1.Determinants of Healthcare Workers’ Willingness to Receive COVID-19 Vaccination
Ayman M. Hamdan-Mansour ; Maha H. Abdallah ; Anas H. Khalifeh ; Ahmad N. AlShibi ; Shaher, H. Hamaideh ; Laith A. Hamdan-Mansour
Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences 2022;18(No.1):5-13
Introduction: The expedited COVID-19 vaccine has challenged people’s belief and perception of its effectiveness.
The purpose of this study was to identify whether knowledge related to Covid-19 and perception of effectiveness of
Covid-19 vaccine would predict health-care workers’ willingness to take the vaccine. Methods: A cross-sectional design using a convenience sampling technique was used to collect data from 302 HCWs. HCWs targeted included all
those working at healthcare settings in Jordan. Data collected regarding knowledge related Covid-19 and perception
of effectiveness of Covid-19 vaccine. Data collected using a self-administered questionnaire. Results: HCWs have
moderate to high level of knowledge related to vaccines of Covid-19 and its effectiveness. High level of willingness
to take the vaccine was also observed among HCWs. Those with higher level of knowledge and positive perception
of effectiveness of Covid-19 vaccine are more likely to take the vaccine (p < .05); however, not highly influential (R2
= 27%). Demographic characteristics have not been found to influence HCWs’ decision to take the vaccine. Conclusion: There is a need to enhance positive perception of effectiveness of Covid-19 vaccine among health professionals
through appropriate education and procedures.