COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in care home staff: A survey of Liverpool care homes |
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| Institution: | 1. Institute of Infection, Veterinary, and Ecological Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK;2. Public Health Department, Liverpool City Council, Liverpool, UK;3. School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK;4. Public Health England North West, Cheshire & Merseyside Health Protection Team, Liverpool, UK;5. Adult Social Care Department, Liverpool City Council, Liverpool, UK |
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| Abstract: | Uptake of COVID-19 vaccine first doses in UK care homes has been higher among residents compared to staff. We aimed to identify causes of lower COVID-19 vaccine uptake amongst care home staff within Liverpool. An anonymised online survey was distributed to all care home managers, between the 21st and the 29th January 2021. 53 % of 87 care homes responded. The overall COVID-19 vaccination rate was 52.6 % (n = 1119). Reasons, identified by care home managers for staff being unvaccinated included: concerns about lack of vaccine research (37.0 %), staff being off-site during vaccination sessions (36.5 %), pregnancy and fertility concerns (5.6 %), and allergic reactions concerns (3.2 %). Care home managers wanted to tackle vaccine hesitancy through conversations with health professionals, and provision of evidence dispelling vaccine misinformation. Vaccine hesitancy and logistical issues were the main causes for reduced vaccine uptake among care home staff. The former could be addressed by targeted training, and public health communication campaigns to build confidence and acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines. |
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| Keywords: | COVID-19 Care homes Vaccine hesitancy UK |
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