TY - JOUR
AU - Lyons, Nyla
AU - Bhagwandeen, Brendon
AU - Todd, Selena
AU - Boyce, Gregory
AU - Samaroo-Francis, Wendy
AU - Edwards, Jeffrey
PY - 2023
DA - March
TI - Correlates and Predictors of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among Persons Living With HIV in Trinidad and Tobago
JO - Cureus
VL - 15
IS - 3
DO - https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.3596
AB - Persons living with HIV may be at risk of more severe forms of COVID-19 infection and minimizing health risks largely depends on their acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccinations. This study examined the correlates and predictors of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among persons living with HIV in Trinidad and Tobago. A cross-sectional survey using a structured interview was conducted. Data were compiled on patient socio-demographics, diagnosed chronic diseases, psychological factors, and decisions to take the COVID-19 vaccine. Psychological factors such as confidence in the COVID-19 vaccine, perceived benefits of the vaccine, and cues to action were possible predictors of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy. This study underscored the continued need for strategies to increase confidence and knowledge about the benefits of taking the COVID-19 vaccine among persons living with HIV.
PB - Springer Nature
UR - https://researchportal.hw.ac.uk/en/publications/34ab1959-0fa8-43a1-849a-8e0d72446492
KW - Coronavirus (COVID-19)
ER