Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Intention among Nurses Who Have Been Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19: Evidence from Greece

Galanis, Petros; Katsiroumpa, Aglaia; Vraka, Irène; Σίσκου, Όλγα; Konstantakopoulou, Olympia; Κατσούλας, Θεόδωρος; Kaitelidou, Daphne

doi:10.3390/vaccines11010159

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“…Moreover, low levels of seasonal influenza vaccine intention among nurses in Greece for the 2022/2023 season (57.3%) are an alarmed sign of vaccine hesitancy in the country. 36 We found that COVID-19-related burnout affect negatively the intention of cardiac patients to accept a booster dose. Earlier studies in Greece confirm this finding including samples from the general population and nurses.…”

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COVID-19-related burnout reduces COVID-19 vaccination intention in cardiac patients: a cross-sectional study in Greece

Galanis

Katsiroumpa

Vraka

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Background: New SARS-CoV-2 variants have emerged and COVID-19 is still a public health issue, especially for vulnerable groups such as people with chronic medical conditions. Objective: To investigate the impact of COVID-19-related burnout on COVID-19 vaccination intention in cardiac patients. Moreover, we investigated other possible demographic and psychological predictors of vaccination intention in cardiac patients. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study in Greece using a convenience sample. Data collection was performed from 20 November 2022 to 10 January 2023. We measured demographic data, COVID-19-related burnout, anxiety, depression, social support, and resilience. We used the following valid tools: COVID-19 burnout scale, Patient Health Questionnaire-4, Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, and Brief Resilience Scale. Results: Among patients, 45.8% were willing to accept a COVID-19 booster dose, 25.3% were hesitant, and 28.9% were unwilling. Patients experienced moderate levels of COVID-19-related burnout. After multivariable linear regression analysis, we found that increased age and decreased emotional exhaustion due to COVID-19 were associated with increased vaccination intention. Moreover, patients who have already received a booster dose had also a greater willingness to accept a new booster dose. Conclusions: Identification of factors that influence patients decision to accept a COVID-19 booster dose is crucial to maintain a high vaccination coverage rate among them in order to avoid COVID-19-related outcomes. Since a COVID-19 booster dose on an annual basis seems to be necessary policy makers should develop and implement vaccination programmes tailored for patients.

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“…Moreover, low levels of seasonal influenza vaccine intention among nurses in Greece for the 2022/2023 season (57.3%) are an alarmed sign of vaccine hesitancy in the country. 36…”

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confidence: 99%

COVID-19-related burnout reduces COVID-19 vaccination intention in cardiac patients: a cross-sectional study in Greece

Galanis

Katsiroumpa

Vraka

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“…As COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, individuals’ fear of the disease is decreasing and that can result in less adherence to preventive measures such as vaccination, mask wearing, hand washing, etc. Early studies among nurses showed that higher levels of exhaustion due to measures against COVID-19 reduced influenza vaccination intention [ 46 ], while increased compliance with hygiene measures was associated with increased COVID-19 booster dose hesitancy [ 47 ]. Moreover, vaccine hesitancy could be another factor that contributes to low willingness in our participants to get vaccinated against influenza.…”

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Predictors of Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Willingness among High-Risk Populations Three Years after the Onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic

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High-risk populations are at increased risk of severe influenza-related illness, hospitalization, and death due to influenza. The aim of our study was to assess the willingness of high-risk populations to take the influenza vaccine for the 2022–2023 season, and to investigate the factors associated with such willingness. We conducted a cross-sectional study in Greece in September 2022 using a convenience sample. We considered demographic characteristics, COVID-19-related variables, resilience, social support, anxiety, depression, and COVID-19-related burnout as potential predictors. Among participants, 39.4% were willing to accept the seasonal influenza vaccine, 33.9% were unwilling, and 26.8% were hesitant. Multivariable analysis identified that increased age and increased family support were associated with increased influenza vaccination willingness. Moreover, participants that have received COVID-19 booster doses were more willing to accept the influenza vaccine. In contrast, adverse effects because of COVID-19 vaccination and exhaustion due to measures against COVID-19 reduced influenza vaccination willingness. We found that the intention of high-risk populations to receive the influenza vaccine was low. Our study contributes to an increased understanding of the factors that affect vaccination willingness. Public health authorities could use this information to update vaccination programs against influenza. Emphasis should be given on safety and effectiveness issues.

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“…A recent study found that previous COVID-19 vaccination was negatively associated with the willingness to vaccinate against seasonal influenza due to the perceived fear of multiple COVID-19 doses and boosters taken during the pandemic [ 24 ]. Another study found that those who reported side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine were 13% less willing to take the SIV [ 25 ]. In addition, a recent study conducted in Saudi Arabia during the pandemic highlighted concerns regarding the potential interaction between SIV and the COVID-19 vaccine, in addition to concerns relating to the uptake of multiple COVID-19 boosters negatively affecting SIV uptake [ 29 ].…”

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“…On the other hand, previous COVID-19 vaccination was associated with a low intention to be vaccinated against seasonal influenza [ 24 ]. Low SIV uptake intention post the COVID-19 era was suggested to be due to mistrust of the healthcare system and the absence of perceived risk—as seasonal influenza is not lethal nor could it lead to severe complications or due to the fear of side effects [ 25 , 26 ].…”

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Prevalence and Predictors of Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Uptake in Saudi Arabia Post COVID-19: A Web-Based Online Cross-Sectional Study

Alshahrani

Zahrani

2023

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In the fall of 2022, the number of influenza-like illnesses (ILIs) and severe acute respiratory infections (SARIs) in Saudi Arabia had significantly increased compared with the corresponding period in previous years. Concerns regarding the population’s seasonal influenza vaccine (SIV) uptake rates have emerged. In particular, the SIV uptake rates may have dropped post the COVID-19 pandemic compared with rates prior to the COVID-19 era. In this study, we aimed to estimate the prevalence and predictors of SIV uptake in Saudi Arabia post the COVID-19 pandemic. We conducted a cross-sectional study utilizing an online survey platform. We mainly collected sociodemographic information and determined whether the respondent was a healthcare professional or had a chronic disease. The overall SIV uptake prevalence was 31.8%. A lower SIV uptake was observed among those aged 55 years or older, females, residents of the central region, non-health practitioners, and those without chronic diseases. Several factors were associated with SIV uptake. Those aged 35–44 were over three-fold more likely to receive an SIV than those aged 55 years or older (OR: 3.66; 95% CI: 1.33–10.05). In addition, males had 73% higher odds of SIV uptake than females (OR: 1.73; 95% CI: 1.18–2.55). Health practitioners were more likely to receive an SIV than non-health practitioners (OR: 2.11; 95% CI: 1.45–3.06). Similarly, those with chronic diseases had 86% higher odds of SIV uptake than those without chronic diseases (OR: 1.86; 95% CI: 1.18–2.95). These findings can provide insights into the low prevalence and predictors of SIV uptake in Saudi Arabia. Future studies should be conducted to further explore the potential factors associated with such a low prevalence of SIV uptake post COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia.

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Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Intention among Nurses Who Have Been Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19: Evidence from Greece

Cited by 11 publications

References 59 publications

COVID-19-related burnout reduces COVID-19 vaccination intention in cardiac patients: a cross-sectional study in Greece

COVID-19-related burnout reduces COVID-19 vaccination intention in cardiac patients: a cross-sectional study in Greece

Predictors of Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Willingness among High-Risk Populations Three Years after the Onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Prevalence and Predictors of Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Uptake in Saudi Arabia Post COVID-19: A Web-Based Online Cross-Sectional Study

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