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COVID-19 vaccination in individuals with spina bifida: A national survey.

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Aksenov, LI; Myers, J; Widener-Burrows, D; Thibadeau, J; Struwe, S; Kelly, MS
Published in: Journal of pediatric rehabilitation medicine
January 2022

This study aimed to conduct a national survey of individuals with spina bifida (SB) and their care partners to assess COVID-19 vaccination behaviors and vaccine uptake.A survey instrument was designed to assess current vaccination status, general perceptions towards vaccinations, and barriers to vaccination within the SB community. Surveys were administered to individuals with SB or their representing care partner. Chi-squared and independent-samples t-tests were used to analyze the relationship between vaccine uptake and demographics. Multivariable logistic regression modeling was used to test which predictors impacted the odds that a participant received a COVID vaccine.A total of 1,412 participants completed the questionnaire, and 1,145 participants reported their COVID-19 vaccine status. The most common reason for not getting vaccinated was a concern about vaccine safety and efficacy. Overall, healthcare professional recommendations played a significant (OR 2.77 p < 0.001) role in whether to get vaccinated.About one in five individuals with SB have not received any COVID-19 vaccine. Actionable and modifiable factors were identified which may help increase vaccine uptake. Importantly, health providers play a critical role in COVID-19 vaccination messaging and should emphasize vaccine safety and efficacy.

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Journal of pediatric rehabilitation medicine

DOI

EISSN

1875-8894

ISSN

1874-5393

Publication Date

January 2022

Volume

15

Issue

4

Start / End Page

549 / 557

Related Subject Headings

  • Vaccination
  • Spinal Dysraphism
  • Humans
  • Health Personnel
  • COVID-19 Vaccines
  • COVID-19
  • 3213 Paediatrics
  • 1114 Paediatrics and Reproductive Medicine
 

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Aksenov, L. I., Myers, J., Widener-Burrows, D., Thibadeau, J., Struwe, S., & Kelly, M. S. (2022). COVID-19 vaccination in individuals with spina bifida: A national survey. Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, 15(4), 549–557. https://doi.org/10.3233/prm-220091
Aksenov, Leonid I., John Myers, Dawne Widener-Burrows, Judy Thibadeau, Sara Struwe, and Maryellen S. Kelly. “COVID-19 vaccination in individuals with spina bifida: A national survey.Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine 15, no. 4 (January 2022): 549–57. https://doi.org/10.3233/prm-220091.
Aksenov LI, Myers J, Widener-Burrows D, Thibadeau J, Struwe S, Kelly MS. COVID-19 vaccination in individuals with spina bifida: A national survey. Journal of pediatric rehabilitation medicine. 2022 Jan;15(4):549–57.
Aksenov, Leonid I., et al. “COVID-19 vaccination in individuals with spina bifida: A national survey.Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, vol. 15, no. 4, Jan. 2022, pp. 549–57. Epmc, doi:10.3233/prm-220091.
Aksenov LI, Myers J, Widener-Burrows D, Thibadeau J, Struwe S, Kelly MS. COVID-19 vaccination in individuals with spina bifida: A national survey. Journal of pediatric rehabilitation medicine. 2022 Jan;15(4):549–557.

Published In

Journal of pediatric rehabilitation medicine

DOI

EISSN

1875-8894

ISSN

1874-5393

Publication Date

January 2022

Volume

15

Issue

4

Start / End Page

549 / 557

Related Subject Headings

  • Vaccination
  • Spinal Dysraphism
  • Humans
  • Health Personnel
  • COVID-19 Vaccines
  • COVID-19
  • 3213 Paediatrics
  • 1114 Paediatrics and Reproductive Medicine