Understanding COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and resistance: another challenge in cancer patients

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

A global survey of potential acceptance of a COVID-19 vaccine

Jeffrey V. Lazarus et al.

Summary: Survey data from 19 countries reveals varying attitudes towards acceptance of a COVID-19 vaccine, with trust in government being linked to vaccine confidence.

NATURE MEDICINE (2021)

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Article Medicine, General & Internal

Acceptance of a COVID-19 Vaccine and Its Related Determinants among the General Adult Population in Kuwait

Yosor Alqudeimat et al.

Summary: The study found that 53.1% of adults in Kuwait were willing to accept a COVID-19 vaccine. Men were more willing than women, those with health-related risk perceptions regarding vaccines were less willing, and individuals who had previously received an influenza vaccine were more likely to accept a COVID-19 vaccine. Willingness to receive the COVID-19 vaccine increased with perceived risk of infection.

MEDICAL PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE (2021)

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Article Oncology

Priority COVID-19 Vaccination for Patients with Cancer while Vaccine Supply Is Limited

Antoni Ribas et al.

Summary: Patients with cancer, especially those with hematologic malignancies, are considered among the very high-risk groups for priority COVID-19 vaccination due to the confluence of risk factors between cancer and the virus, which may increase exposure and suppress immune responses.

CANCER DISCOVERY (2021)

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Article Immunology

Predictors of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in the UK household longitudinal study

Elaine Robertson et al.

Summary: Overall, vaccine hesitancy in the UK is low, but higher in women, younger age groups, and those with lower education levels. Vaccine hesitancy is particularly high in certain ethnic minority groups, calling for urgent action to address the issue.

BRAIN BEHAVIOR AND IMMUNITY (2021)

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Letter Oncology

Acceptance of SARS-CoV-2 vaccination among French patients with cancer: a cross-sectional survey

J. Barriere et al.

ANNALS OF ONCOLOGY (2021)

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Editorial Material Medicine, General & Internal

Designing an Independent Public Health Agency

Jacqueline Salwa et al.

NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE (2021)

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Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Acceptance and attitudes toward COVID-19 vaccines: A cross-sectional study from Jordan

Tamam El-Elimat et al.

Summary: The public acceptability of COVID-19 vaccines is relatively low in Jordan, with certain demographics like males, those who have taken the seasonal influenza vaccine, those who believe vaccines are generally safe, and those willing to pay for the vaccines being more likely to accept them. Conversely, those over 35, employed individuals, those who believe in COVID-19 conspiracies, and those who do not trust any information source on COVID-19 vaccines are less likely to accept them. Health authorities in Jordan should implement systematic interventions to address vaccine hesitancy and improve acceptance rates.

PLOS ONE (2021)

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Article Rheumatology

Willingness to get the COVID-19 vaccine among patients with rheumatic diseases, healthcare workers and general population in Turkey: a web-based survey

Berna Yurttas et al.

Summary: Vaccination against COVID-19 is considered an effective strategy, but there is low acceptance among patients with rheumatic diseases and the general population. Concerns mainly revolve around potential side effects, unknown scientific outcomes, and lack of trust. Healthcare policies should focus on communication, building confidence, and increasing demand for the COVID-19 vaccine.

RHEUMATOLOGY INTERNATIONAL (2021)

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Article Immunology

COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy among French People Living with HIV

Alexandre Vallee et al.

Summary: The study revealed that nearly one third of people living with HIV were hesitant towards the COVID-19 vaccine, with concerns about their health, the requirement of vaccination, and their chronic disease status being the main factors influencing acceptance. Conversely, general vaccine refusal, concerns about side effects, and belief in existing immunity were the main factors driving vaccine hesitancy.

VACCINES (2021)

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Article Food Science & Technology

Recent advances in potential drug therapies combating COVID-19 and related coronaviruses-A perspective

Shivraj Hariram Nile et al.

Summary: This review discusses various potential therapies for COVID-19 utilizing a range of compounds, including small molecules, bioactive compounds, nucleoside and nucleotide analogs, peptides, antibodies, natural products, and synthetic compounds targeting the molecular signaling network involved in the disease. More than 230 natural and chemically synthesized drug therapies are described, focusing on recent advances in research and development of their chemical, structural, and functional properties for possible novel therapeutic targets against SARS-CoV-2.

FOOD AND CHEMICAL TOXICOLOGY (2021)

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Article Psychology, Multidisciplinary

Behavioral and Attitudinal Correlates of Trusted Sources of COVID-19 Vaccine Information in the US

Carl A. Latkin et al.

Summary: The study found that trust in politically conservative sources and mainstream sources of information is related to willingness to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and views on prioritization of vaccination for vulnerable populations. Additionally, ensuring fair, equitable, and transparent access and distribution mechanisms is crucial for building trust in public health systems.

BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (2021)

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Editorial Material Oncology