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Using Behavioral Science to Address COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among Cancer Survivors: Communication Strategies and Research Opportunities.

Using Behavioral Science to Address COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among Cancer Survivors: Communication Strategies and Research Opportunities.

Authors :
Vanderpool RC
Gaysynsky A
Chou WS
Tonorezos ES
Source :
Journal of behavioral medicine [J Behav Med] 2023 Apr; Vol. 46 (1-2), pp. 366-376. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Mar 19.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Due to cancer survivors' increased vulnerability to complications from COVID-19, addressing vaccine hesitancy and improving vaccine uptake among this population is a public health priority. However, several factors may complicate efforts to increase vaccine confidence in this population, including the underrepresentation of cancer patients in COVID-19 vaccine trials and distinct recommendations for vaccine administration and timing for certain subgroups of survivors. Evidence suggests vaccine communication efforts targeting survivors could benefit from strategies that consider factors such as social norms, risk perceptions, and trust. However, additional behavioral research is needed to help the clinical and public health community better understand, and more effectively respond to, drivers of vaccine hesitancy among survivors and ensure optimal protection against COVID-19 for this at-risk population. Knowledge generated by this research could also have an impact beyond the current COVID-19 pandemic by informing future vaccination efforts and communication with cancer survivors more broadly.<br /> (© 2022. This is a U.S. government work and not under copyright protection in the U.S.; foreign copyright protection may apply.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1573-3521
Volume :
46
Issue :
1-2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of behavioral medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
35305205
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10865-022-00304-7