Are you vaccinated? COVID-19 vaccination rates and the effect of a vaccination program in a metropolitan mental health inpatient population in Australia

Hooper, Kaylin; Hooper, Michael; Nguyen, Jessica; Fukutomi, Akira

doi:10.1177/10398562221136756

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“…However, an Israeli study found that people living with schizophrenia were significantly less likely to be vaccinated compared to the general population, and the differences became more profound as age increased (Tzur Bitan, 2021). Similarly, inpatients at a metropolitan mental health unit in Western Australia (WA) had significantly lower two-dose vaccination rates in January 2022, at 49.0% compared with 92.8% of the WA population (Hooper et al. , 2023).…”

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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the provision of physical health interventions to mental health consumers within Sydney Local Health District

Simpson,

Parcsi,

McDonald

2023

JICA

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PurposePeople living with severe mental illness (PLWSMI) experience disproportionately high rates of morbidity and mortality compared with the general population. Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) introduced the Living Well, Living Longer integrated care program in 2013 to address this inequity. This paper reports on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the provision of physical health interventions to community mental health consumers in SLHD.Design/methodology/approachRates of COVID-19 vaccinations were collated. Routinely collected service data were reviewed for changes in rates of metabolic monitoring, mental health shared care, physical health checks, cardiometabolic health clinic assessments and diet and exercise interventions.Findings91.9% of consumers received at least two COVID-19 vaccinations and 61.3% received a booster. However, there was a 37.3% reduction in rates of metabolic monitoring, 20.1% reduction in Mental Health Shared Care agreements, 60.6% reduction in physical health checks with general practitioners, 65.4% reduction in cardiometabolic clinic assessments and 19.8% reduction of diet and exercise interventions.Practical implicationsThe impact of the pandemic may lead to an exacerbation of poorly managed comorbid disease and increased premature mortality in people living with severe mental illness. Service providers should consider the local impact of the pandemic on the provision of physical health interventions and ensure steps are taken to address any deficits.Originality/valueThere is a paucity of published analysis regarding the impact of the pandemic on the provision of physical health interventions to people living with severe mental illness.

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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the provision of physical health interventions to mental health consumers within Sydney Local Health District

Simpson,

Parcsi,

McDonald

2023

JICA

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COVID-19 vaccination predictors among people with mental disorders

Novakovic,

Stojanovic-Tasic,

Novakovic

et al. 2024

Srp Arh Celok Lek

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Introduction/Objective. Higher rates of morbidity and mortality from the infection of COVID-19 have been recorded among people with mental disorders, especially among those suffering from severe forms, so they should be prioritized during vaccination campaigns. The aim of this study was to examine possible predictors of acceptance of vaccination against COVID-19 in patients with mental disorders. Methods. This retrospective study was conducted from January 2021 until January 2022 and included 458 patients with mental disorders treated at the Dr Laza Lazarevic Clinic for Mental Disorders in Belgrade, Serbia. Patients were segregated into the vaccinated and unvaccinated group depending on their vaccination status. Questionnaire developed specifically for the present study was administered to gather the participants? sociodemographic characteristics, while data related to their mental disorders, COVID-19 infection, and comorbidities was obtained from their medical records. Results. Eighty percent of the vaccinated group opted for the Sinopharm vaccine. Significantly higher percentage of vaccinated patients was hospitalized during the study period and had comorbidities compared to the unvaccinated group (51.4% vs. 32.6% and 52.8% vs. 37.5%, respectively). Education level, employment status, marital status, diagnostic category, and comorbidities were statistically significant predictors of COVID-19 vaccination uptake among people with mental disorders. Conclusion. Our findings show that higher level of education, greater trust in the healthcare system, and knowledge of the available vaccination points significantly contribute to the vaccination uptake in this vulnerable population group.

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Are you vaccinated? COVID-19 vaccination rates and the effect of a vaccination program in a metropolitan mental health inpatient population in Australia

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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the provision of physical health interventions to mental health consumers within Sydney Local Health District

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the provision of physical health interventions to mental health consumers within Sydney Local Health District

COVID-19 vaccination predictors among people with mental disorders

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