Barriers to Coronavirus Disease 19 vaccination in patients with obesity

Kizilkaya, Mehmet; Kilic, Sarah; Öncel, Deniz; Mamidanna, Swati; Daliparty, Vasudev Malik; Yılmaz, Serhan; Bozkurt, Mehmet Abdussamet; Sibic, Osman; Sayan, Mutlay

doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2022.08.021

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“…However, empirical evidence regarding the presence of pre-existing conditions as factors influencing vaccine uptake varies. For instance, in a study conducted by Kizilkaya et al, obese patients were observed to be more likely to be unvaccinated [56]. Another study reported a higher prevalence of unvaccinated individuals among those with chronic conditions [57].…”

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Vaccine Uptake and Intentions: Insights from a Texas Survey on Factors Influencing COVID-19 Vaccination Decisions

Tiruneh,

Cuccaro,

Elliott

et al. 2024

Vaccines

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The effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines depends on widespread vaccine uptake. Employing a telephone-administered weighted survey with 19,502 participants, we examined the determinants of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among adults in Texas. We used multiple regression analysis with LASSO-selected variables to identify factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine uptake and intentions to receive the vaccine among the unvaccinated. The prevalence of unvaccinated individuals (22%) was higher among those aged 18–39, males, White respondents, English speakers, uninsured individuals, those facing financial challenges, and individuals expressing no concern about contracting the illness. In a fully adjusted regression model, higher odds of being unvaccinated were observed among males (aOR 1.11), the uninsured (aOR 1.38), smokers (aOR 1.56), and those facing financial struggles (aOR 1.62). Conversely, Asians, Blacks, and Hispanics were less likely to be unvaccinated compared to Whites. Among the unvaccinated, factors associated with stronger intent to receive the vaccine included age (over 65 years), Black and Hispanic ethnicity, and perceived risk of infection. Hispanic individuals, the uninsured, those covered by public insurance, and those facing financial challenges were more likely to encounter barriers to vaccine receipt. These findings underscore the importance of devising tailored strategies, emphasizing nuanced approaches that account for demographic, socioeconomic, and attitudinal factors in vaccine distribution and public health interventions.

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Vaccine Uptake and Intentions: Insights from a Texas Survey on Factors Influencing COVID-19 Vaccination Decisions

Tiruneh,

Cuccaro,

Elliott

et al. 2024

Vaccines

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“…The present study showed that the vaccination uptake was lowest among individuals with obesity in every age group, however, factors that may have caused the lower vaccine uptake in people with obesity were not known from the survey. Recent studies have reported that higher COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy was observed among individuals with obesity [ 50 , 51 ]. These studies showed that fear and skepticism towards the COVID-19 vaccination increased with weight and were associated with higher vaccine refusal.…”

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Body Mass Index and Risk for COVID-19-Related Hospitalization in Adults Aged 50 and Older in Europe

Ohno

Dzúrová

2022

Nutrients

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Higher body mass index (BMI) has been associated with a higher risk for severe COVID-19 outcomes. The aim of this study was to investigate associations among BMI, underlying health conditions and hospital admission as well as the effects of COVID-19 vaccines in adults aged 50 years and older in Europe using data from the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (SHARE) which was collected from June to August 2021, shortly after the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic occurred in Europe. Survey data totalling 1936 individuals were used for statistical analyses to calculate the likelihood of hospitalization due to COVID-19 infection in relation to BMI, sociodemographic factors, comorbidities and COVID vaccination status. Approximately 16% of individuals testing positive for COVID-19 were hospitalized for COVID-19, and over 75% of these hospitalized individuals were either overweight or obese. The likelihood of hospitalization for individuals with obesity was approximately 1.5 times (CI [1.05–2.05]) higher than those with a healthy weight (BMI = 18.5–24.9 kg/m2) after adjusting for BMI, sex and age. After adjusting for sociodemographic factors, vaccination and comorbidities, the likelihood of hospitalization for individuals with obesity was 1.34 times higher than those with a healthy weight (CI [0.94–1.90]). Vaccine uptake was lowest in individuals with obesity (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2) in all age groups. Individuals who had not received a vaccine were 1.8 times more likely to be hospitalized (CI [1.34–2.30]). Across European regions, obesity is associated with higher odds of hospitalization, and vaccination may be effective to reduce these odds for older adults.

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COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Turkey: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Gulle,

Oren,

Dal

2023

Epidemiol. Infect.

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This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to estimate the prevalence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine hesitancy in Turkey, which can aid future health policies and strategies. A comprehensive search was conducted on various databases using keywords related to COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Turkey. Quality assessment was performed using Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) checklist for prevalence studies. Data extraction was conducted. The random effect model (DerSimonian and Laird method) was used in pooled prevalence data analysis (95% confidence interval [CI]). A total of 1,072 articles were identified. After removing duplicates and excluding articles, 61 articles remained for bias assessment. Among these, 19 articles with low risk of bias were included in the review and meta-analysis. Total population included in the analysis was 15,164, vaccine hesitancy was 30.5% (95% Cl: 24.3–36.8%). Prevalence of the vaccine hesitancy was found to be 39.8% (95% Cl: 31.4–48.2%) in studies conducted before the initiation of vaccination, while in studies conducted after the commencement of vaccination, hesitancy was 20.4% (95% Cl: 12.9–28%). We suggest conducting high-quality studies in different populations to understand the level of vaccine hesitancy, as many of the previous studies have mainly focused on healthcare workers and students, and rest were community-based studies, which have generally shown high bias. Also, we suggest that early vaccination can reduce vaccine hesitancy.

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Barriers to Coronavirus Disease 19 vaccination in patients with obesity

Cited by 3 publications

References 28 publications

Vaccine Uptake and Intentions: Insights from a Texas Survey on Factors Influencing COVID-19 Vaccination Decisions

Vaccine Uptake and Intentions: Insights from a Texas Survey on Factors Influencing COVID-19 Vaccination Decisions

Body Mass Index and Risk for COVID-19-Related Hospitalization in Adults Aged 50 and Older in Europe

COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Turkey: A systematic review and meta-analysis

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