Date of Conferral

2022

Degree

Ph.D.

School

Public Health

Advisor

Chinaro Kennedy

Abstract

COVID-19 vaccinations have been mandated for most healthcare professionals providing direct patient care, but there are a group of nonmandated healthcare professionals who have been hesitant to receive the vaccine. Given prolonged hesitancy among key health professionals charged with providing direct patient care, it is crucial to understand why they are hesitant; their apprehension may impact the pool of professionals available to provide direct patient care. This is a cross-sectional quantitative study that included an online survey. The health belief model served as the theoretical framework. The research questions addressed whether there is an association between type of patient care and COVID-19 vaccination intent among nonvaccinated health care professionals. The independent variables were the type of care provided, and the dependent variable was intent to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Data was collected using Survey Monkey. Participants were recruited through Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Amazon’s M-Turk, and flyers that were distributed in the local community. A total of 385 participants completed the survey. Multivariable logistic regression showed there was not a statistically significant association between the type of patient care provided and intent to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, even when modified by professional practice degree, years of education, and race/ethnicity. The information revealed within this study has implications for positive social change by helping public health officials create initiatives that can improve COVID-19 vaccination uptake among nonmandated healthcare professionals.

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