scholarly journals Estimating vaccine confidence levels among future healthcare workers and their trainers: A quantitative study protocol

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth O. Oduwole ◽  
Hassan Mahomed ◽  
Birhanu T. Ayele ◽  
Charles S. Wiysonge
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Vaccine Hesitancy ◽  
P Value ◽  
List Type ◽  
Confidence Levels ◽  
Vaccine Confidence ◽  
To Receive

ABSTRACTIntroductionThe outbreak of novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caught the world off guard in the first quarter of the year 2020. To stem the tide of this pandemic, the development, testing, and pre-licensure approval for emergency use of some COVID 19 vaccine candidates were accelerated. This led to raised public concern about their safety and efficacy, compounding the challenges of vaccine hesitancy which was already declared one of the top ten threats to global health in the year 2019. The onus of managing and administering these vaccines to a skeptical populace when they do become available rests mostly on the shoulders of healthcare workers (HCWs). Therefore, the vaccine confidence levels of HCWs becomes critical to the success of vaccination endeavors, especially COVID 19 vaccination. This proposed study aims to estimate the level of vaccine confidence and the intention to receive a COVID 19 vaccine among future HCWs and their trainers at a specific university in Cape Town, South Africa, and to identify any vaccination concerns early for targeted intervention.Methods and analysisAn online survey will be distributed to current staff and students of an academic institution for HCWs. The survey questionnaire will consist of a demographic questions section consisting of six items and a vaccine confidence section comprising six items in Likert scale format.A multinomial logistic regression model will be employed to identify factors associated with vaccine confidence and intention. The strength of association will be assessed using odds ratio and its 95% confidence interval. Statistical significance will be defined at a p-value <0.05.Ethics and disseminationEthics approval has been obtained for the study from Stellenbosch University (HREC Reference # S19/01/014 (PhD)). The results will be shared with relevant health authorities, presented at conferences, and published in a peer-reviewed journal.ARTICLE SUMMARYStrengths and limitations of this study▸The proposed study will generate baseline knowledge of the vaccine confidence among future healthcare workers and their trainers in its specific context.▸It will contribute to addressing the knowledge gap about the intention to receive a COVID 19 vaccine among health care workers in Africa.▸It will enable the early identification of vaccine concerns of healthcare workers while they are still in training and assist in informing tailored measures to address them.▸A limitation of the study is the possibility of a low response rate which is an inherent challenge of online surveys.

scholarly journals Estimating Vaccine Confidence Levels among Healthcare Staff and Students of a Tertiary Institution in South Africa

Vaccines ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 1246
Author(s):  
Elizabeth O. Oduwole ◽  
Tonya M. Esterhuizen ◽  
Hassan Mahomed ◽  
Charles S. Wiysonge
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Healthcare Staff ◽  
Tertiary Institution ◽  
Targeted Interventions ◽  
Confidence Levels ◽  
Binomial Regression ◽  
Vaccine Confidence ◽  
To Receive

Healthcare workers were the first group scheduled to receive COVID-19 vaccines when they became available in South Africa. Therefore, estimating vaccine confidence levels and intention to receive COVID-19 vaccines among healthcare workers ahead of the national vaccination roll-out was imperative. We conducted an online survey from 4 February to 7 March 2021, to assess vaccine sentiments and COVID-19 vaccine intentions among healthcare staff and students at a tertiary institution in South Africa. We enrolled 1015 participants (74.7% female). Among the participants, 89.5% (confidence interval (CI) 87.2–91.4) were willing to accept a COVID-19 vaccine, 95.4% (CI 93.9–96.6) agreed that vaccines are important for them, 95.4% (CI 93.8–96.6) that vaccines are safe, 97.4% (CI 96.2–98.3) that vaccines are effective, and 96.1% (CI 94.6–97.2) that vaccines are compatible with religion. Log binomial regression revealed statistically significant positive associations between COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and the belief that vaccines are safe (relative risk (RR) 32.2, CI 4.67–221.89), effective (RR 21.4, CI 3.16–145.82), important for children (RR 3.5, CI 1.78–6.99), important for self (RR 18.5, CI 4.78–71.12), or compatible with religion (RR 2.2, CI 1.46–3.78). The vaccine confidence levels of the study respondents were highly positive. Nevertheless, this could be further enhanced by targeted interventions.

scholarly journals Estimating vaccine confidence levels among healthcare students and staff of a tertiary institution in South Africa: protocol of a cross-sectional survey

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. e049877
Author(s):  
Elizabeth O Oduwole ◽  
Hassan Mahomed ◽  
Birhanu T Ayele ◽  
Charles Shey Wiysonge
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Cape Town ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Vaccine Hesitancy ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Confidence Levels ◽  
Vaccine Confidence

IntroductionThe outbreak of novel COVID-19 caught the world off guard in the first quarter of 2020. To stem the tide of this pandemic, there was acceleration of the development, testing and prelicensure approval for emergency use of some COVID-19 vaccine candidates. This led to raised public concern about their safety and efficacy, compounding the challenges of vaccine hesitancy. The onus of managing and administering these vaccines to a sceptical populace when they do become available rests mostly on the shoulders of healthcare workers (HCWs). Therefore, the vaccine confidence levels of HCWs become critical to the success of vaccination endeavours. This proposed study aims to estimate the level of vaccine confidence and the intention to receive a COVID-19 vaccine among future HCWs and their trainers at a specific university in Cape Town, South Africa, and to identify any vaccination concerns early for targeted intervention.Methods and analysisThis proposed study is a cross-sectional survey study. An online questionnaire will be distributed to all current staff and students of the Faculty of Medicine Health Sciences of Stellenbosch University in Cape Town, South Africa. No sampling strategy will be employed. The survey questionnaire will consist of demographic questions (consisting of six items) and vaccine confidence questions (comprising six items in Likert scale format). Log binomial models will be employed to identify factors associated with vaccine confidence and intention. The strength of association will be assessed using the OR and its 95% CI. Statistical significance will be defined at a p value <0.05.Ethics and disseminationEthics approval has been obtained for the study from Stellenbosch University (Human Research Ethics Committee reference number S19/01/014 (PhD)). The results will be shared with relevant health authorities, presented at conferences and published in a peer-reviewed journal.

scholarly journals Adenovirus and RNA-based COVID-19 vaccines’ perceptions and acceptance among healthcare workers in Saudi Arabia: a national survey

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. e048586
Author(s):  
Mohamad-Hani Temsah ◽  
Mazin Barry ◽  
Fadi Aljamaan ◽  
Abdullah Alhuzaimi ◽  
Ayman Al-Eyadhy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Vaccine Uptake ◽  
Vaccine Hesitancy ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Vectored Vaccine ◽  
To Receive

ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to compare the perception, confidence, hesitancy and acceptance rate of various COVID-19 vaccine types among healthcare workers (HCWs) in Saudi Arabia, a nation with Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus experience.DesignNational cross-sectional, pilot-validated questionnaire.SettingOnline, self-administered questionnaire among HCWs.ParticipantsA total of 2007 HCWs working in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia participated; 1512 (75.3%) participants completed the survey and were included in the analysis.InterventionData were collected through an online survey sent to HCWs during 1–15 November 2020. The main outcome measure was HCW acceptance of COVID-19 candidate vaccines. The associated factors of vaccination acceptance were identified through a logistic regression analysis and via measurement of the level of anxiety, using the Generalised Anxiety Disorder 7 scale.ResultsAmong the 1512 HCWs who were included, 62.4% were women, 70.3% were between 21 and 40 years of age, and the majority (62.2%) were from tertiary hospitals. In addition, 59.5% reported knowing about at least one vaccine; 24.4% of the participants were sure about their willingness to receive the ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 vaccine, and 20.9% were willing to receive the RNA BNT162b2 vaccine. However, 18.3% reported that they would refuse to receive the Ad5-vectored vaccine, and 17.9% would refuse the Gam-COVID-Vac vaccine. Factors that influenced the differential readiness of HCWs included their perceptions of the vaccine’s efficiency in preventing the infection (33%), their personal preferences (29%) and the vaccine’s manufacturing country (28.6%).ConclusionsAwareness by HCWs of the several COVID-19 candidate vaccines could improve their perceptions and acceptance of vaccination. Reliable sources on vaccine efficiency could improve vaccine uptake, so healthcare authorities should use reliable information to decrease vaccine hesitancy among frontline healthcare providers.

scholarly journals Examining Vaccine Hesitancy in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Survey of the Knowledge and Attitudes among Adults to Receive COVID-19 Vaccines in Ghana

Vaccines ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 814
Author(s):  
Theophilus Acheampong ◽  
Eli A. Akorsikumah ◽  
John Osae-Kwapong ◽  
Musah Khalid ◽  
Alfred Appiah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Disease Transmission ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Vaccine Hesitancy ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Iterative Proportional Fitting ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Impact ◽  
To Receive

The impact of COVID-19 vaccination programmes on disease transmission, morbidity and mortality relies heavily on the population’s willingness to accept the vaccine. We explore Ghanaian adult citizens’ vaccine hesitancy attitudes and identify the likelihood of participation or non-participation in the government’s effort to get citizens vaccinated. A fully anonymised cross-sectional online survey of 2345 adult Ghanaians was conducted from 23 to 28 February 2021. Differences in intentions regarding COVID-19 vaccination were explored using Pearson Chi-square tests. Additionally, multinomial logistic regression was used to analyse the factors associated with willingness to receive vaccines. Responses were weighted using the iterative proportional fitting technique to generate a representative sample. About half (51%) of mostly urban adult Ghanaians over 15 years are likely to take the COVID-19 vaccine if made generally available. Almost a fifth (21%) of the respondents were unlikely to take the vaccine, while another 28% were undecided. Additionally, we find differences in vaccine hesitancy among some socio-demographic characteristics such as age, gender, and primary sources of information. Attaining the proverbial 63% to 70% herd immunity threshold in Ghana is only possible if the preventive vaccination programmes are combined with an enhanced and coordinated public education campaign. Such a campaign should focus on promoting the individual and population-level benefits of vaccination and pre-emptive efforts towards addressing misinformation about vaccines.

scholarly journals Predictors of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among Egyptian healthcare workers: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rehab H. El-Sokkary ◽  
Omnia S. El Seifi ◽  
Hebatallah M. Hassan ◽  
Eman M. Mortada ◽  
Maiada K. Hashem ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Work Experience ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Initial Step ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Vaccine Hesitancy ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
To Receive

Abstract Background Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination has raised concerns about vaccine hesitancy in general and COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in particular. Understanding the factors driving the uncertainty regarding vaccination against COVID-19 is crucial. Methods This cross-sectional study was designed to identify the perceptions and attitudes of healthcare workers (HCWs) towards COVID-19 vaccines and determine the predictive factors that affect their willingness to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. An online survey was distributed among HCWs to collect data assessing demographic and general characteristics of the participants and vaccine-related characteristics, including source of information about the vaccine. In addition to items assessing the perception of COVID-19, there were items on COVID-19 vaccines and attitude towards vaccination in general and towards COVID-19 vaccines in particular. Results The participants were classified according to their willingness to take the COVID-19 vaccine as follows: hesitant (41.9%), refusing (32.1%), and willing (26%). Statistically significant differences were observed among the three groups for the perception of COVID-19 vaccines, attitude towards vaccination in general, and COVID-19 vaccines in particular (p < 0.01). Conclusions Although the participants adequately perceived COVID-19 severity, prevention, and COVID-19 vaccine safety, they were widely hesitant or refused to be vaccinated. A multidimensional approach is required to increase the vaccine acceptability rate. Higher income and increased years of work experience are positive predictors of willingness to receive a vaccine. Thus, further studies addressing the scope of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy are warranted as an initial step to build trust in COVID-19 vaccination efforts with continuous monitoring of attitudes and practices of HCWs towards COVID-19 vaccines in the future.

scholarly journals Vaccine Hesitancy among Master’s Degree Students in Nursing and Midwifery: Attitude and Knowledge about Influenza Vaccination

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (19) ◽  
pp. 7191
Author(s):  
Claudia Mellucci ◽  
Andrea Tamburrano ◽  
Fabiana Cassano ◽  
Caterina Galletti ◽  
Anna Sguera ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Influenza Vaccination ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Master's Degree ◽  
Vaccination Campaign ◽  
Vaccine Hesitancy ◽  
Master's Degree Students ◽  
Master’S Degree ◽  
To Receive ◽  
Nurses And Midwives

Influenza vaccination among healthcare workers may reduce morbidity and protect fragile patients. Most of the evidence concerning the vaccine hesitancy of healthcare workers reported lack of knowledge and wrong attitude. The aims of this study were to explore the knowledge and attitudes about influenza vaccination among master’s degree students in Nursing and Midwifery, and to evaluate the effectiveness of their involvement in the hospital vaccination campaign in order to increase intention to receive immunization. The students of nurses and midwives were involved in the vaccination sessions of the 2018–19 hospital campaign. They were recruited to complete an online survey. Students of the 2nd year (involved in the vaccination campaign) and the 1st year (not involved) were compared. Descriptive and inferential statistics were performed for data analysis. Students who intend to receive influenza vaccination in the following year registered a percentage of 83.6% and showed an overall attitude of 66.8%. The involvement of the students in the vaccination campaign led to a significant increase in their positive vaccination attitude (80.9% vs. 87.0%) and in their intention to receive flu vaccination in the following year (67.7% vs. 100%). A positive attitude towards vaccinations was observed by nurses and midwives. Their involvement in the planning and activities during the vaccination campaign could positively influence their opinions and intention to receive vaccination.

scholarly journals Estimating vaccine confidence levels among healthcare staff and students of a tertiary institution in South Africa

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth O. Oduwole ◽  
Tonya Esterhuizen ◽  
Hassan Mahomed ◽  
Charles S. Wiysonge
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Religious Beliefs ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Source Population ◽  
Tertiary Institution ◽  
Targeted Interventions ◽  
Confidence Levels ◽  
Binomial Regression ◽  
Vaccine Confidence ◽  
To Receive

ABSTRACT Introduction In South Africa, healthcare workers were the first group scheduled to receive a COVID-19 vaccine when it became available. Therefore, estimating their vaccine confidence levels and gauging their intention to vaccinate ahead of the COVID-19 vaccination roll-out was imperative. Methods An online survey was conducted among current staff and students of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences of Stellenbosch University in South Africa using a succinct questionnaire. Sentiments about vaccines were estimated using five validated statements. The intention to receive a COVID-19 vaccine was also investigated. Results The response rate was 21.8%, giving a sample size of 1015. Females were 70.0% in the source population and 74.7% in the study sample. The proportion of participants who agreed that vaccines are important for children and for self was 97.4% (95% confidence interval [CI] 96.1% to 98.3%) and 95.4% (95% CI 93.9 to 96.6) respectively. In addition, 95.4% (95% CI 93.8 to 96.6) agreed that vaccines are safe, 97.4% (95% CI 96.15 to 98.28) that vaccines are effective, and 96.1% (95% CI 94.6 to 97.2) that vaccines are compatible with their religious beliefs. The proportion of participants who were willing to receive a COVID-19 vaccine was 89.5% (95% CI 87.2 to 91.4). Log binomial regression revealed statistically significant positive associations between the intention to receive a COVID-19 vaccine and the belief that vaccines are safe (relative risk [RR] =32.2, CI 4.67 to 221.89); effective (RR=21.4, CI 3.16 to 145.82); important for children (RR=3.5, CI 1.78 to 6.99); important for self (RR=18.5, CI 4.78 to 71.12) or compatible with their religious beliefs (RR=2.2, CI 1.46 to 3.78). Conclusion Vaccine confidence levels of the study respondents were highly positive. Nevertheless, this could be further enhanced by targeted interventions.

scholarly journals Dosage individualization proposed for anti-gout medications among the patients with gout: a bicentric study in Nepal

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Binaya Sapkota ◽  
Suraj Chaudhary ◽  
Prakash Gurung ◽  
Anisha Humagain ◽  
Sujan Sapkota
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
List Type ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dose Individualization

AbstractBackgroundThe conventional one-size-fits-all approach has been criticized for almost all drugs used especially for chronic diseases, including gout. The present study was aimed to individualize and optimize the dose of anti-gout medications among gout patients.Methods and findingsBicentric cross-sectional study was carried out among 384 randomly selected new gout patients visiting two gout treatment centers at Lalitpur Metropolitan City, Nepal and taking antigout medications. Patients not taking anti-gout medications and not showing unwillingness to participate were excluded. The eGFR was calculated with the CKD Epidemiology Collaboration (CKD-EPI) creatinine equation (2009). Doses to be individualized were decided based on the Renal Drug Handbook and BNF 80. Data were analyzed via R 4.0.3. Multinomial logistic regression analysis was performed to analyze statistical significance of risk with various predictors, considering a p-value <0.05 statistically significant. Comorbidities were coded as per the ICD-11 coding and ATC classification of medicines as per the WHO Guidelines for ATC classification and DDD assignment 2020. High risk of progression to CKD increased in the age range 54-63 and ≥84 years by 17.77 and 43.02 times, respectively. High risk of gout increased by 29.83 and 20.2 times for overweight and obese patients respectively. Aceclofenac 100 mg was prescribed for maximum patients (117, 30.5%). Need of dose individualization was realized altogether in case of 30 patients (8%), with maximum (7, 1.8%) in case of etoricoxib 90 mg (i.e., avoid if possible). There were 260 (67.7%) cases without associated comorbidities, followed by 37 (9.6%) patients with hyperthyroidism. Various glucocorticoids were prescribed for 141 (36.9%) patients, out of whom 14 (3.8%) required dose individualization. Altogether 61 (15.9%) patients were prescribed with xanthine oxidase inhibitors, out of whom 5 (1.3%) required dose individualization.ConclusionsThirty (8%) cases required dose individualization, which was although minimal but could have meaningful impact on clinical success of individual patient. Based on the recommendation on dose individualization, those patients could be optimized on their therapy on future follow ups. Also, future randomized controlled trials may be based on these to derive a more conclusive evidence base for gout management.Author summaryWhy was this study done?Dosage individualization helps optimize drug selection and dosing based on pathogenesis, mechanism of action of drugs, and their dose exposure-response relationships.Very limited researches have been undertaken in Nepal to individualize medications for chronic medication users including gout patients. The present study was probably the first of its kind in Nepal aiming to individualize the dose of anti-gout medications among gout patients.What did the researchers do and find?Bicentric cross-sectional study was carried out among 384 new gout patients visiting two gout treatment centers in Nepal and taking antigout medications.Doses to be individualized were decided based on standard references of the Renal Drug Handbook and the British National Formulary 80. Dose to be individualized was later discussed with the prescribing physicians.Need of dose individualization was realized altogether in case of 30 patients (8%), with maximum (7, 1.8%) in case of etoricoxib 90 mg (i.e., avoid if possible).What do these findings mean?The present simple effort of individualization of antigout medications might help the physicians optimize the therapeutic success for the patients, once they implement it and patients adhere to it.Since the study was limited to only two gout and rheumatic diseases treatment centers, it might not represent the whole gout patients in the nation but it might provide the evidence base for future large controlled clinical trials.

scholarly journals Investigating the determinants of vaccine hesitancy within undergraduate students’ social sphere

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessandro Siani ◽  
Megan Driscoll ◽  
Tia-mai Hurst ◽  
Tutu Coker ◽  
Alice Georgina Grantham ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Mitigation Strategies ◽  
Child Rearing ◽  
Vaccine Hesitancy ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
Social Sphere ◽  
Vaccine Confidence

Abstract Aims Vaccine hesitancy is widely recognised as one of the most serious threats to current global health. While the causes underlying vaccine hesitancy have been extensively described and several mitigation strategies trialled amongst current and prospective parents, there is a relative scarcity of research investigating its extent and causative factors amongst university students, a critical demographic due to its temporal proximity to the average child-rearing age. The present study sought to address this literature gap by elucidating the social and demographic factors that might underpin vaccine hesitancy in university students. Subject and methods An anonymous online survey was carried out to investigate the opinions and perspectives on the practice of vaccination within undergraduate students’ social sphere. The statistical significance of the differences observed between groups of participants was analysed using non-parametric tests of variance. Results Amongst the 739 volunteers who participated in the survey, vaccine confidence varied significantly (p < 0.001) with age, ethnicity and religion, and to a lesser (yet still statistically significant) extent (p < 0.05) with graduate status. No statistically significant differences were observed with regard to gender or number of children. Conclusions By shedding new light on the factors underpinning vaccine hesitancy within undergraduate students’ social network, the present study provides a stepping stone towards the development of targeted mitigation strategies.

scholarly journals Adenovirus and RNA-based COVID-19 vaccines: perceptions and acceptance among healthcare workers

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamad-Hani Temsah ◽  
Mazin Barry ◽  
Fadi Aljamaan ◽  
Abdullah Alhuzaimi ◽  
Ayman Al-Eyadhy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Vaccine Uptake ◽  
Vaccine Hesitancy ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Vectored Vaccine ◽  
To Receive

ABSTRACTObjectivesThe aim of this study was to compare the perception, confidence, hesitancy, and acceptance rate of various COVID-19 vaccine types among healthcare workers (HCWs) in Saudi Arabia, a nation with MERS-CoV experience.DesignNational cross-sectional, pilot-validated questionnaire.SettingOnline, self-administered questionnaire among HCWs.ParticipantsA total of 2,007 HCWs working in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia participated; 75.3% completed the survey and were included in the analysis.InterventionData were collected through an online survey sent to HCWs during November 1-15, 2020. The main outcome measure was HCW acceptance of COVID-19 candidate vaccines. The associated factors of vaccination acceptance were identified through a logistic regression analysis and via measurement of the level of anxiety, using the generalized anxiety disorder 7 (GAD7) scale.ResultsAmong the 1512 HCWs who were included, 62.4% were women, 70.3% were between 21 and 40 years of age, and the majority (62.2%) were from tertiary hospitals. In addition, 59.5% reported knowing about at least one vaccine; 24.4% of the participants were sure about their willingness to receive the ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 vaccine, and 20.9% were willing to receive the RNA BNT162b2 vaccine. However, 18.3% reported that they would refuse to receive the Ad5-vectored vaccine, and 17.9% would refuse the Gam-COVID-Vac vaccine. Factors that influenced the differential readiness of HCWs included their perceptions of the vaccine’s efficiency in preventing the infection (33%), their personal preferences (29%), and the vaccine’s manufacturing country (28.6%).ConclusionsAwareness by HCWs of the several COVID-19 candidate vaccines could improve their perceptions and acceptance of vaccination. Reliable sources on vaccine efficiency could improve vaccine uptake, so healthcare authorities should use reliable information to decrease vaccine hesitancy among frontline healthcare providers.

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