SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Hesitancy and Behaviors in a National Sample of People Living with HIV

• DOI: 10.1089/apc.2021.0144
• Publication Date: 2021-12-15T22:16:42Z
• Authors: Jessica Jaiswal; Kristen D. Krause; Richard J. Martino; Paul A. D'Avanzo; Marybec Griffin; Christopher B. St...; Anita G. Karr; Perry N. Halkitis
• Keywords: Male; COVID-19 Vaccines; SARS-CoV-2; Vaccination; COVID-19; HIV Infections; 3. Good health; 03 medical and health sciences; Cross-Sectional Studies; 0302 clinical medicine; Humans; Vaccination Hesitancy; Aged

As COVID-19 vaccinations became available in early 2021, we collected data from a US national sample of 496 people living with HIV (PLWH) to assess vaccination uptake and attitudes. The study was cross-sectional, were using an online survey between March May 2021. At the time, 64% participants received at least one dose vaccine. Vaccine associated older age more years HIV, higher educational attainment, less vaccine hesitancy, perceived vulnerability. Rates highest among sexual gender minority (SGM) cisgender men transgender as well those likely report undetectable viral load. Among 166 unvaccinated, intention receive related lower hesitancy. SGM individuals demonstrated intent than non-SGM individuals. Findings indicate relatively high levels PLWH, although are not monolithic population. Patterns consistent health behavior literature so much heath vulnerability due proactivity about their be vaccinated or intend vaccinated. Ongoing vigilance is required vaccinate population, particularly underlying conditions such need tailor messaging highly diverse population particular emphasis on intersection status.