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COVID-19 Vaccination and Intent for Vaccination of Adults With Reported Medical Conditions.

Authors :
Lu, Peng-jun
Hung, Mei-Chuan
Jackson, Hannah L.
Kriss, Jennifer L.
Srivastav, Anup
Yankey, David
Santibanez, Tammy A.
Lee, James Tseryuan
Meng, Lu
Razzaghi, Hilda
Black, Carla L.
Elam-Evans, Laurie D.
Singleton, James A.
Source :
American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Nov2022, Vol. 63 Issue 5, p760-771. 12p.
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

<bold>Introduction: </bold>Individuals with certain medical conditions are at substantially increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19. The purpose of this study is to assess COVID-19 vaccination among U.S. adults with reported medical conditions.<bold>Methods: </bold>Data from the National Immunization Survey-Adult COVID Module collected during August 1-September 25, 2021 were analyzed in 2022 to assess COVID-19 vaccination status, intent, vaccine confidence, behavior, and experience among adults with reported medical conditions. Unadjusted and age-adjusted prevalence ratios (PRs and APRs) were generated using logistic regression and predictive marginals.<bold>Results: </bold>Overall, COVID-19 vaccination coverage with ≥1 dose was 81.8% among adults with reported medical conditions, and coverage was significantly higher compared with those without such conditions (70.3%) Among adults aged ≥18 years with medical conditions, COVID-19 vaccination coverage was significantly higher among those with a provider recommendation (86.5%) than those without (76.5%). Among all respondents, 9.2% of unvaccinated adults with medical conditions reported they were willing or open to vaccination. Adults who reported high risk medical conditions were more likely to report receiving a provider recommendation, often or always wearing masks during the last 7 days, concerning about getting COVID-19, thinking the vaccine is safe, and believing a COVID-19 vaccine is important for protection from COVID-19 infection than those without such conditions.<bold>Conclusions: </bold>Approximately 18.0% of those with reported medical conditions were unvaccinated. Receiving a provider recommendation was significantly associated with vaccination, reinforcing that provider recommendation is an important approach to increase vaccination coverage. Ensuring access to vaccine, addressing vaccination barriers, and increasing vaccine confidence can improve vaccination coverage among unvaccinated adults. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
07493797
Volume :
63
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
American Journal of Preventive Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
159600719
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amepre.2022.05.013