Associations of Incomplete SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination among Patients with Unstable Housing in Houston.
J Health Care Poor Underserved
; 33(3): 1146-1154, 2022.
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| ID: mdl-36245152
ABSTRACT
Vaccination is a safe and effective way to protect against SARS-CoV-2. Two of the three authorized SARS-CoV-2 vaccines require two doses, presenting logistical challenges. Those with unstable housing face barriers that amplify these challenges. In this study, we utilized a database maintained by Healthcare for the Homeless-Houston to determine the rates of partial vaccination among those with unstable housing in Houston (n=294). We then performed post-hoc analyses to identify predictors of partial vaccination. Our key finding was that 30% of those with unstable housing missed their second dose, a proportion far higher than the national average. Those with permanent supportive housing and those who had a Harris County Gold Card (financial assistance for health care costs) were more likely to return for dose two, while those who were younger, living on the streets, or staying in a temporary homeless shelter were more likely to miss the second dose.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Pessoas Mal Alojadas
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COVID-19
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Humans
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En
Ano de publicação:
2022
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Article