Better knowledge and regular vaccination practices correlate well with higher seasonal influenza vaccine uptake in people at risk: Promising survey results from a university outpatient clinic

Güvenç, Işıl Adadan; Parıldar, Hülya; Şahin, Mustafa Kürşat; Erbek, Selim S.

doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2017.02.041

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“…Respondents knowledgeable about vaccine uptake had almost six times the odds of being vaccinated as compared to respondents who were not knowledgeable and this finding was statistically significant. This finding was consistent with previous studies from Turkey[15] and Saudi Arabia. [8] It could be postulated that better knowledge will enhance better awareness on perceived benefits of vaccination, thus catalyzing greater intentions to get vaccinated.…”

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confidence: 94%

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Association between knowledge of influenza vaccine and vaccination status among general population attending primary health care centers in Al-Madinah, Saudi Arabia

Almotairy¹,

Sheikh²,

Joraid

et al. 2019

J Family Med Prim Care

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Background:Influenza vaccination is essential for population health. However, despite its strong recommendation, studies indicated a low rate of vaccine uptake. This study aimed to explore knowledge and attitudes towards influenza vaccinations among the general population attending primary health care centers in Al-Madinah, Saudi Arabia.Materials and Methods:This cross-sectional study was conducted among 381 participants from four health care centers in Al-Madinah city. A validated self-administered questionnaire was used. It includes questions on sociodemographic variables, knowledge, attitude, and vaccine uptake. Chi square test and simple logistic regression test were used to assess association between vaccination status and study variables.Results:Mean (SD) age of participant was 37 (12.5) and age ranged from 18 to 65 years. The majority were male (64.6%). Three out of seven items were answered correctly by most of the participants. The majority were classified as not knowledgeable (53.5%). More than half have been vaccinated with influenza vaccine (58.3%). Factors associated with vaccination uptake were Age group (P < 0.05), Marital status (P < 0.05), education level (P < 0.05) and Knowledge (P < 0.05).Conclusion:The study showed poor knowledge and attitude toward influenza vaccination among general population but a relatively accepted rate of vaccine uptake. Vaccination uptake was associated with knowledge, marital status, education, and age. This study recommends implementation of educational programs to increase the awareness among the general population.

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confidence: 94%

“…A self-administered validated questionnaire was used. [81215] The questionnaire was translated to Arabic by forward-backward technique and then was piloted among 20 participants. The questionnaire consists of 3 parts.…”

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confidence: 99%

Association between knowledge of influenza vaccine and vaccination status among general population attending primary health care centers in Al-Madinah, Saudi Arabia

Almotairy¹,

Sheikh²,

Joraid

et al. 2019

J Family Med Prim Care

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“…We have also found out that patients who were previously vaccinated were more often vaccinated during the current epidemic period. It has been recently reported that regular vaccination was associated with higher seasonal influenza vaccine uptake in people at risk [ 31 ]. Regarding the significant predictors of influenza vaccine uptake in multivariate analysis, our results are consistent with previous publications concerning the doubts on the usefulness and safety of the vaccine [ 28 , 32 ], and they highlight the impact on influenza vaccine uptake of patients' fears on the side effects and confidence on vaccine effectiveness, and their opposition to vaccines.…”

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Patient’s behaviors and missed opportunities for vaccination against seasonal epidemic influenza and evaluation of their impact on patient’s influenza vaccine uptake

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ObjectivesInfluenza vaccination (IV) coverage remains low in France. Objectives were to assess patient knowledge and behaviors and missed opportunities for vaccination (MO) and their impact on vaccine uptake.MethodsThis is a prospective-observational study, including emergency department patients at risk for severe influenza. Patients were interviewed about their knowledge and behaviors. We evaluated the health-care voucher scheme (HCVS) and MO.Results868 patients were included. Vaccine uptake was 33.2%, 42% of patients knew about the possible severity of influenza, 23% thought that they were not at risk for severe influenza, 39% knew that they have an indication for the vaccine, and 4.3% to 11.5% expressed reservations concerning IV side effects and effectiveness. HCVS was used by 44.3% of patients, but only 14.8% had been vaccinated. MO were reported by 484 patients (69.4%) declaring 1104 consultations and 148 IV propositions (86.6%). Predictors of vaccine uptake (p<0.0001) were: knowledge of serious and fatal influenza forms [OR 0.36 (CI95% 0.25–0.5)]; confidence in influenza vaccine effectiveness [0.38 (0.2–0.7)]; opposition to vaccines [0.22 (0.1–0.48)]; visit to general practitioner [4.53 (2.9–7.1)]; general practitioner proposed IV [2.1 (1.2–3.4)].ConclusionOur results indicate that high rate of missed opportunities, some patient behaviors and general practitioner visits may explain low influenza vaccine uptake, and that HCVS use is a complex process. Of interest, we found that the patient’s knowledge of the potential severity of influenza is not sufficient to promote vaccine, suggesting that the information strategy must be adapted to each patient behavior.

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“…Similarly, in a previous study, 21.8% of medical doctors reported that they found influenza vaccines unnecessary. 15 The responders including caregivers in the study by Adadan Güvenç et al 9 did not believe that vaccination protected people in close surroundings. The caregivers' belief in effectiveness of influenza vaccines was found as a strong predictor for vaccination of high-risk children against influenza.…”

Section: Influenza Vaccinementioning

confidence: 99%

“…The rate of the vaccination is low in Turkey and all over the world. [8][9][10] Despite various facilities promoting vaccination carried out by both individual and governmental authorities, disinformation in the media, various social network sites, and influencers have a negative impact in vaccination coverage among HCWs, like the rest of the population.…”

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The Knowledge and Attitudes of Medical Students, Nurse Trainees, and Pediatric Patients’ Caregivers About Influenza and Influenza Vaccination in Prepandemic Era

Kara¹,

Bacak²,

Aslan³

et al. 2020

Trends in Pediatrics

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INTRODUCTION: Influenza is a highly contagious respiratory infection influencing all aged people. Healthcare workers (HCWs) not only are vulnerable to influenza infection, but also act as a possible mediator for infection transmission. The best way to prevent influenza is annual vaccination. The aim of this study is to evaluate the knowledge and attitudes of medical students, nurse trainees, and pediatric patients’ caregivers about influenza and influenza vaccination in our tertiary hospital. METHODS: We performed the study between April 01, 2019 and June 01, 2019. The survey consisted of a 22-item questionnaire that included questions about the demographic properties, vaccination status, decisions and attitudes about the influenza disease and influenza vaccination. RESULTS: Among 600 participants 502 of them completed the survey (response rate: 83%). One hundred and fifty participants from each group, who fully completed the questionnaires were included in the study. Most of the study participants have never get flu vaccination before (p<0.001). It was seen that the difference between common cold and flu was better known by medical students and nurse trainees, than the caregivers (p<0.001). A higher percentage of caregivers agreed with the decision that flu could not disappear without using antibiotics (26.0% vs 5.3% and 6.7%) (p<0.001). Most of the participants declared the thought of unnecessity of vaccination, as influenza is a simple infection (p=0.05). Approximately half of the medical students, 70% of the nurse trainees, versus 46% of the caregivers reported that to experience a disease itself is better than vaccination against it (p=0.007). A higher proportion of caregivers noted that they heard or read about harmful effects of influenza vaccines on internet or social media (p=0.008). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: This study showed that most of the study participants did never get flu vaccination before. The difference between common cold and flu was better known by medical students and nurse trainees. A higher ratio of caregivers agreed that flu could not disappear without using antibiotics. Most of the participants declared the thought of unnecessity of vaccination. High percentage of participants had misinformation regarding influenza vaccines. A higher proportion of caregivers noted that they heard or read about harmful effects of influenza vaccines on internet or social media.

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Better knowledge and regular vaccination practices correlate well with higher seasonal influenza vaccine uptake in people at risk: Promising survey results from a university outpatient clinic

Cited by 18 publications

References 15 publications

Association between knowledge of influenza vaccine and vaccination status among general population attending primary health care centers in Al-Madinah, Saudi Arabia

Association between knowledge of influenza vaccine and vaccination status among general population attending primary health care centers in Al-Madinah, Saudi Arabia

Patient’s behaviors and missed opportunities for vaccination against seasonal epidemic influenza and evaluation of their impact on patient’s influenza vaccine uptake

The Knowledge and Attitudes of Medical Students, Nurse Trainees, and Pediatric Patients’ Caregivers About Influenza and Influenza Vaccination in Prepandemic Era

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