Confidence in a Vaccine against COVID-19 among Registered Nurses in Barcelona, Spain across Two Time Periods

D. Palma*, A. Hernandez, C.A. Picchio, G. Jodar, P. Galbany-Estragues, P. Simon, M. Guillaumes, E. Diez, C. Rius

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Abstract

Objective: To report the vaccine hesitancy (VH) for a vaccine against COVID-19 in registered nurses in Barcelona, with measurements taken at two stages, prior to the vaccination campaign and once 75% vaccination coverage had been reached. Methods: A self-completed online survey was administered in December 2020 and again in July 2021 through the College of Nurses of Barcelona. It measured the prevalence of VH against a government-approved vaccine recommended by their employer, their intention to be vaccinated, perceptions of disease risk and vaccine protection, attitudes and beliefs to vaccination and social norm. Bivariate analysis according to VH and application time are presented. Results: 2430 valid responses were obtained in the first measurement and 2027 in the second. At both times, 86% were women and 69% worked mainly in the public sector. Prior to the vaccine availability, VH was 34.2%, decreasing to 17.9%. Risk perceptions were significantly lower in those with VH compared to non-VH, in all groups studied and at both times, while safety and efficacy perceptions increased in all groups, significantly less in VH. The greatest benefit of the COVID-19 vaccine is perceived by pharmaceutical companies. VH nurses perceived a more hesitant social environment. Conclusion: As the vaccination was rolled out, VH in nurses declined, with time improving the confidence in the safety and efficacy of the vaccines. Risk perceptions also decreased over time, except for the perception of severity in HCW where it increased. Trust in institutions impacts trust in vaccines.
Original languageEnglish
Article number873
Number of pages14
JournalVaccines
Volume10
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jun 2022

Keywords

  • COVID-19
  • HEALTH-CARE WORKERS
  • HESITANCY
  • beliefs in vaccination
  • epidemiology
  • nurses
  • pandemic
  • safety concerns
  • trust in vaccination
  • vaccine hesitancy
  • vaccine recommendation

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