Psychological variables, beliefs and barriers associated with willingness of healthcare providers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 virus

Abstract

Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine appears to be a necessary component to halt the spread of the pandemic. HCWs are among the groups with the greatest risk of contracting an infection. Aim and objectives: Aim of the study was to investigate beliefs and barriers related to covid 19 vaccine and to correlate it with anxiety, depression and stress levels between vaccinated and unwilling to be vaccinated healthcare providers.