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ARTICLE TYPE : RESEARCH ARTICLE

Published on :   30 Jun 2026, Volume - 2
Journal Title :   WebLog Journal of Public Health and Epidemiology | WebLog J Public Health Epidemiol | WJPHE
Journal ISSN:   3071-4095
Source URL:   weblog icon https://weblogoa.com/articles/wjphe.2026.f3001
Permanent Identifier (DOI) :   doi icon https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21361948

Assessing the Gap: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Adult Vaccination Among Healthcare Professionals in West Uttar Pradesh

Rahul Garg 1 *
Rajeev Kishore 2
1Professor, Department of Medicine, FH Medical College and Hospital, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
2Professor, Department of Medicine, Nawal Kishore Hospital, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India

Abstract

Background: Adult immunization remains underutilized despite its proven benefits. Healthcare professionals (HCPs) play a pivotal role in vaccination implementation, yet their knowledge levels may vary significantly.

Objective: To assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding adult vaccination schedules among HCPs in a tertiary care hospital of West Uttar Pradesh.

Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 217 HCPs (doctors, nurses, and pharmacists) using a structured questionnaire assessing demographics, knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding adult vaccination.

Results: While 52.5% of participants demonstrated moderate knowledge, only 19.8% had good knowledge. Significant discrepancies existed between professional categories: doctors (mean score 65.2±14.8), nurses (40.3±13.7), and pharmacists (35.2±12.5). Although 91.2% HCPs showed positive attitudes, only 53.1% doctors regularly recommended vaccines. Awareness was highest for COVID vaccine (99.1%) and traditional vaccines (Hepatitis B: 87.1%, Tetanus: 85.3%) but lowest for newer vaccines (Pneumococcal: 42.9%, Herpes Zoster: 22.1%). Primary barriers included lack of institutional protocols (73.7%), time constraints (66.4%), and perceived patient non-affordability (63.1%).

Conclusion: Despite positive attitudes, significant knowledge-practice gaps exist among HCPs. Targeted educational interventions and institutional protocols are needed to improve adult vaccination coverage.

Keywords: Adult Immunization; Healthcare Professionals; Knowledge; Attitude; Practices; Vaccination Schedule

Citation

Garg R, Kishore R. Assessing the Gap: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Adult Vaccination Among Healthcare Professionals in West Uttar Pradesh. WebLog J Public Health Epidemiol. wjphe.2026.f3001. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21361948
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