scholarly journals How has COVID-19 pandemic changed flu vaccination attitudes among an Italian cancer center healthcare workers?

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Lucia Bertoni ◽  
Andrea Roncadori ◽  
Nicola Gentili ◽  
Valentina Danesi ◽  
Ilaria Massa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Cancer Center ◽  
Flu Vaccination

scholarly journals Vaccination strategy and anti - SARS-CoV-2 S titers in healthcare workers of the INT – IRCCS “Fondazione Pascale” Cancer Center (Naples, Italy)

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ernesta Cavalcanti ◽  
Maria Antonietta Isgrò ◽  
Domenica Rea ◽  
Lucia Di Capua ◽  
Giusy Trillò ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Immune Response ◽  
Immune Responses ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Geometric Mean ◽  
Vaccination Strategy ◽  
Antibody Responses ◽  
Cancer Center ◽  
Serum Samples ◽  
Humoral Immune ◽  
History Of

Abstract Background Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection and the resulting disease, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), have spread to millions of people globally, requiring the development of billions of different vaccine doses. The SARS-CoV-2 spike mRNA vaccine (named BNT162b2/Pfizer), authorized by the FDA, has shown high efficacy in preventing SARS-CoV-2 infection after administration of two doses in individuals 16 years of age and older. In the present study, we retrospectively evaluated the differences in the SARS-CoV-2 humoral immune response after vaccine administration in the two different cohorts of workers at the INT - IRCCS “Fondazione Pascale” Cancer Center (Naples, Italy): previously infected to SARS-CoV-2 subjects and not infected to SARS-CoV-2 subjects. Methods We determined specific anti-RBD (receptor-binding domain) titers against trimeric spike glycoprotein (S) of SARS-CoV-2 by Roche Elecsys Anti-SARS-CoV-2 S immunoassay in serum samples of 35 healthcare workers with a previous documented history of SARS-CoV-2 infection and 158 healthcare workers without, after 1 and 2 doses of vaccine, respectively. Moreover, geometric mean titers and relative fold changes (FC) were calculated. Results Both previously infected and not infected to SARS-CoV-2 subjects developed significant immune responses to SARS-CoV-2 after the administration of 1 and 2 doses of vaccine, respectively. Anti-S antibody responses to the first dose of vaccine were significantly higher in previously SARS-CoV-2-infected subjects in comparison to titers of not infected subjects after the first as well as the second dose of vaccine. Fold changes for subjects previously infected to SARS-CoV-2 was very modest, given the high basal antibody titer, as well as the upper limit of 2500.0 BAU/mL imposed by the Roche methods. Conversely, for naïve subjects, mean fold change following the first dose was low ($$ \overline{x} $$ x ¯ =1.6), reaching 3.8 FC in 72 subjects (45.6%) following the second dose. Conclusions The results showed that, as early as the first dose, SARS-CoV-2-infected individuals developed a remarkable and statistically significant immune response in comparison to those who did not contract the virus previously, suggesting the possibility of administering only one dose in previously SARS-CoV-2-infected subjects. FC for previously infected subjects should not be taken into account for the generally high pre-vaccination values. Conversely, FC for not infected subjects, after the second dose, were = 3.8 in > 45.0% of vaccinees, and ≤ 3.1 in 19.0%, the latter showing a potential susceptibility to further SARS-CoV-2 infection.

scholarly journals Fostering Flu Vaccination in Healthcare Workers: Forum Theatre in a University Hospital

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 ◽  
pp. 4574-4578 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alice Corsaro ◽  
Andrea Poscia ◽  
Chiara de Waure ◽  
Concetta De Meo ◽  
Filippo Berloco ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Forum Theatre ◽  
Flu Vaccination

Mass flu vaccination of healthcare workers: not to be sniffed at

BMJ ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 349 (dec10 2) ◽  
pp. g7449-g7449
Author(s):  
W. Daw ◽  
R. Morton ◽  
D. King
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Flu Vaccination

Influenza vaccine uptake and attitudes of healthcare workers in Ireland

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
V Hogan ◽  
M Lenehan ◽  
M Hogan ◽  
D P Natin
Keyword(s):  
Influenza Vaccination ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Vaccine Uptake ◽  
Hospital Workers ◽  
Line Managers ◽  
Vaccination Uptake ◽  
Flu Vaccination ◽  
Irish Hospital ◽  
Local Initiatives ◽  
Specific Barriers

Abstract Background Influenza vaccination uptake by Irish healthcare workers remains sub-optimal despite local initiatives to increase it. Aims To investigate hospital workers' attitudes to influenza vaccination and how this influenced their decisions about vaccination. Methods A questionnaire survey of Irish hospital workers, measuring uptake of and attitudes to influenza vaccination. Results There were 747 responders, of whom 361 (48%) reported having received influenza vaccination. Attitudes predicting vaccination uptake included a belief that vaccination would protect family members (P < 0.0005, CI 1.191–1.739), a perception of susceptibility to ’flu (P < 0.0005, CI 1.182–1.685), a belief that all healthcare workers should be vaccinated (P < 0.005, CI 1.153–1.783), perceived ease of getting ’flu vaccination at work (P < 0.0005, CI 1.851–2.842) and encouragement by line managers (P < 0.05, CI 1.018–1.400). Attitudes negatively associated with vaccination uptake included fear of needles (P < 0.05, CI 0.663–0.985) and a belief that vaccination would cause illness (P < 0.0005, CI 0.436–0.647). Medical staff were significantly more likely to be vaccinated. Healthcare students were least likely to be vaccinated (P < 0.0005). Conclusion Addressing specific barriers to influenza vaccination in healthcare workers may improve uptake.

scholarly journals Flu vaccination coverage in a large Italian teaching hospital: the example of the leaders

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
M Di Pumpo ◽  
A Barbara ◽  
D I La Milia ◽  
A Tamburrano ◽  
D Vallone ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Vaccination Coverage ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Vaccination Rate ◽  
Coverage Rate ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Vaccination Coverage Rate ◽  
Flu Vaccination ◽  
Frail Patients

Abstract Annual flu vaccination among healthcare workers (HCWs) is recommended to prevent influenza and to avoid its transmission especially to frail patients. In our teaching hospital, flu vaccination rate among HCWs has been growing during last 3 years. The aim of this study was therefore to describe the flu vaccination coverage across the past 3 years and to analyze which factors lead to such increase. We performed a cross-sectional study on all HCWs of Fondazione Policlinico Universitario “A. Gemelli” (FPG) hospital of Rome (Italy) to determine the flu vaccination coverage. Socio-demographic and occupational data were collected from hospital personnel records and included age, gender, previous flu vaccination, profession and workplace unit. On site vaccination plus academic detailing involving leaders have been the main strategies adopted in this last 3 years that have already proved to be effective in increasing vaccination coverage among HCWs. During the 2018-2019 season, we analyzed how the flu vaccination coverage among leaders (nurse coordinators and head physicians) could affect all HCWs coverage rate. Flu vaccination rate increased from 9.57% in the 2016-17 to 14.24% in the 2017-18 and to 22.38% in 2018-2019. A total of 4035 HCWs employed in the FPG were included in 2018-19. Concerning the role played by vaccination of leaders in increasing general vaccination coverage during the 2018-2019, the group of HCWs with a vaccinated leader showed a higher coverage rate (28.65%) than the group with a non-vaccinated leader (16.22%) (p &lt; 0.0001). The results are preliminary. Flu vaccination coverage of HCWs in our hospital during the last 3 years has been increasingly higher. Vaccination of the leaders, in addition to previously implemented effective strategies, resulted to be a key factor in increasing flu vaccination coverage among all HCWs. Socio-demographic and occupational variables can significantly influence the coverage rate as well. Key messages Annual flu vaccination among healthcare workers (HCWs) is recommended to prevent influenza and to avoid its transmission especially to frail patients. This study shows the growing flu vaccination coverage rate in our teaching hospital and the effectiveness of the example given by the vaccinated leaders in increasing the coverage among all HCWs.

scholarly journals Adherence, Perception of, and Attitude toward Influenza and Flu Vaccination: A Cross-Sectional Study among a Population of Future Healthcare Workers

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (24) ◽  
pp. 13086
Author(s):  
Emanuele Chittano Congedo ◽  
Maria Emilia Paladino ◽  
Michele Augusto Riva ◽  
Michael Belingheri
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Vaccine Uptake ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Flu Vaccination ◽  
Seasonal Flu ◽  
Vaccination Campaigns ◽  
Self Protection

Healthcare students (HCSs) represent a target category for seasonal flu vaccination. This study aimed to examine adherence to flu vaccination campaigns from 2016 to 2019 among HCSs and to investigate knowledge and perception of and attitude toward influenza and flu vaccination. This cross-sectional study was conducted among the HCSs of a northern Italian university. Data on adherence, knowledge, perception, and attitude were investigated through an anonymous online self-administered questionnaire. The questionnaire was filled out by 352 out of 392 third-year HCSs (response rate = 90%). The main reason for refusal was the perception of influenza as non-threatening (24.4%), while self-protection was the main reason for adherence (87.5%). A univariate logistic regression analysis revealed some statistically significant associations with the adherence to the 2018–2019 campaign: being a nursing/midwifery student (OR: 4.14; 95% CI: 1.77–9.71) and agreeing with (OR: 19.28; 95% CI: 2.47–146.85) or being undecided (OR: 10.81; 95% CI: 1.33–88.27) about the obligation of vaccination in health facilities. The associations were also evaluated with a multiple logistic regression model. Despite the low vaccine uptake, good knowledge of the risks for HCSs and patients related to flu has emerged. Improving promotion strategies will be necessary to increase the adhesion of future healthcare workers.

scholarly journals Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) Among Healthcare Workers (HCWs): 10 Years of Experience at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK)

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Esther Arguello Perez ◽  
Cynthia Eisenstein ◽  
William J. Schneider ◽  
Maria Del Castillo Garcia ◽  
Sherard N. J. Lacaille ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Latent Tuberculosis Infection ◽  
Latent Tuberculosis ◽  
Tuberculosis Infection ◽  
Cancer Center ◽  
Years Of Experience

scholarly journals The inevitability of Covid-19 related distress among healthcare workers: findings from a low caseload country under lockdown

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Feras Ibrahim Hawari ◽  
Nour Ali Obeidat ◽  
Yasmeen Izzat Dodin ◽  
Asma Salameh Albtoosh ◽  
Rasha Mohammad Manasrah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Sleep Disturbances ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Incidence Rates ◽  
Psychological Characteristics ◽  
Cancer Center ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Distress ◽  
Virus Spreading ◽  
Anxiety Depression

ABSTRACTObjectivesTo characterize psychological distress and factors associated with distress in healthcare practitioners working during a stringent lockdown in a country (Jordan) with one of the lowest incidence rates of Covid-19 globally.MethodsA cross-sectional online survey sent to physicians, nurses and technicians, and pharmacists working in various hospitals and community pharmacies. Demographic, professional and psychological characteristics (distress using Kessler-6 questionnaire, anxiety, depression, burnout, sleep issues, exhaustion) were measured as were potential sources of fear. Descriptive and multivariable statistics were performed using level of distress as the key outcome.ResultsWe surveyed 1,006 practitioners (55.3% females). Approximately 63%, 13%, 17% and 7% were nurses/technicians, physicians, pharmacists, and other nonmedical personnel (respectively). 32% suffered from high distress while 20% suffered from severe distress. Exhaustion, anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbances were reported (in past seven days) by approximately 34%, 34%, 19%, and 29% of subjects (respectively). Being older or male, perception of effective protective institutional measures, and being satisfied at work, were significantly associated with lower distress. Conversely, suffering burnout; reporting sleep-related functional problems; exhaustion; being a pharmacist (relative to a physician) and working in a cancer center; harboring fear about virus spreading; fear that the virus threatened life; fear of alienation from family/friends; and fear of workload increases, were significantly associated with higher distress.ConclusionDespite low caseloads, Jordanian practitioners still experienced high levels of distress. Identified demographic, professional and psychological factors influencing distress should inform interventions to improve medical professionals’ resilience and distress likelihood, regardless of the variable Covid-19 situation.

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