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Factors associated with early uptake of COVID-19 vaccination among healthcare workers in Azerbaijan, 2021
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  • Jason Doran,
  • Nabil Seyidov,
  • Samir Mehdiyev,
  • Girogia Gon,
  • Esther Kissling,
  • Trent Herdman,
  • Javahir Suleymanova,
  • Ana Paula Couthino Rehse,
  • Richard Pebody,
  • Mark Katz,
  • Gahraman Hagverdiyev
Jason Doran
UK Health Security Agency

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Nabil Seyidov
Centre of Public Health and Reforms of the Ministry of Health
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Samir Mehdiyev
Centre of Public Health and Reforms of the Ministry of Health
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Girogia Gon
World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe
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Esther Kissling
EpiConcept
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Trent Herdman
UK Health Security Agency
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Javahir Suleymanova
World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe
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Ana Paula Couthino Rehse
World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe
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Richard Pebody
World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe
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Mark Katz
World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe
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Gahraman Hagverdiyev
Centre of Public Health and Reforms of the Ministry of Health
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Abstract

We evaluated uptake and factors associated with COVID-19 vaccination among health workers (HWs) in Azerbaijan. Among 1,575 HWs, 73% had received at least one dose and 67% received two doses; all received CoronaVac. Factors associated with vaccination uptake included no previous COVID-19 infection, older age, belief in the vaccine’s safety, previous vaccination for influenza, having patient-facing roles, and good or excellent health by self-assessment. These findings could inform strategies to increase vaccination uptake as the campaign continues.
15 Feb 2022Submitted to Influenza and other respiratory viruses
16 Feb 2022Submission Checks Completed
16 Feb 2022Assigned to Editor
27 Feb 2022Editorial Decision: Accept