Assessment of Covid-19 Vaccine Confidence Among Healthcare Personnel in the Safety-Net Sector in the United States and Puerto Rico

• 2024

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• Thomas Miles; Shang-Ju Li; Tija Danzig; Miguel Marrero; Ivelisse Morales; Saleh Babazadeh
PMID: 38702754DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-024-10996-z

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This study focused on COVID-19 vaccine confidence among healthcare workers in the United States (US) and Puerto Rico. Findings showed that healthcare workers who believed in vaccine safety and efficacy were more likely to be vaccinated and recommend the vaccine to patients. Adequate information about the vaccine also influenced vaccination rates and recommendations. The study highlights the importance of healthcare workers' knowledge and positive attitudes in promoting vaccine confidence among both healthcare workers and patients.

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Focus Area: Infectious Disease

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Attitude of Health Personnel; Attitude to Health; Health Personnel; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Puerto Rico; United States; Vaccination; Safety-net Providers; Vaccination Coverage; COVID-19; SARS-CoV-2; COVID-19 Vaccines

Institutions: Americares

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