COVID-19 risk perception and vaccine acceptance in individuals with self-reported chronic respiratory or autoimmune conditions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

COVID-19 disproportionately affects those with preexisting conditions, but little research has determined whether those with chronic diseases view the pandemic itself differently - and whether there are differences between chronic diseases. We theorized that while individuals with respiratory disease or autoimmune disorders would perceive greater threat from COVID-19 and be more supportive of non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs), those with autoimmune disorders would be less likely to support vaccination-based interventions.

Methods

We conducted a two-wave online survey conducted in February and November 2021 asking respondents their beliefs about COVID-19 risk perception, adoption and support of interventions, willingness to be vaccinated against COVID-19, and

SUBMITTER: Smith BA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10158683 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature