This study aimed to evaluate the acceptability of coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination among ophthalmology residents in Poland An online, self-administered, anonymous survey was distributed among Polish ophthalmology residents in early 2021 Of 126 residents who completed the survey, 71 4% indicated that they would get vaccinated, 17 5% were unsure, and 11 1% would refuse vaccination Married respondents with children (p = 0 036) and respondents living with their families (p = 0 310) were more likely to accept vaccination, believing that the vaccine is effective (p = 0 002 and p = 0 001, respectively), and fearing for themselves (p = 0 031 and p = 0 023, respectively) or their families (p = 0 032 and 0 055, respectively) getting infected Respondents who contracted COVID-19 often reported the expected relief in sanitization (p = 0 011) as their reason for vaccination, and the previous severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection (p = 0 050) as their reason for not vaccinating Unmarried residents and residents living alone often declared that they were waiting for the effectiveness and long-term complications of the vaccine to be assessed (p = 0 005, both) Residents living with their families were significantly less likely to report COVID-19 as the reason for refusing vaccination (p = 0 022) In conclusion, most ophthalmology residents expressed a willingness to get vaccinated Marital status and cohabitants affect vaccination acceptance People with COVID-19 have different reasons for accepting or refusing vaccination Medical authorities should persuade citizens more to vaccinate
Intention to Get COVID-19 Vaccinations among Ophthalmology Residents in Poland: A Cross-Sectional Survey