Tetanus vaccination coverage among nurses in Greece

Toska, Aikaterini; Saridi, Maria; Rekleiti, Maria; Wozniak, Greta; Souliotis, Kyriakos; Apostolopoulou, Eleni

doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2010.09.014

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“…According to the 2018 USA adult vaccination surveillance data, 62.9% aged ≥ 19 years, 64.5% aged 19-49 years, 62.8% between 50-64 years, and 58.9% ≥ 65 years reported taking any tetanus toxoid-containing vaccine in the last 10 years [8]. A survey study conducted to measure the level of tetanus immunization knowledge among nurses in Greece reported that only 28.2% of the nurses had taken tetanus vaccination in the last 10 years and only 19.6% were aware that vaccine-related immunity lasts up to 10 years [9]. The study concluded that booster dose vaccine administration was related to the level of education and the department that the nurses worked in, and that the tetanus vaccination rates among nurses was insufficient [9].…”

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“…A survey study conducted to measure the level of tetanus immunization knowledge among nurses in Greece reported that only 28.2% of the nurses had taken tetanus vaccination in the last 10 years and only 19.6% were aware that vaccine-related immunity lasts up to 10 years [9]. The study concluded that booster dose vaccine administration was related to the level of education and the department that the nurses worked in, and that the tetanus vaccination rates among nurses was insufficient [9]. Tanrıöver et al examined diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis antibody levels in 1303 samples and determined that tetanus protection decreased with age in multivariate analysis [10].…”

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Tetanus immunization among healthcare professionals: cross-sectional study in Turkey

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Introduction: Vaccine-preventable diseases can be effectively managed through timely vaccine booster doses. In this study, the tetanus vaccination status of healthcare professionals and their level of knowledge about tetanus vaccination were investigated Methodology: The data were obtained through a survey questionnaire from 336 healthcare professionals. The survey participants were recruited on a voluntary basis among the personnel working in a tertiary hospital between 1 July 2021 and 30 September 2021. The participants were asked about their tetanus vaccination status and general awareness about the tetanus vaccine. Results: The survey participants included nurses (41.4%, n = 139), doctors (39.9%, n = 134) and support unit personnel (18.8%, n = 63). The support unit personnel had insufficient knowledge about military service period, pregnancy period, vaccination of women aged 15-49 years, and the necessity of booster tetanus vaccine every 10 years. Interestingly, the nurses had significantly inadequate knowledge of geriatric tetanus vaccination. Conclusions: Although the tetanus immunization program is widely implemented throughout the country, our study concluded that it is necessary to educate healthcare professionals on the importance of the tetanus vaccine.

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Tetanus immunization among healthcare professionals: cross-sectional study in Turkey

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Assessment of tetanus Immunization among healthcare workers in Mogadishu, Somalia

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Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics

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Tetanus is still a major problem in sub-Saharan African countries. This study aims to evaluate tetanus disease and vaccine awareness among healthcare workers in Mogadishu. This descriptive, cross-sectional study was scheduled for January 2–7, 2022. A questionnaire consisting of 28 questions was applied in a face-to-face manner to 418 healthcare workers. Only health workers aged≥18 living in Mogadishu were included. Questions about sociodemographic characteristics, tetanus disease, and vaccines were developed. 71.1% of the participants were female, 72% were ˂25 years old, 42.6% were nursing students, and 63.2% had a university education. It was observed that 46.9% of the volunteers had an income level of <$250, and 60.8% resided in the city center. 50.5% of the participants received a tetanus vaccine in their childhood. Questions to determine participants’ level of knowledge about tetanus and the tetanus vaccine were responded to with an accuracy of between 44 and 77%. Although 38.5% of the participants reported that they were exposed to trauma at least once a day, the rate of those who had three or more doses of the vaccine was only 10.8%. On the other hand, 51.4% reported that they had received training about tetanus and vaccination. There was a significant difference ( p < .001) in terms of knowledge level among sociodemographic characteristics. The fear of side effects was the most important reason for not being vaccinated. Healthcare workers in Mogadishu have little awareness of tetanus disease and vaccines. Efforts to improve education and other factors will be sufficient to eliminate the disadvantage brought about by the socio-demographic structure.

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Tetanus vaccination coverage among nurses in Greece

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Tetanus immunization among healthcare professionals: cross-sectional study in Turkey

Tetanus immunization among healthcare professionals: cross-sectional study in Turkey

Assessment of tetanus Immunization among healthcare workers in Mogadishu, Somalia

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