Abstract:
Elderly are considered a high-risk group for COVID-19 due to
the occurrence of severe disease with higher mortality. High
prevalence of comorbidities and deprived access of routine
health care can make them particularly susceptible for complications
of COVID-19. Moreover, the elderly share certain
misconceptions on disease prevention/immunization resulting
in poor vaccine acceptance. Data on non-communicable disease
(NCD) status and their control during COVID-19 pandemic
among community-dwelling elderly would be important
in designing disease control strategies in future pandemics.
This study evaluated self-reported NCD status and acceptance
of vaccination against COVID-19 among elders in an
urban locality of Southern Sri Lanka
