Coronavirus vaccine hesitancy among Rheumatology patients

• Research type

  Research Study

• Full title

  Observational study 'Coronavirus vaccine hesitancy among patients attending Rheumatology clinic at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust'

• IRAS ID

  299917

• Contact name

  John Pradeep

• Contact email

  john.pradeep1@nhs.net

• Sponsor organisation

  North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

• Duration of Study in the UK

  0 years, 1 months, 1 days

• Research summary

  British Society of Rheumatology highlights the importance of vaccination against Covid-19 in vulnerable rheumatology patients. Government vaccination recommendations summarised in Green Book also emphasise that patients receiving immunosuppressive treatments should be prioritised for Covid-19 vaccination. In our clinical practice we have come across some patients who are not willing to receive this vaccine. This anonymous pilot study aims to understand which sociodemographic groups of patients are more likely to decline vaccination, and also to explore the attitude towards Coronavirus vaccine among rheumatology patients. Following this, the researchers plan to produce a patient leaflet to address specific concerns identified in the study.

• REC name

  London - Camberwell St Giles Research Ethics Committee

• REC reference

  21/LO/0524

• Date of REC Opinion

  2 Sep 2021

• REC opinion

  Further Information Favourable Opinion