The study of the formation processes and signs of the likelihood of vaccination in priority contingents in various epidemic diseases (sociological research)

Abstract

The purpose of the study: to determine the development of vaccination against infections associated with contingents in an epidemic crisis.

Materials and methods: the method of a sociological survey of future workers and those vaccinated in different epidemic status periods was used: 2019 – the pre-pandemic period and 2020 – the period of the COVID-19 pandemic. A sociological survey was conducted in 2019 among 212 medical workers (130 doctors and 82 nurses) and among 229 medical workers in 2020 (143 doctors and 86 nurses). Parents were also interviewed using a questionnaire. 100 and 50 respondents took part in the survey, respectively.

Results: a large number of pregnant workers – 74.3-88.1% are positive about vaccination. However, 6.8% of therapists and 9.6% of nurses of adult health facilities express a wary attitude, there were no negative reactions, unlike in 2019, when the severity of 2.2% of general practitioners and 4.2% of nurses of adult health facilities was negative. The largest number of respondents of all groups among the reasons for refusing to vaccinate is called “information that vaccinations are dangerous” from 76.6% to 88.9% in 20219, from 74.1% to 93.2% in 2020. Among parents, only 34% had a positive attitude towards vaccination, 12% negatively.

Conclusions: It is necessary to take prompt measures to increase adherence to vaccination of the main social groups that have a decisive influence on the attitude and effect of vaccination.