Factors influencing staff attitudes to COVID-19 vaccination in care homes in England: a qualitative study.
Bettina FriedrichGillian ForbesArnoupe JhassFabiana LorencattoLaura ShallcrossVivi AntonopoulouPublished in: BMC health services research (2023)
We identified influences on COVID-19 vaccine uptake by care home staff that can inform the implementation of future vaccination programmes. Strategies likely to support uptake include information campaigns and facilitating communication between staff and managers to openly discuss concerns regarding possible vaccination side effects. Freedom of choice played an important role in the decision to be vaccinated suggesting that the decision to mandate vaccination may have unintended behavioural consequences.