Description
We study the effect of mandates requiring COVID-19 vaccination among healthcare industry workers adopted in 2021 in the United States. There are long-standing
Reviewers: B McGarry (University of Rochester) | ๐๐๐โป๏ธโป๏ธ โข W Lyu (University of Memphis) | ๐๐๐๐โป๏ธ โข M Genie (University of Newcastle), A Gebremariam (World Bank Group), E Demeke & H Nigus (Policy Studies Institute) | ๐๐๐๐๐
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Summary of Reviews: The reviewers agree that the study is generally well-executed, utilizing a difference-in-difference model to show that mandates likely decreased the probability of working in healthcare by 6%. However, they also point out potential confounding factors, such as pandemic-related burnout, health worker strikes, and changes in job opportunities. One reviewer recommends analyzing the effects of mandate removals and exploring alternative strategies to increase vaccination rates without worsening workforce shortages. Another suggests including the potential benefits of vaccine mandates for a more balanced perspective. All reviewers stress the importance of considering these findings in the development of public health policies.
Reviewer 1 (Brian Mโฆ) | ๐๐๐ โป๏ธโป๏ธ
Reviewer 2 (Wei Lโฆ) | ๐๐๐๐โป๏ธ
Reviewer 3 (Mesfin Gโฆ, Aregawi Gโฆ, Eyoual Dโฆ & Halefom Nโฆ ) | ๐๐๐๐๐
RR:C19 Strength of Evidence Scale Key ๐ โป๏ธโป๏ธโป๏ธโป๏ธ = Misleading ๐๐ โป๏ธโป๏ธโป๏ธ = Not Informative ๐๐๐ โป๏ธโป๏ธ = Potentially Informative ๐๐๐๐โป๏ธ = Reliable ๐๐๐๐๐ = Strong |
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