The coverage of SARS-CoV-2 vaccination and the willingness to receive the SARS-CoV-2 variant vaccine among employees in China
Abstract Background COVID-19, which is caused by SARS-CoV-2, is a major global health threat. The dominant variant of SARS-CoV-2 has changed over time due to continuous evolution. We aimed to evaluate the coverage of SARS-CoV-2 vaccination among employees in China, explore their willingness to recei...
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| author | Xi-Ru Zhang Zhi-Ju Li Qi Fu Jin-Dong Wang Qing-Mei Huang Wei-Qi Song Xiao-Yu Xu Zhi-Hao Li Chen Mao |
| author_facet | Xi-Ru Zhang Zhi-Ju Li Qi Fu Jin-Dong Wang Qing-Mei Huang Wei-Qi Song Xiao-Yu Xu Zhi-Hao Li Chen Mao |
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| description | Abstract Background COVID-19, which is caused by SARS-CoV-2, is a major global health threat. The dominant variant of SARS-CoV-2 has changed over time due to continuous evolution. We aimed to evaluate the coverage of SARS-CoV-2 vaccination among employees in China, explore their willingness to receive the SARS-CoV-2 variant vaccine and examine the potential factors influencing vaccination coverage and willingness. Methods A cross-sectional epidemiological survey was conducted online from January 1, 2022, to January 30, 2022. The information collected in the survey included sociodemographic characteristics, lifestyle habits, vaccination coverage, willingness to be vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2 variants and the reasons for vaccination and willingness. Multivariable logistic regression models were used to assess the associations of potential factors with the rate of vaccination and the willingness to be vaccinated. Results Among 62,395 eligible participants, the coverage of SARS-CoV-2 vaccination was 98.9% for at least one dose and 70.1% for a booster. The great majority of vaccinated individuals (94.4%) voluntarily received the vaccine. A total of 60,694 respondents (97.7%) were willing to be vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2 variants, mainly due to confidence in the effectiveness of vaccines (92.8%). A total of 1431 respondents were unwilling to be vaccinated, mainly because of concerns about the adverse effects of vaccines (77.6%). Longer education duration was associated with a higher rate of SARS-CoV-2 vaccination and willingness to be vaccinated. General or poor health status and having no history of influenza vaccination were associated with a lower rate of SARS-CoV-2 vaccination and willingness to be vaccinated. Additionally, we observed a significant positive association of abuse experience with the willingness to be vaccinated. Conclusion Although the rate of SARS-CoV-2 vaccination and the willingness to be vaccinated were relatively high in the study population, there were still some respondents with vaccine hesitancy. Relevant strategies based on significant related factors should be developed and implemented to encourage vaccination. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-379536258f16417e836ea1da469643c22023-03-22T12:36:32ZengBMCBMC Public Health1471-24582023-03-0123111010.1186/s12889-023-15294-7The coverage of SARS-CoV-2 vaccination and the willingness to receive the SARS-CoV-2 variant vaccine among employees in ChinaXi-Ru Zhang0Zhi-Ju Li1Qi Fu2Jin-Dong Wang3Qing-Mei Huang4Wei-Qi Song5Xiao-Yu Xu6Zhi-Hao Li7Chen Mao8Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical UniversityDepartment of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical UniversityDepartment of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical UniversityDepartment of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical UniversityDepartment of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical UniversityDepartment of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical UniversityDepartment of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical UniversityDepartment of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical UniversityDepartment of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical UniversityAbstract Background COVID-19, which is caused by SARS-CoV-2, is a major global health threat. The dominant variant of SARS-CoV-2 has changed over time due to continuous evolution. We aimed to evaluate the coverage of SARS-CoV-2 vaccination among employees in China, explore their willingness to receive the SARS-CoV-2 variant vaccine and examine the potential factors influencing vaccination coverage and willingness. Methods A cross-sectional epidemiological survey was conducted online from January 1, 2022, to January 30, 2022. The information collected in the survey included sociodemographic characteristics, lifestyle habits, vaccination coverage, willingness to be vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2 variants and the reasons for vaccination and willingness. Multivariable logistic regression models were used to assess the associations of potential factors with the rate of vaccination and the willingness to be vaccinated. Results Among 62,395 eligible participants, the coverage of SARS-CoV-2 vaccination was 98.9% for at least one dose and 70.1% for a booster. The great majority of vaccinated individuals (94.4%) voluntarily received the vaccine. A total of 60,694 respondents (97.7%) were willing to be vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2 variants, mainly due to confidence in the effectiveness of vaccines (92.8%). A total of 1431 respondents were unwilling to be vaccinated, mainly because of concerns about the adverse effects of vaccines (77.6%). Longer education duration was associated with a higher rate of SARS-CoV-2 vaccination and willingness to be vaccinated. General or poor health status and having no history of influenza vaccination were associated with a lower rate of SARS-CoV-2 vaccination and willingness to be vaccinated. Additionally, we observed a significant positive association of abuse experience with the willingness to be vaccinated. Conclusion Although the rate of SARS-CoV-2 vaccination and the willingness to be vaccinated were relatively high in the study population, there were still some respondents with vaccine hesitancy. Relevant strategies based on significant related factors should be developed and implemented to encourage vaccination.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-15294-7Coronavirus disease 2019VaccinationCoverageWillingnessRelated factor |
| spellingShingle | Xi-Ru Zhang Zhi-Ju Li Qi Fu Jin-Dong Wang Qing-Mei Huang Wei-Qi Song Xiao-Yu Xu Zhi-Hao Li Chen Mao The coverage of SARS-CoV-2 vaccination and the willingness to receive the SARS-CoV-2 variant vaccine among employees in China BMC Public Health Coronavirus disease 2019 Vaccination Coverage Willingness Related factor |
| title | The coverage of SARS-CoV-2 vaccination and the willingness to receive the SARS-CoV-2 variant vaccine among employees in China |
| title_full | The coverage of SARS-CoV-2 vaccination and the willingness to receive the SARS-CoV-2 variant vaccine among employees in China |
| title_fullStr | The coverage of SARS-CoV-2 vaccination and the willingness to receive the SARS-CoV-2 variant vaccine among employees in China |
| title_full_unstemmed | The coverage of SARS-CoV-2 vaccination and the willingness to receive the SARS-CoV-2 variant vaccine among employees in China |
| title_short | The coverage of SARS-CoV-2 vaccination and the willingness to receive the SARS-CoV-2 variant vaccine among employees in China |
| title_sort | coverage of sars cov 2 vaccination and the willingness to receive the sars cov 2 variant vaccine among employees in china |
| topic | Coronavirus disease 2019 Vaccination Coverage Willingness Related factor |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-15294-7 |
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