COVID-19 Vaccination Uptake and Self-Reported Side Effects among Healthcare Workers in Mbale City Eastern Uganda

Gabriel Madut Akech, Andrew Marvin Kanyike, Ashah Galabuzi Nassozi, Beatrice Aguti, Ashley Winfred Nakawuki, Denis Kimbugwe, Josen Kiggundu, Robert Maiteki, Dorothy Mukyala, Felix Bongomin, Samuel Baker Obakiro, Nekaka Rebecca, Jacob Stanley Iramiot
2022 · doi:10.1101/2022.07.11.22277490
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ABSTRACT Background Fear of anticipated side effects has hindered the COVID-19 vaccination program globally. We report the uptake and the self-reported side effects (SEs) of the COVID-19 vaccine among Healthcare workers (HCWs) in Mbale City Eastern Uganda. Methods A cross-sectional survey of HCWs at seven different level health facilities was conducted from 6 th September to 7 th October 2021 using a structured self-administered questionnaire. Results COVID-19 vaccine had been received by 119 (69%) participants of which 79 (66%) received the two recommended doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine. Getting vaccinated was associated with working in a lower health facility (aOR= 14.1, 95% CI: 4.9 – 39.6, P=0.000), perceived minor risk of contracting COVID-19 (aOR= 12.3, 95% CI: 1.0 – 44.6, p=0.047), and agreeing that COVID-19 vaccine is protective (aOR= 16.7, 95% CI: 5.6 – 50.4, p=0.000). 97 (82%) of participants experienced side effects to at least one dose of which most were mild on both the first (n=362, 51%) and second dose (n=135, 69%). The most frequently reported side effects on the first and second dose were fever (79% and 20%), injection site pain (71% and 25%), and Fatigue (69% and 20%) respectively. Conclusions The majority of the HCWs in Mbale City had received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and experienced a side effect. The side effects were mostly mild on either dose thus the vaccines are generally safe.

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