Table 1.
Reasons for care home staff members being unvaccinated against COVID-19.
| Reported reasons for staff remaining unvaccinated | Proportion (95 % CI) of unvaccinated staff (n = 1009) | Proportion (95 % CI) of care homes with this reason present (n = 46) |
|---|---|---|
| Vaccine Hesitancy | ||
| Staff member believes that not enough research has been performed into vaccine safety | 37.0 %, (34.0–40.0) | 82.6 %, (69.6–91.6) |
| No reason provided | 9.4 %, (7.7–11.3) | 34.8 %, (22.1–49.3) |
| Staff member believes that the vaccine contains microchips | 1.9 %, (1.2–2.9) | 10.9 %, (4.1–22.5) |
| Staff member is afraid of needles | 1.5 %, (0.9–2.4) | 13.0 %, (5.5–25.2) |
| Staff member believes that the vaccine could alter their DNA | 1.4 %, (0.8–2.3) | 6.5 %, (1.7–16.7) |
| Logistical Issues | ||
| Staff member was not on site on the day of vaccination | 36.5 %, (33.5–39.5) | 52.2 %, (37.8–66.3) |
| Staff member was not offered the vaccine | 2.5 %, (1.6–3.6) | 8.7 %, (2.8–19.7) |
| Health Concerns | ||
| Staff member was pregnant, planning a family, or concerned about long term fertility impact of vaccine | 5.6 %, (4.3–7.2) | 43.5 %, (29.8–58.0) |
| Staff member has been advised by health professionals not to be vaccinated due to a history of allergic reactions | 3.2 %, (2.2–4.4) | 34.8 %, (22.1–49.3) |
| Health-related contraindications | ||
| Staff member currently COVID-19 positive | 1.1 %, (0.6–1.9) | 6.5 %, (1.7–16.7) |