Association of Covid-19 vaccination uptake with recorded self-harm, neurodevelopmental disorders and mental health conditions during the Covid-19 pandemic: A nationwide e-cohort study in Wales, UK
Disparities in vaccine uptake exist among individuals with self-harm and mental health conditions, driven by intersecting health and social factors. Tailored interventions, effective communication, and trust-building strategies are critical to reducing these inequities. Underserved groups including those with SMI, ADHD, and self-harm, should be prioritised in future vaccination campaigns to improve equity.
Authors
- Sze Chim Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5822-6633)
- Rob Stewart
- Ann Mary John (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5657-6995)
- Olivier Y. Rouquette (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8088-4800)
- David J. Osborn (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4538-7806)
- Marcos Del Pozo Banos
Institutions
- South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- Swansea University (GB)
- University College London (GB)
- Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Infection and Public Health
- Published
- 2025-10-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jiph.2025.103014
- Primary Topic
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00