Coronavirus Anxiety Level and COVID-19 Vaccine Attitude Among Patients With Hematological Malignancies
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Tarih
2023
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Springernature
Erişim Hakkı
info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
Özet
Introduction: The COVID-19 vaccine is the most essential tool for altering the pandemic's trajectory. The pandemic's control is complicated by society's unwillingness to vaccinate. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to assess patients with hematological malignancies and their attitudes regarding COVID-19 immunization and to investigate COVID-19 anxiety in this susceptible population. yMethods: In this cross-sectional study, 165 patients with hematological malignancies were included. COVID-19 anxiety was evaluated with the coronavirus anxiety scale (CAS), and COVID-19 vaccine attitude was evaluated with the Vaccine Attitudes Review (VAX) scale. Results: The mean CAS score was 2.42 ( 0-17). There were 22 (13%) participants with a mean CAS score of >= 9. Half of the participants had a CAS score of 0. The CAS score was higher in females ( p = 0.023). Similarly, it was significantly higher in patients who were not in remission for hematological malignancy and who received active chemotherapy (p = 0.010). The mean VAX score was 49.07 +/- 8.76 (27-72). Most of the participants (64%) had a neutral attitude toward the COVID-19 vaccination. In a survey of 165 patients, 55% said that they were skeptical about vaccination safety, and 58% said that they were concerned about unintended side effects. In addition, 90% expressed moderate concerns about commercial profiteering. Natural immunity was preferred by 30% of the participants. There was no statistically significant correlation between CAS scores and the Vaccine Attitudes Review (VAX) scale. Conclusion: This study draws attention to the level of anxiety in patients with hematological malignancies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Negative attitudes toward the COVID-19 vaccine are worrisome for at-risk patient groups. We think that patients with hematological malignancies should be informed to eliminate their hesitations about COVID-19 vaccines.
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coronavirus disease; covid 19; vaccination attitudes; coronavirus anxiety scale; sars-cov-2; hematological malignancy; covid-19 vaccination
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Cureus Journal of Medical Science
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Q3
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15
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5
