Perceptions of COVID-19 vaccines among healthcare assistants: A national survey.
Joshua D NiznikJill HarrisonElizabeth M WhiteMaggie SymeLaura C HansonCasey J KelleyLori PorterSarah D BerryPublished in: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (2021)
Frontline HCAs reported low confidence in COVID-19 vaccines. Stronger organizational leadership in the workplace appears to be an important factor in influencing HCA's willingness to be vaccinated. Action is needed to enhance COVID-19 vaccine uptake in this important population with employers playing an important role to build vaccine confidence and trust among employees.