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Factors Associated with COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance among Healthcare Professionals and Community Stakeholders in Hong Kong: A Cross-Sectional Study

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  • Regina Lai Tong Lee

    (The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
    School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan 2308, Australia)

  • Wai Tong Chien

    (The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong)

  • Michelle Stubbs

    (School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan 2308, Australia)

  • Winnie Lai Sheung Cheng

    (School of Nursing, Tung Wah College, Hong Kong)

  • Daniel Cheung Shing Chiu

    (Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong)

  • Keith Hin Kee Fung

    (School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong)

  • Ho Yu Cheng

    (The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong)

  • Yuen Yu Chong

    (The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong)

  • Anson Chui Yan Tang

    (School of Nursing, Tung Wah College, Hong Kong)

Abstract

Background: Acceptance of vaccination in both healthcare professionals and the general public in the community is vital for efficacious control of the virus. Vaccine acceptance associates with many factors. Little research has been dedicated to examining attitudes and behaviors of healthcare professionals and community stakeholders regarding COVID-19 vaccine acceptance in Hong Kong. Methods: An online cross-sectional survey was sent between February and April 2021 (N = 512). Multivariable regression modeling was used to identify associated variables with outcomes using adjusted odds ratios (AOR) and 95% of confidence intervals (CI). Results: Two demographic variables—age group of over 40 years old (40–59: ORm = 3.157, 95% CI = 2.090–4.467; 60 or over: ORm = 6.606, 95% CI = 2.513–17.360) and those who had previously received a flu vaccination (ORm = 1.537, 95% CI = 1.047–2.258)—were found to be associated with high vaccine intent. Adjusting for these two variables, the results showed that five factors on knowledge variables as perceived benefits for vaccine intent were statistically significant: “Closed area and social gathering are the major ways of SAR-CoV-2 transmission” (AOR = 4.688, 95% CI = 1.802–12.199), “The vaccine can strengthen my immunity against COVID-19, so as to reduce the chance of being infected with it” (AOR = 2.983, 95% CI = 1.904–4.674), “The vaccine can lower the risk of transmitting the viruses to my family and friends” (AOR = 2.276, 95% CI = 1.508–3.436), “The benefits of COVID-19 vaccination outweigh its harm” (AOR = 3.913, 95% CI = 2.618–5.847) and “Vaccination is an effective way to prevent COVID-19” (AOR = 3.810, 95% CI = 2.535–5.728). Conclusions: High vaccine intent was associated with age and having previously received a flu vaccination. Knowledge and attitudes of healthcare professionals and community stakeholders were associated with high vaccine intent. Training and continuing education programs for healthcare providers and community stakeholders focusing on the delivery of evidence-based data on the benefits of vaccination campaigns for populations to increase the vaccination rates is recommended.

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  • Regina Lai Tong Lee & Wai Tong Chien & Michelle Stubbs & Winnie Lai Sheung Cheng & Daniel Cheung Shing Chiu & Keith Hin Kee Fung & Ho Yu Cheng & Yuen Yu Chong & Anson Chui Yan Tang, 2022. "Factors Associated with COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance among Healthcare Professionals and Community Stakeholders in Hong Kong: A Cross-Sectional Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(21), pages 1-15, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:21:p:14499-:d:963755
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