Attitudes towards COVID Vaccine and Vaccine Hesitancy in Dermatology: A Narrative Review
Vaccine hesitancy has been a contentious issue even before the pandemic. The COVID-19 crisis has further amplified vaccine hesitancy, with worries about adverse effects, cultural and religious beliefs, and misinformation on social media. In dermatology, patients with pre-existing skin conditions may...
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| description | Vaccine hesitancy has been a contentious issue even before the pandemic. The COVID-19 crisis has further amplified vaccine hesitancy, with worries about adverse effects, cultural and religious beliefs, and misinformation on social media. In dermatology, patients with pre-existing skin conditions may have specific concerns about the impact of the vaccine on their skin health. Factors such as cutaneous reactions, potential flares of underlying conditions, and fears of psoriasis worsening post-vaccination contribute to vaccine hesitancy. Healthcare professionals, including dermatologists, play a crucial role in addressing vaccine hesitancy by providing accurate information, addressing concerns, and understanding the psychological impact on patients. The concept of vaccine fatigue is also explored, noting the challenges in sustaining vaccine acceptance over time, especially with regards to booster vaccinations. Overcoming vaccine hesitancy requires trust-building, effective communication strategies, and collaboration between healthcare workers and non-healthcare individuals to combat misinformation. By recognizing and addressing psychological factors, dermatologists can increase vaccine acceptance and improve public health efforts. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-720979cbb139402392171b06d14550722023-11-19T03:18:09ZengMDPI AGVaccines2076-393X2023-08-01118136510.3390/vaccines11081365Attitudes towards COVID Vaccine and Vaccine Hesitancy in Dermatology: A Narrative ReviewWoo Chiao Tay0Anthony Bewley1Julia-Tatjana Maul2Hazel H. Oon3National Skin Centre, 1 Mandalay Road, Singapore 308205, SingaporeDepartment of Dermatology, Barts Health NHS Trust, London E11 1NR, UKDepartment of Dermatology and Venereology, University Hospital of Zurich, 8091 Zurich, SwitzerlandNational Skin Centre, Skin Research Institute of Singapore, 1 Mandalay Road, Singapore 308205, SingaporeVaccine hesitancy has been a contentious issue even before the pandemic. The COVID-19 crisis has further amplified vaccine hesitancy, with worries about adverse effects, cultural and religious beliefs, and misinformation on social media. In dermatology, patients with pre-existing skin conditions may have specific concerns about the impact of the vaccine on their skin health. Factors such as cutaneous reactions, potential flares of underlying conditions, and fears of psoriasis worsening post-vaccination contribute to vaccine hesitancy. Healthcare professionals, including dermatologists, play a crucial role in addressing vaccine hesitancy by providing accurate information, addressing concerns, and understanding the psychological impact on patients. The concept of vaccine fatigue is also explored, noting the challenges in sustaining vaccine acceptance over time, especially with regards to booster vaccinations. Overcoming vaccine hesitancy requires trust-building, effective communication strategies, and collaboration between healthcare workers and non-healthcare individuals to combat misinformation. By recognizing and addressing psychological factors, dermatologists can increase vaccine acceptance and improve public health efforts.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-393X/11/8/1365mental healthpsychodermatologysocial isolationskin healthvaccines safetyvaccine hesitancy |
| spellingShingle | Woo Chiao Tay Anthony Bewley Julia-Tatjana Maul Hazel H. Oon Attitudes towards COVID Vaccine and Vaccine Hesitancy in Dermatology: A Narrative Review Vaccines mental health psychodermatology social isolation skin health vaccines safety vaccine hesitancy |
| title | Attitudes towards COVID Vaccine and Vaccine Hesitancy in Dermatology: A Narrative Review |
| title_full | Attitudes towards COVID Vaccine and Vaccine Hesitancy in Dermatology: A Narrative Review |
| title_fullStr | Attitudes towards COVID Vaccine and Vaccine Hesitancy in Dermatology: A Narrative Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Attitudes towards COVID Vaccine and Vaccine Hesitancy in Dermatology: A Narrative Review |
| title_short | Attitudes towards COVID Vaccine and Vaccine Hesitancy in Dermatology: A Narrative Review |
| title_sort | attitudes towards covid vaccine and vaccine hesitancy in dermatology a narrative review |
| topic | mental health psychodermatology social isolation skin health vaccines safety vaccine hesitancy |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-393X/11/8/1365 |
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