Determination of Knowledge Levels and Attitudes of Healthcare Workers on Coronavirus Disease-19 Vaccines

Authors : Emine TÜRKOĞLU, Emine Kübra DİNDAR DEMİRAY, Dilek YILMAZ, Sevil ALKAN, Hatice ÖNTÜRK AKYÜZ, Osman DEMİR

Pages : 41-50

Doi:10.17517/ksutfd.1053968

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Publication Date : 2023-03-16

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objective: Healthcare workers insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(HCWs); are at the forefront of the fight against COVID-19, and vaccination is crucial. In addition, HCWs have the potential, both through their behaviours and their words, in controlling the pandemic. The aim of this study is to determine the vaccination statuses, knowledge levels and perspectives of HCWs regarding vaccination. Materials and Methods: This was a descriptive and cross-sectional study designed for medical students, assistant physicians, nursing students and nurses, in Turkey, between July 15, 2021 and July 30, 2021, using an online questionnaire. Results: Vaccination rate among 822 HCWs was 79.2%. HCWs did not have enough information about vaccines insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(correct response rates were between 21.6% and 73%);. The most important sources of information were social media and the statements of Turkish Minister of Health and Scientific Committee insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(41.9% and 29.5%, respectively);. Vaccination rate was statistically higher in HCWs over 25 years old, physicians, living in the western regions of Turkey, serving patients with COVID-19, those who did not have previous COVID-19, and those who answered the vaccination questions correctly insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p=0.019, p<0.001, p<0.001, p=0.042, p<0.001, p<0.001, respectively);. The most important reason for vaccine hesitation/rejection was lack of confidence insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(41.6%);. Conclusion: Vaccine hesitation among HCWs in Turkey can be eliminated by paying attention to the correct and effective use of social media, and the Ministry of Health and the Scientific Committee to pay attention to more transparent and precise management of the pandemic
Keywords : COVID 19 aşıları, Comirnaty, CoronaVac, Sağlık çalışanları, Aşı reddi