Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for healthcare professionals and its association with general vaccination knowledge: a nationwide cross-sectional survey in Cyprus
Frontiers in public health, 2022•frontiersin.org
COVID-19 compulsory vaccination for healthcare professionals (HCPs) is a sensitive and
controversial topic, with different support rates worldwide. Previous studies in Cyprus
identified a low COVID-19 vaccination acceptance among HCPs, however, no studies have
investigated their perceptions toward mandatory COVID-19 vaccination. This is the first study
to investigate the attitudes of HCPs toward mandatory COVID-19 vaccination and its
association with general vaccination knowledge. A cross-sectional study was conducted …
controversial topic, with different support rates worldwide. Previous studies in Cyprus
identified a low COVID-19 vaccination acceptance among HCPs, however, no studies have
investigated their perceptions toward mandatory COVID-19 vaccination. This is the first study
to investigate the attitudes of HCPs toward mandatory COVID-19 vaccination and its
association with general vaccination knowledge. A cross-sectional study was conducted …
COVID-19 compulsory vaccination for healthcare professionals (HCPs) is a sensitive and controversial topic, with different support rates worldwide. Previous studies in Cyprus identified a low COVID-19 vaccination acceptance among HCPs, however, no studies have investigated their perceptions toward mandatory COVID-19 vaccination. This is the first study to investigate the attitudes of HCPs toward mandatory COVID-19 vaccination and its association with general vaccination knowledge. A cross-sectional study was conducted, using an online self-administered, anonymous questionnaire to collect data on sociodemographic and health-related characteristics, trust and satisfaction with the healthcare system, utilization of preventive healthcare services, COVID-19 vaccination information, vaccination knowledge, and attitudes among HCPs toward mandatory COVID-19 vaccination. A total of 504 HCPs participated in the survey, with 34% being in favor of mandatory COVID-19 vaccination. A sufficient vaccination knowledge score was identified among the HCPs, with higher scores being associated with mandatory vaccination support (p < 0.001). As age increases by one year, the odds of supporting mandatory vaccination increase by 1.03 units (95% CI: 1.01–1.06). In addition, as the general vaccination knowledge score increases by one unit, the odds of supporting mandatory COVID-19 vaccination increase by 1.55 units (95% CI: 1.33–1.81). Our findings show that about two-thirds of the HCPs in Cyprus were opposed to a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. Older age and general vaccination knowledge were found to be the strongest predictors of mandatory vaccination support. To avoid unforeseen outcomes, mandatory vaccination policies should be implemented with caution and consultation.
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