COVID-19 Vaccine Perceptions Among Patients With Chronic Disease in a Large Gastroenterology and Hepatology Practice.
Am J Gastroenterol
; 116(6): 1345-1349, 2021 06 01.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1194822
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
To assess beliefs about safety, effectiveness, and delivery of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine among chronic Gastroenterology and Hepatology patients at an academic health system.METHODS:
We asked about vaccine beliefs, vaccine concerns, and preferred location to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.RESULTS:
A total of 1,215 patients responded (response rate 37%). Most patients believed that vaccines are safe, effective, and that they would take the COVID-19 vaccine at a medical office or pharmacy. However, we identified important sociodemographic factors associated with vaccine hesitancy.DISCUSSION:
Patients have high level of trust in the COVID-19 vaccine and are likely to follow their specialist physician recommendations.
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
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Vaccination
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COVID-19 Vaccines
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Observational study
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Randomized controlled trials
Topics:
Vaccines
Limits:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Language:
English
Journal:
Am J Gastroenterol
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Ajg.0000000000001270
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