Web-based analysis of adherence to influenza vaccination among French healthcare workers

Background: Influenza can cause severe illness among high-risk groups such as elderly and immunocompromised patients. Mandatory influenza vaccination of healthcare workers (HCWs) has been viewed as means to improve patient and HCW protection. Methods: We analyzed data collected by a web-based survey sent annually to all Finnish acute care hospitals and described the influenza vaccination coverage among HCWs during seasons 2017/18 (without mandate) and 2018/19 (mandate enforced). Results: In season 2017/2018, 38/39 hospitals provided data and 35/36 hospitals in 2018/2019. The mean coverage in season 2017/18 was 88% (median, 84%; range 48-100%) and in 2018/19 91% (median, 91%; range 57-100%). The mean increase from season 2017/2018 to 2018/2019 was 6.5% (median, 3%; range -11.0-33.0%). Conclusions: The coverage of influenza vaccinated HCWs in Finnish hospitals was high. However, there were major differences between hospitals which raise the question about data quality as well as implementation of the mandate, and need further evaluation.

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A Time Off Incentive Was Not Associated with Influenza Vaccination Acceptance among Healthcare Workers

Influenza Research and Treatment ◽

10.1155/2013/209491 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 2013 ◽

pp. 1-4

Author(s):

Saima Cheema ◽

Christopher Vinnard ◽

Sarah Foster-Chang ◽

Darren R. Linkin

Keyword(s):

Influenza Vaccination ◽

Healthcare Workers ◽

Medical Center ◽

Vaccination Rate ◽

Web Based ◽

Vaccination Rates ◽

Vaccination Acceptance ◽

Survey Responses ◽

Mandatory Vaccination ◽

Relationship Of

Objectives. The national influenza vaccination rate among healthcare workers (HCWs) remains low despite clear benefits to patients, coworkers, and families. We sought to evaluate formally the effect of a one-hour time off incentive on attitudes towards influenza vaccination during the 2011-2012 influenza season. Methods. All HCWs at the Philadelphia Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center were invited to complete an anonymous web-based survey. We described respondents’ characteristics and attitudes toward influenza vaccination and determined the relationship of specific attitudes with respondents’ acceptance of influenza vaccination, using a 5-point Likert scale. Results. We analyzed survey responses from 154 HCWs employed at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center, with a response rate of 8%. Among 121 respondents who reported receiving influenza vaccination, 34 (28%, 95% CI 20–37%) reported agreement with the statement that the time off incentive made a difference in their decision to accept influenza vaccination. Conclusions. Our study provides evidence that modest incentives such as one-hour paid time off will be unlikely to promote influenza vaccination rates within medical facilities. More potent interventions that include mandatory vaccination combined with penalties for noncompliance will likely provide the only means to achieve near-universal influenza vaccination among HCWs.

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Effectiveness of Influenza Vaccination on Work Absenteeism among Healthcare Workers in Tertiary Hospitals in Perak, Malaysia

TEXILA INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH ◽

10.21522/tijph.2013.08.01.art016 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 157-163

Author(s):

Rosidah Omar

Keyword(s):

Influenza Vaccination ◽

Healthcare Workers ◽

Work Absenteeism ◽

Tertiary Hospitals

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Improved influenza vaccination coverage among health-care workers: evidence from a web-based survey in China, 2019/2020 season

Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics ◽

10.1080/21645515.2020.1859317 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-5

Author(s):

Heya Yi ◽

Yuan Yang ◽

Li Zhang ◽

Muli Zhang ◽

Qing Wang ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Influenza Vaccination ◽

Vaccination Coverage ◽

Health Care Workers ◽

Web Based ◽

Care Workers

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Healthcare Workers’ (HCWs) attitudes towards mandatory influenza vaccination: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Vaccine ◽

10.1016/j.vaccine.2020.12.061 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 39 (6) ◽

pp. 901-914

Author(s):

Maria Rosaria Gualano ◽

Alessio Corradi ◽

Gianluca Voglino ◽

Dario Catozzi ◽

Elena Olivero ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Influenza Vaccination ◽

Healthcare Workers ◽

Meta Analysis

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Characteristics of Healthcare Workers Vaccinated against Influenza in the Era of COVID-19

Vaccines ◽

10.3390/vaccines9070695 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (7) ◽

pp. 695

Author(s):

Giorgia Della Polla ◽

Francesca Licata ◽

Silvia Angelillo ◽

Concetta Paola Pelullo ◽

Aida Bianco ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Influenza Vaccine ◽

Influenza Vaccination ◽

Perceived Risk ◽

Healthcare Workers ◽

Seasonal Influenza ◽

High Risk Group ◽

High Coverage ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Current Season ◽

Study Results

Understanding the potential impact of COVID-19 on receiving influenza vaccination among healthcare workers (HCWs) is of utmost importance. The purposes of the present cross-sectional study were to describe the characteristics and to explore the predictors of receiving influenza vaccination among a large cohort of Italian HCWs in hospital settings. Information was collected through an anonymous questionnaire from December 2020 through January 2021. General and practice characteristics, perceived risk of seasonal influenza, attitudes towards efficacy and safety of influenza vaccination, and reasons behind the decision to be vaccinated against influenza were explored. Fewer than half (46.2%) of HCWs agreed that influenza is a serious illness and perceived the risk of getting infected with influenza, and concerns about the safety of the vaccination were significant positive predictors. Fewer than half of the respondents were not concerned at all about the efficacy (48.6%) and safety (49.8%) of influenza vaccination, and 51.9% reported that they have not received a seasonal influenza vaccine during the previous season. The most mentioned reason for receiving the influenza vaccine in the current season was that influenza and COVID-19 share some similar symptoms. Study results will aid policymakers in developing vaccination education programs, promotion of trust to address negative misconceptions, and to achieve future high coverage among this high-risk group.

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Interventions to reduce sickness absence among healthcare workers: a systematic review

International Journal of Emergency Services ◽

10.1108/ijes-05-2018-0028 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

pp. 147-162

Author(s):

Laura Simmons ◽

Arwel W. Jones ◽

Niro Siriwardena ◽

Christopher Bridle

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Influenza Vaccination ◽

Sickness Absence ◽

Healthcare Workers ◽

Healthcare Services ◽

Primary Outcome Measure ◽

Healthcare Sector ◽

Intervention Programme ◽

Content Type ◽

Multicomponent Intervention

Purpose Sickness absence is a major concern for healthcare services and their employees with healthcare workers having higher sickness absence rates compared to the general population. The purpose of this paper is to systematically review randomised control trials (RCTs) that aimed to reduce sickness absence among healthcare workers. Design/methodology/approach A systematic review was conducted that aimed to include RCTs with study participants who were employed in any part of the healthcare sector. This review included any type of intervention with the primary outcome measure being sickness absence. Findings Seven studies were included in the review and consisted of one exercise-only intervention, three multicomponent intervention programmes, two influenza vaccination interventions and one process consultation. Three studies (exercise-only, one multicomponent intervention programme and one influenza vaccination intervention) were able to demonstrate a reduction in sickness absence compared to control. Research limitations/implications Due to the lack of high-quality evidence, this review identified that there are currently no interventions that healthcare organisations are able to use to effectively reduce sickness absence among their employees. This review also highlights the importance of a standardised measure of sickness absence for healthcare staff, such as shifts. Originality/value To the authors’ knowledge, this is the first systematic review to synthesise such evidence among healthcare workers.

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