Abstract

Vaccination is the ultimate solution as a preventive measure to stop the COVID-19 pandemic. In Burkina Faso, following the adoption of this strategy, health authorities encountered reluctance on the part of the population and even health professionals to adhere to it. This study aims to assess the factors associated with this reluctance to vaccinate against COVID-19 among health professionals. A cross-sectional analytical study of factors limiting health professionals’ adherence to COVID-19 vaccination was carried out. The study population concerned health professionals over the age of 18 working in health centers in the city of Ouagadougou. The age group from 25 to 35 years old was the most represented (46.45% among 408 health professionals). The respondents had all heard of COVID-19 and its vaccines, had a good knowledge of signs of the disease and only 48.24% had been vaccinated. Perceived risk of the disease (p=0.000) and confidence in the vaccine (p=0.000) were factors associated with adherence or non-adherence to COVID-19 vaccination. Improving adherence to COVID-19 vaccination requires strengthening the capacity of healthcare professionals, which in turn will improve the acceptability of others.

Key Words: COVID-19, hesitation, health professionals, Burkina Faso.