Public Confidence for Undergoing Elective Plastic Surgery Procedures during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 vaccine rollout has since been followed by a gradual resumption of elective surgery. Many individuals remain cautious about visiting a hospital or clinic to undergo surgery. As plastic surgeons are starting to resume elective surgery at this time, it is important to understand the perspectives of potential patients and the concerns they may have.

Methods

A survey was distributed to participants in the United States through Amazon's Mechanical Turk (mTurk) during March of 2021. Participants were surveyed regarding their views on the severity of COVID-19, vaccination status, and how much COVID-19 has affected their interest in undergoing surgery.

Results

Thirty-nine percent of respondents were either no longer willing or less willing to undergo e

SUBMITTER: Manstein SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9400545 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature