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Aghabarary M, Khedmatizare M, Norouzinia R. Assessment of Vaccinators' Knowledge in the National COVID-19 Vaccination Program and Evaluation of Their Practice from the Perspective of Vaccine Recipients: A Cross-Sectional Study. SJNMP 2024; 10 (2) :219-234
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1- , aghabararym@gmail.com
2- Student Research Committee, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran, Student Research CommitteeTehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
3- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
2- Student Research Committee, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran, Student Research CommitteeTehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
3- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
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Background & Aim: Vaccination serves as a critical pillar for controlling and preventing infectious diseases. The awareness and practice of COVID-19 vaccinators concerning various aspects of COVID-19 vaccination are crucial for providing accurate education and information to recipients, as well as ensuring proper administration and recording of vaccinations. This study was conducted in Karaj to assess the knowledge level of vaccinators participating in the COVID-19 vaccination program and to evaluate client perspectives regarding the vaccinators' performance at vaccination centers.
Materials & Methods: In this descriptive-cross-sectional study, 112 vaccination staff from COVID-19 vaccination centers were included through a census method, and 465 clients visiting the centers to receive vaccine were included using convenience sampling. Data were collected using two researcher-developed questionnaires designed to assess the knowledge and practice of vaccinators. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS software version 22, applying both descriptive and inferential statistics with a significance threshold set at 0.05.
Results: The findings showed that the knowledge level of 87.5% of vaccinators, with an average score of (80/04±7/28), was at a good and desirable level. From the perspective of vaccine recipients, the performance of 95.9% of vaccinators, with an average score of (91/13±8/72), was also at a good and desirable level. Among the demographic variables, only having a history of vaccination was significantly associated with the knowledge of vaccinators (p<0.001). Conclusion: The findings indicate that both the knowledge and performance of vaccinators concerning the COVID-19 vaccination process are commendable. To sustain and further enhance service quality, continuous training and simulation exercises are essential to ensure preparedness, particularly in emergency situations. Such initiatives should remain a priority for health managers and planners
Materials & Methods: In this descriptive-cross-sectional study, 112 vaccination staff from COVID-19 vaccination centers were included through a census method, and 465 clients visiting the centers to receive vaccine were included using convenience sampling. Data were collected using two researcher-developed questionnaires designed to assess the knowledge and practice of vaccinators. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS software version 22, applying both descriptive and inferential statistics with a significance threshold set at 0.05.
Results: The findings showed that the knowledge level of 87.5% of vaccinators, with an average score of (80/04±7/28), was at a good and desirable level. From the perspective of vaccine recipients, the performance of 95.9% of vaccinators, with an average score of (91/13±8/72), was also at a good and desirable level. Among the demographic variables, only having a history of vaccination was significantly associated with the knowledge of vaccinators (p<0.001). Conclusion: The findings indicate that both the knowledge and performance of vaccinators concerning the COVID-19 vaccination process are commendable. To sustain and further enhance service quality, continuous training and simulation exercises are essential to ensure preparedness, particularly in emergency situations. Such initiatives should remain a priority for health managers and planners
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Received: 2024/11/28 | Revised: 2024/12/31 | Accepted: 2024/12/20 | Published: 2024/12/20 | ePublished: 2024/12/20
Received: 2024/11/28 | Revised: 2024/12/31 | Accepted: 2024/12/20 | Published: 2024/12/20 | ePublished: 2024/12/20
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