Table 11 Comparasion of the Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccination centers during the vaccine preparation process*
From: Vaccination process evaluation at COVID-19 vaccination centers in Lebanon: a national study
Questions | PZ N = 20 (%) | AZ N = 13 (%) | Total vaccines N = 33 (%) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1. Proper hygiene is followed during the preparation process | ||||
 No | 1 (5.0) | 1 (7.7) | 2 (6.1) | 0.84 |
 Yes | 15 (75.0) | 8 (61.5) | 23 (69.7) | |
 Not observed | 4 (20.0) | 4 (30.8) | 8 (24.2) | |
2. Double check vial label and expiration date prior to drawing up | ||||
 No | 1 (5.0) | 0 (0.0) | 10 (30.3) | 0.808 |
 Yes | 15 (75.0) | 9 (69.2) | 15 (45.5) | |
 Not observed | 4 (20.0) | 4 (30.8) | 8 (24.2) | |
3. Qualified and well-trained individuals are responsible for the vaccine preparation | ||||
 No | 1 (5.0) | 1 (7.7) | 2 (6.1) | 1.0 |
 Yes | 19 (95.0) | 12 (92.3) | 31 (93.9) | |
4. Vaccines are being prepared in a designated area, away from any potentially contaminated items | ||||
 No | 1 (5.0) | 1 (7.7) | 2 (6.1) | 1.0 |
 Yes | 19 (95.0) | 12 (92.3) | 31 (93.9) | |
5. Time of preparation is documented | ||||
 No | 5 (25.0) | 8 (61.5) | 13 (39.4) | 0.036* |
 Yes | 15 (75.0) | 5 (38.5) | 20 (60.6) | |
6. Name of the vaccine and lot number are documented | ||||
 No | 2 (10.0) | 1 (7.7) | 3 (9.1) | 1.0 |
 Yes | 18 (90.0) | 12 (92.3) | 30 (90.9) | |
7. Once drawn up, vaccines are kept at room temperature (+ 2 °C to + 25 °C) up to 6 h | ||||
 No | 1 (5.0) | 0 (0.0) | 1 (3.0) | 1.0 |
 Yes | 19 (95.0) | 13 (100.0) | 32 (97.0) | |