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Physicians' Perspectives on Vaccinations
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Physicians' Perspectives on Vaccinations

Authors

  • Kamila Kędra Clinical Regional Hospital No. 2 of St. Jadwiga The Queen in Rzeszow, ul. Lwowska 60, 35-301, Rzeszów https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3072-4697
  • Izabela Michalik Clinical Regional Hospital No. 2 of St. Jadwiga The Queen in Rzeszow, ul. Lwowska 60, 35-301, Rzeszów https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3072-4697
  • Julia Zarańska City Hospital of John Paul II in Rzeszów, ul. Rycerska 4, 35-241, Rzeszów https://orcid.org/0009-0004-4080-0472
  • Arkadiusz Aab Clinical Regional Hospital No. 2 of St. Jadwiga The Queen in Rzeszow, ul. Lwowska 60, 35-301, Rzeszów https://orcid.org/0009-0002-3329-2620
  • Maciej Bielak Clinical Regional Hospital No. 2 of St. Jadwiga The Queen in Rzeszow, ul. Lwowska 60, 35-301, Rzeszów https://orcid.org/0009-0005-4150-1869

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12775/JEHS.2023.16.01.011

Keywords

vaccination, influenza, medicalprofessionals, vaccinationattitude

Abstract

Protective vaccinations are crucial for preventing infectious diseases and their complications, offering a high safety profile and minimal adverse effects. However, vaccine hesitancy has emerged as a public health concern, leading to outbreaks of communicable diseases. This study aims to investigate the attitudes towards vaccinations among doctors and nurses, as well as their knowledge level and vaccination frequency. The research employed a cross-sectional design and collected data using an anonymous questionnaire. The study was conducted in southern Poland, involving Primary Healthcare Centers and hospitals. A total of 878 paper surveys were collected among 542 doctors and 336 nurses.

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KĘDRA, Kamila, MICHALIK, Izabela, ZARAŃSKA, Julia, AAB, Arkadiusz and BIELAK, Maciej. Physicians’ Perspectives on Vaccinations. Journal of Education, Health and Sport. Online. 12 July 2023. Vol. 16, no. 1, pp. 106-119. [Accessed 3 July 2025]. DOI 10.12775/JEHS.2023.16.01.011.
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