Predictors of Covid-19 vaccination intention among oral health professionals in South Africa

Authors

  • Siphokazi M Matomane Department of Community Dentistry, School of Oral Health Sciences, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU), Ga-Rankuwa, South Africa https://orcid.org/0009-0006-0076-0992
  • Motimedi L Machete Department of Community Dentistry, School of Oral Health Sciences, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU), Ga-Rankuwa, South Africa https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0218-8428
  • P D Motloba Department of Community Dentistry. School of Oral Health Sciences, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU), Ga Rankuwa, South Africa https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1379-7576

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17159/sadj.v79i04.17882

Keywords:

Covid-19, vaccination intention, oral health professionals, 5C psychological antecedents

Abstract

Dentistry is regarded as a high-risk profession due to increased levels of exposure to oral secretions, aerosols and fomites that harbour infectious microorganism. Yet evidence indicates poor uptake of vaccines against HBV and, most recently, Covid-19. This study sought to investigate the predictors of Covid-19 vaccination intention among oral health professionals in South Africa.

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2024-07-12

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Matomane, S. M., Machete, M. L., & Motloba, P. D. (2024). Predictors of Covid-19 vaccination intention among oral health professionals in South Africa. South African Dental Journal, 79(04), 187–190. https://doi.org/10.17159/sadj.v79i04.17882