COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among cold-chain workers in Shenzhen, China: A cross-sectional survey. Issue 5 (30th November 2022)
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- Journal Article
- Title:
- COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among cold-chain workers in Shenzhen, China: A cross-sectional survey. Issue 5 (30th November 2022)
- Main Title:
- COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among cold-chain workers in Shenzhen, China: A cross-sectional survey
- Authors:
- Liu, Lizhen
Zhang, Minyi
Chen, Hongbiao
Xian, Juxian
Cao, He
Zhou, Xiaofeng
Gu, Zihao
Liu, Huamin
Li, Qiushuang
Wu, Fei
Chen, Qing
Lin, Qihui - Abstract:
- ABSTRACT: Given the high level of exposure to SARS-CoV-2, cold-chain workers are considered priority vaccination groups. To date, many studies have reported on the willingness within distinct populations to be vaccinated against COVID-19, whereas it has not been reported among cold-chain workers worldwide. To address this void, we conducted a cross-sectional survey to gather general information, COVID-19-related knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP), and willingness to receive a COVID-19 vaccine among cold-chain workers in Shenzhen, China. Binary logistic analyses were conducted to explore the associations between COVID-19-related KAP factors and the willingness for COVID-19 vaccination. Among 244 cold-chain workers, 76% indicated that they were willing to be vaccinated. Knowledge about SARS-CoV-2, comprehending the most effective prevention, understanding the transmission routes, and recognizing the priority vaccination groups were positively associated with willingness to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Regarding attitude factors, perceiving the social harmfulness and severity of COVID-19 were related to a higher willingness to vaccination. Participants considering themselves a priority group for COVID-19 vaccination were more likely to get vaccinated. For practice factors, attaining more knowledge and higher self-reported compliance with maintaining adequate ventilation were also positively associated with the dependent variable. Agreement on the importance ofABSTRACT: Given the high level of exposure to SARS-CoV-2, cold-chain workers are considered priority vaccination groups. To date, many studies have reported on the willingness within distinct populations to be vaccinated against COVID-19, whereas it has not been reported among cold-chain workers worldwide. To address this void, we conducted a cross-sectional survey to gather general information, COVID-19-related knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP), and willingness to receive a COVID-19 vaccine among cold-chain workers in Shenzhen, China. Binary logistic analyses were conducted to explore the associations between COVID-19-related KAP factors and the willingness for COVID-19 vaccination. Among 244 cold-chain workers, 76% indicated that they were willing to be vaccinated. Knowledge about SARS-CoV-2, comprehending the most effective prevention, understanding the transmission routes, and recognizing the priority vaccination groups were positively associated with willingness to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Regarding attitude factors, perceiving the social harmfulness and severity of COVID-19 were related to a higher willingness to vaccination. Participants considering themselves a priority group for COVID-19 vaccination were more likely to get vaccinated. For practice factors, attaining more knowledge and higher self-reported compliance with maintaining adequate ventilation were also positively associated with the dependent variable. Agreement on the importance of COVID-19 vaccination was the most frequent reason for accepting the COVID-19 vaccine; additionally, concerns about side effects and insufficient understanding of efficacy were the main factors contributing to vaccine refusal. Enhancing KAP levels related to COVID-19 helps promote vaccine acceptance. Health authorities should promptly implement educational activities following the updated vaccine status among cold-chain workers. … (more)
- Is Part Of:
- Human vaccines & immunotherapeutics. Volume 18:Issue 5(2022)
- Journal:
- Human vaccines & immunotherapeutics
- Issue:
- Volume 18:Issue 5(2022)
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- Volume 18, Issue 5 (2022)
- Year:
- 2022
- Volume:
- 18
- Issue:
- 5
- Issue Sort Value:
- 2022-0018-0005-0000
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- Publication Date:
- 2022-11-30
- Subjects:
- COVID-19 -- vaccine -- willingness -- cold-chain workers -- acceptance -- knowledge -- attitudes -- practices
Vaccines -- Periodicals
615.372 - Journal URLs:
- http://www.tandfonline.com/toc/khvi20/current ↗
http://www.tandfonline.com/ ↗ - DOI:
- 10.1080/21645515.2022.2056400 ↗
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- English
- ISSNs:
- 2164-5515
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