Comparative Survey Analysis of Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Attitudes and Self-Vaccination Status Among Physicians, Nurses, Allied Healthcare Providers, and Non-Healthcare Workers

Abstract Significance: This survey represents the most comprehensive analysis conducted to date on COVID-19 vaccination attitudes. The findings will contribute to public education, inform CDC policies, and help overcome vaccine hesitancy across diverse demographic groups. Background: This research focuses on comparing attitudes toward mandatory COVID-19 vaccination, pediatric vaccination, pregnancy vaccination, and self-vaccination status across professional groups, including physicians, nurses, allied healthcare providers, and non-healthcare workers. Factors such as race, gender, age, time zone, religious beliefs, parental status, and long COVID disease were also analyzed. A Survey analysis of 48 studies provided additional context, and findings from May 2023 to August 2024 highlighted the progress in vaccination rates. Methods: A cross-sectional survey (n = 24,794) was conducted between May 2021 and July 2023, focusing on mandatory vaccination for adults, children, and pregnant women. The survey results were compared with Review of Surveys of 48 studies. Logistic regression and chi-square tests were used for statistical analysis, with P-values < 0.05 indicating significance. Results: Physicians exhibited the highest support for mandatory vaccination (85%), while non-healthcare workers showed the lowest support (50%) (p < 0.001) [1,2]. Significant differences were observed in attitudes based on race, gender, religious beliefs, and parental status (p < 0.001). The corroborated these findings, revealing consistent disparities across these demographic variables. From May 2023 to August 2024, notable improvements in vaccination rates, especially among non-healthcare workers and racial minorities, were observed [3,4]. Conclusions: While healthcare professionals show higher vaccination rates and support for mandatory policies, non-healthcare workers and minority groups require targeted interventions to overcome vaccine hesitancy. Future efforts should focus on maintaining vaccination momentum, addressing misinformation, and improving access.