Influenza vaccination coverage of health care workers: a cross-sectional study based on data from a Swiss gynaecological hospital

Perbandt, Evelyn Dass von; Hornung, René; Thanner, Mirjam

doi:10.3205/id000037

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“…As confirmed in previous studies (35,36), self-protection, patient protection, and protecting family members were the most prominent reasons why HCW got vaccinated across all three regions. French-speaking HCW most often cited first patient protection and then self-protection.…”

Section: Reasons For Vaccinationsupporting

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Influenza Vaccination Behaviour of Healthcare Workers in Switzerland: A Cross-Sectional Study

Lang¹,

Le-Nguyen

et al. 2023

Int J Public Health

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Objectives: As no data are available regarding the influenza vaccination status of Swiss healthcare workers (HCW) in the ambulatory setting, this study aims to investigate their influenza vaccination behaviours.Methods: We conducted an online survey using a four-item, semi-structured questionnaire to assess HCWs influenza vaccination coverage and behaviour. Associations between influenza vaccination status, age and language as well as recommendation behaviour and reasons for vaccination were assessed using descriptive statistics and logistic regression analyses.Results: Of the 1057 completed questionnaires, 425 (40.2%) HCW were vaccinated and 632 (59.8%) not. 78.1% of the physicians and 47.3% pharmacists were vaccinated, compared to only 29.1% of the nurses, 24.3% pharmacy technicians and 13.0% medical practice assistants (MPA). There was a significant association between influenza vaccination status and HCW profession, age, language and how often an influenza vaccination recommendation was made.Conclusion: Demographic factors seem to influence HCWs’ attitudes towards influenza vaccination, which in turn affects the prospect of them recommending the influenza vaccination. Diverse strategies might be necessary to encourage HCW to get vaccinated and hence, promote influenza vaccination.

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Section: Reasons For Vaccinationsupporting

confidence: 81%

Influenza Vaccination Behaviour of Healthcare Workers in Switzerland: A Cross-Sectional Study

Lang¹,

Le-Nguyen

et al. 2023

Int J Public Health

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“…Forty-five studies explored HCPs’ perceptions of vaccine effectiveness. Despite one study reporting that 98–99% of HCPs had confidence in the ability of vaccination to protect against infectious diseases in France , 76 perceived lack of effectiveness was one of the most commonly cited barrier to accepting or recommending vaccination in general among HCPs in many countries, including 17–46% of doctors and nurses in Switzerland , 15 , 69 37.3% of Slovenian HCPs, 77 32.2% of nurses from Ireland , 33 24% of HCPs from Greece , 78 13% of midwives in France , 29 and 7.3%-9% of HCPs in Italy . 39 , 79 , 80 Additionally, when GPs in the UK were asked to select the top three factors that would influence their recommendation of a new vaccine, 45–57% of them reported vaccine effectiveness.…”

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Factors influencing healthcare professionals’ confidence in vaccination in Europe: a literature review

Pavlovic

Sahoo

Larson

et al. 2022

Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics

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Health-care professionals (HCPs) have a fundamental role in vaccination, their own beliefs and attitudes affecting both their uptake and recommendation of vaccines. This literature review (n = 89) summarises evidence on HCPs’ perceptions of the risks and benefits of vaccination, trust, and perceptions of mandatory vaccination in Europe. HCPs across studies believed that vaccination is important to protect themselves and their patients. However, beliefs that some diseases such as influenza are less risky were reported by some HCPs as a reason for not getting vaccinated. Concerns about both short- and long-term side effects were identified among HCPs in most studies, such as those affecting the immune or neurological system. Mistrust toward health authorities and pharmaceutical industry was reported in some studies. The question of mandatory vaccination revealed mixed opinions, with some favoring self-determination and others viewing vaccination as a duty. This review highlights key factors influencing HCPs’ confidence in vaccination in Europe.

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A mixed methods study of health care professionals’ attitudes towards vaccination in 15 countries

Alasmari

Larson²,

Karafillakis³

2022

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Influenza vaccination coverage of health care workers: a cross-sectional study based on data from a Swiss gynaecological hospital

Cited by 7 publications

References 19 publications

Influenza Vaccination Behaviour of Healthcare Workers in Switzerland: A Cross-Sectional Study

Influenza Vaccination Behaviour of Healthcare Workers in Switzerland: A Cross-Sectional Study

Factors influencing healthcare professionals’ confidence in vaccination in Europe: a literature review

A mixed methods study of health care professionals’ attitudes towards vaccination in 15 countries

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