Nguyen Elaine, Wright Melanie, Oliphant Cathy, Cleveland Kevin, Holmes John, Nies Mary, Robinson Renee
Department of Pharmacy Practice and Administration, College of Pharmacy, Idaho State University, Meridian, ID 83642, USA.
Department of Pharmacy Practice and Administration, College of Pharmacy, Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID 83209, USA.
Pharmacy (Basel). 2022 Oct 20;10(5):137. doi: 10.3390/pharmacy10050137.
Vaccination remains one of the most effective ways to limit spread of disease. Waning public confidence in COVID-19 vaccines has resulted in reduced vaccination rates. In fact, despite vaccine availability, many individuals choose to delay COVID-19 vaccination resulting in suboptimal herd immunity and increased viral mutations. A number of qualitative and quantitative studies have been conducted to identify, understand, and address modifiable barriers and factors contributing to COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among individuals with access to vaccine. Vaccine confidence may be improved through targeted patient-provider discussion. More patients are turning to pharmacists to receive their vaccinations across the lifespan. The primary goal of this commentary is to share evidence-based, patient talking points, tailored by practicing pharmacists, to better communicate and address factors contributing to vaccine hesitancy and reduced vaccine confidence.
接种疫苗仍然是限制疾病传播的最有效方法之一。公众对新冠疫苗的信心下降导致了疫苗接种率降低。事实上，尽管有疫苗可供接种，但许多人选择推迟接种新冠疫苗，导致群体免疫效果不理想，病毒突变增加。已经进行了一些定性和定量研究，以识别、理解和解决导致有机会接种疫苗的人群对新冠疫苗犹豫不决的可改变障碍和因素。通过有针对性的医患讨论，疫苗信心可能会得到提高。越来越多的患者在其一生中都转向药剂师接种疫苗。本评论的主要目的是分享由执业药剂师量身定制的、基于证据的患者谈话要点，以便更好地沟通和解决导致疫苗犹豫和疫苗信心下降的因素。
