Table 3 ReasonsBasic knowledge and awareness of COVID-19 vaccination in cancer patients
| Â | Â | Number | % |
|---|---|---|---|
COVID-19 vaccine’s efficacy | COVID-19 vaccines completely prevent COVID-19 | 0 | 0.0 |
COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective in preventing COVID-19 | 28 | 46.7 | |
COVID-19 vaccines tend to alleviate the symptoms of COVID-19 | 43 | 71.7 | |
Vaccination provides sustained protection against COVID-19–associated serious complications | 24 | 40.0 | |
Mass infections (cluster infections) can be prevented by the vaccination | 9 | 15.0 | |
Nothing applies | 4 | 6.7 | |
Concerns regarding COVID-19 vaccine | May be ineffective or poor response because of cancer | 1 | 1.7 |
Cancer may get worse | 11 | 18.3 | |
COVID-19 vaccines may cause COVID-19 in patients with weekend immune system | 15 | 25.0 | |
When should I get vaccinated if I am scheduled for cancer treatment or surgery? | 29 | 48.3 | |
Probability of cancer-specific adverse events | 24 | 40.0 | |
Increasing adverse events than the other people such as pain at the vaccination site | 11 | 18.3 | |
Possibility of vaccination for the people in the developed an allergy to chemotherapy | 0 | 0.0 | |
Possibility of reducing the effectiveness of cancer treatment by vaccination | 7 | 11.7 | |
Possibility of interruption of cancer chemotherapy | 13 | 21.7 | |
Which vaccine should I choose? | 4 | 6.7 | |
Are the vaccines safe? | 14 | 23.3 | |
No specific concerns | 12 | 20.0 |