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Impact of corona-phobia on attitudes and acceptance towards COVID-19 vaccine among cancer patients: a single-center study.
Erdem, Dilek; Karaman, Irem.
  • Erdem D; VM Medical Park Samsun Hospital, Department of Medical Oncology, Samsun, Turkey.
  • Karaman I; Medical Student(MS)/Intern Doctor, School of Medicine, Bahcesehir University, Istanbul/TURKEY.
Future Oncol ; 18(4): 457-469, 2022 Feb.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1547165
ABSTRACT

Aim:

This study aimed to assess the impact of COVID-19 phobia and related factors on attitude towards COVID-19 vaccine in cancer patients.

Methods:

A prospective cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted with 300 adult patients using a validated COVID-19 Phobia Scale (C19P-S) and related survey to determine the factors affecting vaccine acceptance between May-June 2021.

Results:

Regarding the COVID-19 vaccine willingness, 86.7% accepted vaccination, 6.3% were hesitant and 7% refused vaccination. Patients that accepted vaccination had significantly higher C19P-S scores in general, and in psychological and psychosomatic subdivisions. Univariate analysis revealed that increased age, being retired, and being married were significantly associated with willingness to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Conclusion:

The majority of patients had high 'coronophobia' levels which were associated with increased willingness for the COVID-19 vaccines. Minimizing negative attitudes towards vaccines will most likely be achieved by raising awareness in the cancer population about COVID-19 vaccine.
Plain language summary Cancer patients are considered among the privileged group for the COVID-19 vaccination. The investigators conducted a survey assessing the relationship between 'coronaphobia' and related factors and vaccine acceptance among patients with cancer. A total of 300 patients completed a questionnaire assessing the factors affecting vaccine acceptance. Most (86.7%) patients accepted vaccination and have higher levels of fear against COVID-19, while 7% refused vaccination. Patients who have increased age, are retired and married had a higher tendency to accept vaccination against COVID-19. The main reason for acceptance was the willingness to get protection, whereas the main reason for refusal was the fear of adverse effects.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Phobic Disorders / Fear / COVID-19 Vaccines / COVID-19 / Vaccination Hesitancy Type of study: Cohort study / Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Vaccines Limits: Adult / Aged / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged / Young adult Language: English Journal: Future Oncol Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Fon-2021-1015

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Phobic Disorders / Fear / COVID-19 Vaccines / COVID-19 / Vaccination Hesitancy Type of study: Cohort study / Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Vaccines Limits: Adult / Aged / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged / Young adult Language: English Journal: Future Oncol Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Fon-2021-1015