Willingness to receive COVID-19 vaccination and adverse effects after vaccination in breast cancer survivors during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional retrospective study of a Chinese population.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Breast cancer (BC) patients have a higher mortality rate after COVID-19 infection, but data on vaccination of BC patients and attitude towards COVID-19 vaccination and safety after vaccination are lacking. We wanted to understand the willingness and factors of BC survivors to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, and their adverse reactions. The purpose is to judge the safety of vaccination, and find strategies to promote vaccination in BC patients.

Methods

Offline and online questionnaire surveys were provided in outpatient clinics and on an online follow-up platform, respectively, to collect information. Factors influencing vaccination willingness were analyzed by univariate and multivariate logistic regression. All statistical tests were performed bilaterally, and a P va

SUBMITTER: Jiang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9929794 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature