.4%) positive perceptions its effectiveness. Moreover, 218 (85.2%) HCWs attitude towards vaccination. Positive (AOR = 4.3; 95% CI: 1.4, 13.0) high cues action 5.7; 2.2, 14.8) significantly predicted workers. is promising. However, significant proportion raises concerns. To ensure all workers, interventions promote should target key determinants uptake, such as action.

Язык: Английский

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Whole-genome sequencing of SARS-CoV-2 isolates from symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals in Tanzania

Frontiers in Medicine, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 9

Опубликована: Янв. 4, 2023

Background Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19), caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome 2 (SARS-CoV-2) accounts for considerable morbidity and mortality globally. Paucity of SARS-CoV-2 genetic data from Tanzania challenges in-country tracking the pandemic. We sequenced isolated in country to determine circulating strains, mutations phylogenies finally enrich international databases especially with sequences Africa. Methods This cross-sectional study utilized nasopharyngeal swabs symptomatic asymptomatic adults positive polymerase chain reaction tests COVID-19 January May 2021. Viral genomic libraries were prepared using ARTIC nCoV-2019 sequencing protocol version three. Whole-genome (WGS) was performed Oxford Nanopore Technologies MinION device. In silico analysis done on pipeline 1.2.1 bioinformatics 1.1.0. Results Twenty-nine (42%) out 69 samples qualified based gel electrophoretic band intensity multiplex PCR amplicons. Out 29 isolates, 26 variants concern [Beta ( n = 22); Delta 4)]. Other included Eta 2) B.1.530 1). found combination (S: D80A, S: D215G, K417N, ORF3a: Q57H, E: P71L) all Beta absent other lineages. The lineage carried very low cumulative global prevalence, these nsp13:M233I, nsp14:S434G, ORF3a:A99S, T22I N164H. clustered phylogenetically isolates first reported south-east Kenya, suggesting regional evolution SARS-CoV-2. Conclusion provide evidence existence Beta, Delta, a locally evolving (B.1.530) collected early 2021 Tanzania. work provides model ongoing WGS surveillance that will be required inform emerging diversity East

Язык: Английский

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Vaccination willingness, vaccine hesitancy, and estimated coverage of SARS‐CoV‐2 vaccine among healthcare workers in Tanzania: A call for action

Immunity Inflammation and Disease, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 11(12)

Опубликована: Дек. 1, 2023

Abstract Background The global COVID‐19 pandemic presented an immense obstacle to public health, with vaccination emerging as a crucial measure curb transmission. This study aimed evaluate the willingness, hesitancy, and coverage of SARS‐CoV‐2 vaccines among healthcare workers (HCWs) in Tanzania reveal their concerns about reasons that might prevent them from getting vaccinated. Methods We conducted cross‐sectional using anonymous online survey October November 2022. multivariate logistic regression model explored factors associated vaccine coverage. Results included 560 HCWs, largest group being doctors (47.9%), followed by nurses (26.9%) other HCWs (25.2%). A total 70.5% reported vaccinated against SARS‐CoV‐2. primary driver for was collective responsibility. 81.4% willing accept vaccines, while 62.5% hesitancy. higher educational qualifications were likelier take vaccine, respondents aged 18–30 years had highest refusal (71.9%). also investigated role source information promote uptake. 79.4% provided advice on vaccines. Conclusion To increase acceptance general population, targeted messaging is needed deliver transparent safety, efficacy, development.

Язык: Английский

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