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. 2018 Dec 3;27(2):171–178. doi: 10.1177/1039856218815748

Table 5.

Summary of commonest perceived barriers for people with schizophrenia

Vaccination • Concern about side effects
• Cost
• Transport to a clinic (to receive vaccination)
Isolation • Loneliness / missing social contact
• Accessing food and groceries
• Boredom
Face mask • Appearance / stigma
• Uncomfortable
• Difficulty breathing
Increased hand washing • Access to hand washing facilities (e.g. basin)
• Skin irritation
• Time