Stroke and TIA Survivors’ Perceptions of The COVID-19 Vaccine: Cross Sectional Survey (original) (raw)
BackgroundPeople who experience a stroke or transient ischaemic attack (TIA) have greater risks of complications from contracting COVID-19. Vaccine uptake in this vulnerable population is important to reduce the burden of COVID-19 on healthcare services and society. To prevent vaccine hesitancy and maximise compliance, we need to better understand individuals’ views on the vaccine. We aimed to explore perspectives of people with stroke/TIA on the COVID-19 vaccine and influences on its uptake.MethodWe conducted a cross-sectional, electronic open survey comprising multiple choice and free text questions. Convenience sampling was used to recruit people who have experienced a stroke and/or TIA, and were residents in the UK or Ireland.ResultsThe survey was completed by 377 stroke/TIA survivors. 87% (328/377) had either received the first vaccine or were booked to have it. The vaccine was declined by 2% (7/377) and 3% (11/377) had been offered the vaccine but not yet taken it up. 8% (30/3...
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