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COVID-19 Vaccine Perception and Hesitancy Among Patients With Sickle Cell Disease in the Western Region of Saudi Arabia.
Jan, Hamza; Waheeb, Abdullah; AlAhwal, Hatem; Almohammadi, Abdullah; Al-Marzouki, Adel; Barefah, Ahmed; Bahashawan, Salem; Radhwi, Osman.
  • Jan H; Hematology, King Abdulaziz University Faculty of Medicine, Jeddah, SAU.
  • Waheeb A; Hematology, King Abdulaziz University Faculty of Medicine, Jeddah, SAU.
  • AlAhwal H; Hematology, King Abdulaziz University Faculty of Medicine, Jeddah, SAU.
  • Almohammadi A; Hematology Research Unit, King Fahd Medical Research Center, Jeddah, SAU.
  • Al-Marzouki A; Hematology, King Abdulaziz University Faculty of Medicine, Jeddah, SAU.
  • Barefah A; Hematology Research Unit, King Fahd Medical Research Center, Jeddah, SAU.
  • Bahashawan S; Hematology, King Abdulaziz University Faculty of Medicine, Jeddah, SAU.
  • Radhwi O; Hematology Research Unit, King Fahd Medical Research Center, Jeddah, SAU.
Cureus ; 14(1): e21026, 2022 Jan.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1633577
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

 In the era of the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the race toward shielding the public through vaccination is still going. Patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) require special consideration given their medical needs and the common side effects of immunization, affecting their decision. Therefore, we aimed to assess the perception and hesitancy toward COVID-19 vaccination in this population and explore the possible factors when it comes to vaccination decisions.

METHODS:

 The present cross-sectional phone interview study was conducted between May 10 and 20, 2021. The questionnaire was administered by the medical staff. The participants were all patients with SCD presented to King Abdulaziz University Hospital in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Results:

 Out of 346 patients, 147 patients agreed to participate. Only 52 (35.37%) patients received at least one dose of the nationally available vaccines, and there were no reported serious side effects. Among the unvaccinated participants, 45 patients (47.8%) were undecided. The most reported reasons for hesitancy were the fear of developing complications as their acquaintance had and the fear of developing brain blood clots post vaccination.

CONCLUSIONS:

 The number of vaccinated patients with SCD was unfortunately low in our study, secondary to hesitancy. This represents a significant barrier and needs to be tackled appropriately at any proper interaction with a patient with SCD. The absence of major side effects and vaso-occlusive crises is assuring.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Observational study / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Vaccines Language: English Journal: Cureus Year: 2022 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Observational study / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Vaccines Language: English Journal: Cureus Year: 2022 Document Type: Article