@article{Mudenda_S-2023_144328,
title = {COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and hesitancy among healthcare workers in Lusaka, Zambia; findings and implications for the future},
author = {Mudenda, S. and Daka, V. and Matafwali, S. and Skosana, P. and Chabalenge, B. and Mukosha, M. and Fadare, J. and Mfune, R. and Witika, B. and Alumeta, M. and Mufwambi, W. and Godman, B. and Meyer, J. and Bwalya, A.},
month = {aug},
year = {2023},
abstract = {The uptake of COVID-19 vaccines is critical to address the severe consequences of the disease. Previous studies have suggested that many healthcare workers (HCWs) are hesitant to re-ceive the COVID-19 vaccine, further enhancing hesitancy rates within countries. COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and hesitancy levels are currently unknown among HCWs in Zambia, which is a concern given the burden of infectious diseases in the country. Consequently, this study assessed COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and hesitancy among HCWs in Lusaka, Zambia. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 240 HCWs between August and September 2022 using a semi-structured ques-tionnaire. Multivariable analysis was used to determine key factors associated with vaccine hesi-tancy among HCWs. Of the 240 HCWs who participated, 54.2% were females. 72.1% of HCWs would accept to be vaccinated while 27.9% were hesitant. 93.3% of HCWs had positive attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccines, with medical doctors having the highest mean attitude score (82%). Encourag-ingly, HCWs with positive attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccines had reduced odds of being hesitant (AOR=0.02, 95% CI: 0.01-0.11, p},
volume = {11},
issue = {8},
journal = {Vaccines},
publisher = {MDPI},
url = {https://doi.org/10.3390/vaccines11081350},
}
