Health care workers’ self-perceived infection risk and COVID-19 vaccine uptake: A mixed methods study

This study examined healthcare workers’ (HCWs) self-perceived risk of COVID-19 infection and their uptake of the vaccine across seven regions in Tanzania using a mixed-methods approach. Among 1,368 HCWs surveyed, 53.6% reported being vaccinated, while 75.5% perceived themselves at high risk of infection—largely due to their work environment and limited access to personal protective equipment (PPE). The study recommends improving working conditions, ensuring PPE availability, and enhancing vaccine education to reduce infection risks and improve vaccine uptake among HCWs.

Read More >>>