Low uptake of COVID-19 booster doses among elderly cancer patients in China: A multicentre cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Vaccination is a crucial measure to control the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. The elderly and cancer populations both are more susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 and have higher mortality. However, the uptake of COVID-19 vaccine booster doses among elderly cancer patients remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and associates of COVID-19 vaccine booster doses uptake in elderly cancer patients.

Methods

A multi-center cross-sectional survey was conducted in four general populations of China province from April to June 2022. Demographic and clinical characteristics, as well as COVID-19 vaccination status and reasons for not uptake booster doses, were collected through face-to-face interviews and medical records. Multivariable

SUBMITTER: Chai R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10835334 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature