Objective: Vulnerable populations are being more severely impacted by the ongoing pandemic, and the recent release of vaccines for Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19) may offer them protection. The aim of this study was to investigate the willingness of homeless persons to be vaccinated against COVID-19; secondary aims were to analyze the immunization coverage for other conditions. Patients and methods: The acceptance of COVID-19 vaccine and immunization coverage for other conditions were investigated through a form in 112 persons experiencing homelessness referring to the primary care medical services of the Eleemosynaria Apostolica, Holy See. Results: Most subjects, with a male preponderance, were willing to be vaccinated against COVID-19 (64.3%), 3.6% were unsure and 32.1% preferred not to be vaccinated. When answering questions on the immunization coverage for tuberculosis and hepatitis A and B, most subjects reported not to be vaccinated (48.2%, 56.2% and 55.3%, respectively) or did not know (33%, 28.6% and 27.7%). Conclusions: A significant portion of our sample declared to be willing to be vaccinated against COVID-19. It would be auspicious that the recent statements from several countries on the importance to extend COVID-19 vaccination to fragile populations be followed by the distribution of the vaccine to these populations.

Iacoella, C., Ralli, M., Maggiolini, A., Arcangeli, A., Ercoli, L. (2021). Acceptance of COVID-19 vaccine among persons experiencing homelessness in the City of Rome, Italy. EUROPEAN REVIEW FOR MEDICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL SCIENCES, 25(7), 3132-3135 [10.26355/eurrev_202104_25568].

Acceptance of COVID-19 vaccine among persons experiencing homelessness in the City of Rome, Italy

Ercoli, L
2021-04-01

Abstract

Objective: Vulnerable populations are being more severely impacted by the ongoing pandemic, and the recent release of vaccines for Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19) may offer them protection. The aim of this study was to investigate the willingness of homeless persons to be vaccinated against COVID-19; secondary aims were to analyze the immunization coverage for other conditions. Patients and methods: The acceptance of COVID-19 vaccine and immunization coverage for other conditions were investigated through a form in 112 persons experiencing homelessness referring to the primary care medical services of the Eleemosynaria Apostolica, Holy See. Results: Most subjects, with a male preponderance, were willing to be vaccinated against COVID-19 (64.3%), 3.6% were unsure and 32.1% preferred not to be vaccinated. When answering questions on the immunization coverage for tuberculosis and hepatitis A and B, most subjects reported not to be vaccinated (48.2%, 56.2% and 55.3%, respectively) or did not know (33%, 28.6% and 27.7%). Conclusions: A significant portion of our sample declared to be willing to be vaccinated against COVID-19. It would be auspicious that the recent statements from several countries on the importance to extend COVID-19 vaccination to fragile populations be followed by the distribution of the vaccine to these populations.
apr-2021
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Rilevanza internazionale
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Settore MED/17 - MALATTIE INFETTIVE
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Iacoella, C., Ralli, M., Maggiolini, A., Arcangeli, A., Ercoli, L. (2021). Acceptance of COVID-19 vaccine among persons experiencing homelessness in the City of Rome, Italy. EUROPEAN REVIEW FOR MEDICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL SCIENCES, 25(7), 3132-3135 [10.26355/eurrev_202104_25568].
Iacoella, C; Ralli, M; Maggiolini, A; Arcangeli, A; Ercoli, L
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