Awareness of Covid-19 Symptoms, Risk Factors, and Vaccinations in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15513668 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Ewa Krzystanek (0000-0003-4441-3088, Medical University of Silesia, corresponding author), Agata Jurczak (Medical University of Silesia), Kinga Kocur (Medical University of Silesia), Jakub Jurkiewicz (Medical University of Silesia), Aleksandra Kaczmarczyk (Medical University of Silesia) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 3366-3366 |
| Publication date | 2022-03-12 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph19063366 |
| PMID | 35329050 |
| OpenAlex | W4220762446 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 48 |
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is the most common chronic autoimmune disease of the central nervous system, affecting around 2.8 million people worldwide. Patients' knowledge about COVID-19 infection, and their proper protective actions, may reduce the risk of infection. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge of patients with MS about SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19 illness, the relationship between MS and COVID-19, willingness to be vaccinated, and the impact of the pandemic on MS care. An original, anonymous, 35-items, self-reported questionnaire was used in both web-based and on-site survey formats. Two-hundred and forty-eight questionnaires were analyzed (mean age 40.8 ± 10.6 years, 77.8% women). Participants reported the use of multiple sources of information, and the most common were websites (77.8%) and television (59.3%). The majority of participants knew the correct symptoms of COVID-19 or transmission routes (94.4%), and accepted the pandemic's restrictions (96.8%). A total of 93.2% considered SARS-CoV-2 as highly infectious, and 69% thought they were at higher risk of being infected with SARS-CoV-2, mainly because of immunodeficiency (82.7%). Although most of them were afraid of COVID-19 (69.0%), only two-thirds wanted to be vaccinated. Patients who were afraid of COVID-19 had a 3.5-times higher chance to declare willingness for vaccination. A total of 29.8% patients claimed that the COVID-19 pandemic limited access to the healthcare system. This study shows that Polish patients with MS represent a good level of knowledge about COVID-19 disease, and acceptance for public rules, but their willingness for vaccinations is not sufficient. Country-wide educational campaigns should be conducted, particularly on the internet and TV. Restrictions in healthcare facilities should be balanced to secure access for patients with MS
2019-20 coronavirus outbreak · Betacoronavirus · Biology · Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 · Coronavirus Infections · Disease · Infectious disease (medical specialty · MEDLINE · Multiple sclerosis · Outbreak · Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2 · Vaccination · Medicine · SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research · Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy · Virology and Viral Diseases · Immunology · Internal Medicine · Virology
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| Citations per year | 0.33 |
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| Citation span | 2023 - 2023 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |