Version 1
: Received: 13 March 2024 / Approved: 14 March 2024 / Online: 15 March 2024 (11:17:40 CET)
How to cite:
Shrestha, M.; Sherer, P.P.; Paek, S.C.; Prasert, K.; Chawalchitiporn, S.; Praphasiri, P. Influenza Vaccine Hesitancy among Healthcare Workers in a Northeastern Province in Thailand: Findings of a Cross-Sectional Survey. Preprints2024, 2024030873. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202403.0873.v1
Shrestha, M.; Sherer, P.P.; Paek, S.C.; Prasert, K.; Chawalchitiporn, S.; Praphasiri, P. Influenza Vaccine Hesitancy among Healthcare Workers in a Northeastern Province in Thailand: Findings of a Cross-Sectional Survey. Preprints 2024, 2024030873. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202403.0873.v1
Shrestha, M.; Sherer, P.P.; Paek, S.C.; Prasert, K.; Chawalchitiporn, S.; Praphasiri, P. Influenza Vaccine Hesitancy among Healthcare Workers in a Northeastern Province in Thailand: Findings of a Cross-Sectional Survey. Preprints2024, 2024030873. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202403.0873.v1
APA Style
Shrestha, M., Sherer, P.P., Paek, S.C., Prasert, K., Chawalchitiporn, S., & Praphasiri, P. (2024). Influenza Vaccine Hesitancy among Healthcare Workers in a Northeastern Province in Thailand: Findings of a Cross-Sectional Survey. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202403.0873.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Shrestha, M., Sutthinan Chawalchitiporn and Prabda Praphasiri. 2024 "Influenza Vaccine Hesitancy among Healthcare Workers in a Northeastern Province in Thailand: Findings of a Cross-Sectional Survey" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202403.0873.v1
Abstract
Despite the importance of influenza vaccination for healthcare workers (HCWs), their uptake remains challenging. This study aimed to measure influenza vaccine hesitancy among HCWs in Nakhon Phanom province, Thailand. A representative cross-sectional survey was conducted at six hospitals during August – September 2020 using a self-administered questionnaire. HCWs delaying getting influenza vaccines, accepting but unsure, or refusing with doubts were categorized as hesitant. Those accepting without any doubts were classified as non-hesitant. Vaccine hesitancy determinants were identified by multivariable logistic regression analysis. A total of 338 participants (97%) completed the questionnaires; most were female nurses working at district hospitals without pre-existing chronic medical conditions. Nearly 60% of participants (197/338) exhibited influenza vaccine hesitancy, and significant factors included age above 50 years adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 3.2, 95% CI 1.3-8.5), fair knowledge of influenza/vaccination (aOR 0.4, 95% CI 0.2-0.8), and negative influence of other HCW (High level– aOR 2.3, 95% CI 1.1-4.8; Moderate level- aOR 2.1, 95% CI 1.1-4.4). Imparting updated information to the HCW combined with positive guidance from influential peers may help reduce this hesitancy.
Public Health and Healthcare, Public Health and Health Services
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