COVID-19 vaccination status in people with spinal cord injury: Results from a cross-sectional study in Thailand

This study assessed COVID-19 vaccination rates among people with spinal cord injuries (SCI) in Thailand. It found that while most had received at least one dose, booster shot rates were lower compared to the general population. The research identified that negative attitudes towards vaccination and physical barriers such as transportation and inaccessible vaccination sites were significant obstacles. The study suggests that healthcare providers should address these negative attitudes and improve accessibility to vaccination sites to increase vaccination rates among people with SCI.

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  77% of people with SCI had received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, while only 20% had received a booster dose.
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  Personal attitudinal factors, including fear of side effects and skepticism about vaccine efficacy, were major barriers to vaccination.
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  People with non-traumatic SCI were less likely to be vaccinated compared to those with traumatic SCI.