Experiences and perspectives of cancer stakeholders regarding COVID-19 vaccination.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

The risk of dying from COVID-19 is higher for those who are older, immune-compromised, or chronically ill. Vaccines are an effective strategy in reducing mortality and morbidity from COVID-19. However, for COVID-19 vaccination programs to reach full potential, vaccines must be taken up by those at greatest risk, such as cancer patients. Understanding the perspectives of all stakeholders involved in cancer patient COVID-19 vaccine uptake will be critical to ensuring appropriate support, and information is provided to facilitate vaccination. The aim of this research was to explore the longitudinal views of cancer stakeholders regarding COVID-19 vaccination.

Methods

Semistructured interviews were conducted with cancer patients (n = 23), family members (n = 10), cancer healt

SUBMITTER: Bartley N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9349780 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature