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ArticleJournal of global health2024

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

Ruiyu Chai, Jianzhou Yang, Rila Su, Xinquan Lan, Moxin Song, Lei Zhang, Junjie Xu

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7 authors at 4 institutions in 2 countries.

Ruiyu Chai *Clinical Research Academy, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China.
Jianzhou Yang *Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi, Shanxi Province, China.
Rila Su *Cancer Center of Inner Mongolia People's Hospital, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China.
Xinquan LanClinical Research Academy, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China.
Moxin SongClinical Research Academy, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China.
Lei ZhangDepartment of Oncology, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China.
Junjie XuClinical Research Academy, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China.
Peking University Shenzhen Hospital · CNChangzhi Medical College · CNChina Medical University · CNInner Mongolia People's Hospital · CN

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6 · The paper itself

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 logistic regression models were performed to explore the associates of the first COVID-19 booster dose vaccination uptake of cancer patients. Results: A total of 893 cancer patients were eventually included in this study, of which 279 (31.24%) were aged 65 or older and 614 (68.76%) were under 65 years old. The proportion of the first COVID-19 vaccine booster dose among cancer patients aged 65 and above was lower than among adults aged 65 (23.66 vs. 31.92%). Factors affecting individual-level variables among the aged 65 and above cancer patients group whether to uptake the first COVID-19 booster dose were negative attitudes toward COVID-19 vaccine booster dose, perceived subjective norm, perceived behavioural control, and other types of chronic disease. There is no significant difference in the incidence of related adverse reactions between the two age groups (P = 0.19). Conclusions: Low uptake of COVID-19 vaccine booster doses among elderly cancer patients is a significant concern and implies high susceptibility and high fatality when facing the emergence of SARS Cov-2 outbreak. Efforts to improve vaccine education and accessibility, particularly in rural areas, may help increase uptake and reduce the spread of SARS-Cov-2.

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COVID-19Immunization, SecondaryNeoplasmsAdultAgedChinaCOVID-19 VaccinesCross-Sectional StudiesHumansMiddle AgedSARS-CoV-2COVID-19 Vaccines

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