Influenza Vaccine Use Among Health Care Workers

2013 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 222-229 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert J. Marshall
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Influenza Vaccine ◽  
Rhode Island ◽  
Social Marketing ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Complex Structure ◽  
The United States ◽  
Vaccination Rates ◽  
Care Workers

Public health authorities regularly recommend that health care workers receive influenza vaccine annually to protect themselves, coworkers, patients, and others from the potentially serious health consequences of influenza. Despite this recommendation, a minority (about 40%) of health care workers in the United States and abroad routinely comply. Formative research developed using a social marketing approach indicates a complex structure of perceptions, information, attitudes, and intentions underlying this behavior among health care workers in Rhode Island. As a result, a revised policy (take the vaccine or wear a mask) effective upon designation of widespread influenza in the state produced a substantial increase in vaccination rates among this group. This example indicates the use of social marketing to inform the development of “upstream” policy interventions in public health and discusses the ethical context of this approach.

scholarly journals Nurse Perceptions of Influenza Vaccination

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leslie Brown
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Influenza Vaccination ◽  
Registered Nurses ◽  
Rhode Island ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Vaccination Rates ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Considerable Morbidity ◽  
Influenza Vaccinations

<p>The purpose of this research study was to determine the perceptions of influenza vaccine of registered nurses who decline the annual influenza vaccination. Influenza is a serious public health issue because it is a highly contagious virus that is associated with considerable morbidity and mortality. The topic of making annual influenza vaccinations mandatory for health care workers remains controversial. A comprehensive review of the literature surrounding influenza vaccinations was explored and discussed. The data for this study was obtained via anonymous voluntary surveys with one open-ended and 14 closed-ended questions. A mixed method design was used to analyze the voluntary responses from acute and critical care registered nurses employed at Rhode Island Hospital and Hasbro Children’s Hospital who declined the influenza vaccination during the 2013-2014 influenza season. The results were examined and disseminated to provide insight and possibly modify future educational campaigns to promote increased annual influenza vaccination rates among registered nurses and health care workers overall. APRNs have the opportunity to serve as leaders by advocating for annual vaccinations, providing evidence based education, and supporting policy changes to positively impact patient outcomes, institutions, communities, and overall population health.</p>

scholarly journals COVID – 19 related knowledge and preventive practices early in the outbreak among health care workers in selected public health facilities of Illu aba Bor and Buno Bedelle zones, Southwest Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dereje Tsegaye ◽  
Muluneh Shuremu ◽  
Dereje Oljira ◽  
Sileshi Dubale ◽  
Getachew Befekadu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Infection Prevention ◽  
Health Facilities ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Southwest Ethiopia ◽  
Preventive Practices ◽  
Care Workers

Abstract Background Novel-coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) disease is currently a worldwide health risk and public health emergency concern. The virus is transmitted from an infected person to another person through close contact and droplets. Frontline health care workers are the most at risk of infection, and so a WHO interim guidance document was issued by the World Health Organization (WHO) which underscores the importance of proper sanitation and waste management practices for COVID- 19 in health-care settings. This study aimed at assessing knowledge and preventive practices towards Covid-19 among health care providers in selected health facilities of Illu Aba Bor and Buno Bedele zones, Southwest Ethiopia. Methods An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted from April to May 2020 among 330 health workers in selected health facilities of Illu Aba Bor and Buno-Bedelle Zones, Southwest Ethiopia. Data were collected using a self-administered structured questionnaire. The collected data were entered into Epidata version 3.1 and exported to SPSS version 23 for analysis. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to identify independent predictors of preventive practices towards Covid-19. Statistical significance was declared at a p-value of < 0.05. Result The majority of respondents (93.3%) demonstrated good knowledge of COVID-19, and the mean (SD) knowledge score was 9.04 ± 1.06. Nearly two-thirds (64.2%) of the study participants had good infection prevention practices. Being male (AOR = 3.65, 95% CI: (1.96, 6.80)), education level (AOR = 1.82, 95% CI (1.02, 3.22)), profession (AOR = 3.17, 95% CI (1.08, 9.33)), service year (5–10 years) (AOR = 2.00 (1.02, 3.92)) and more than 10 years (AOR = 3.14 (1.51, 6.52)), availability of personal protective equipment (AOR = 1.96 (1.06, 3.61)) and Knowledge level (AOR = 2.61 (1.48, 4.62)) were independent predictors of COVID-19 preventive practices. Conclusion The overall level of knowledge of HCWs was good. However, the practice was relatively low. Gender, educational status, profession, year of service, knowledge towards COVID-19, and availability of personal protective equipment were independent predictors of good infection prevention practices. Optimizing the infection prevention and control loop of the health facilities is recommended.

New interventions to increase influenza vaccination rates in health care workers

2010 ◽  
Vol 38 (6) ◽  
pp. 476-481 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Llupià ◽  
Alberto L. García-Basteiro ◽  
Victoria Olivé ◽  
Laura Costas ◽  
Jose Ríos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Influenza Vaccination ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Vaccination Rates ◽  
Care Workers

Interventions for Improving Health Care Workers’ Retention in Epidemics – a Scoping Review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zahra Zarei Jelyani ◽  
Sadra Valiee ◽  
Mohammad Kia ◽  
Ali jajarmizadeh ◽  
Sajad Delavari
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Health System ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Health Resources ◽  
The United States ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Care Workers

Abstract Introduction: Generally, in Epidemics, such as COVID-19, health care workers (HCWs) faces many problems which lead to a shortage and weakening of human resources in the health system. Therefore, using effective strategies to retain human resources is one of the most important issues during outbreaks. This study aims to collect and classify the proposed interventions to strengthen human health resources and their sustainability during epidemics through scoping review.Methods: In this scoping review study, 2300 studies were retrieved through searching international databases –PubMed, Embase, Scopus and Web of Science. The retrieved studies were screened, and finally, 50 studies were included for analysis. The strategies were classified using inductive qualitative content analysis.Results: Most of the studies were conducted in the United States and the United Kingdom. The target population in 39 studies was all health workers; five studies were on physicians, five studies on nurses, and only one study on dentists. The proposed interventions were classified into five categories: preparation, protection, support, treatment, and feedback. Discussion: Most studies focused on providing interventions in one or two dimensions of human resources, but these interventions were summarized and categorized in this review. Therefore, this study has a holistic view of various dimensions of strengthening and maintaining human health resources during epidemics by providing a thematic map. Considering that human beings are multidimensional, policymakers and managers of the health system should use a set of interventions that simultaneously cover different aspects of their needs to strengthen and maintain HCWs.

ANALYSIS OF THE ROLE OF THE ECONOMIST IN PUBLIC HEALTH

Vestnik ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 313-316
Author(s):  
И.Г. Турсумбай ◽  
Л.К. Кошербаева
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Health Economics ◽  
Continuous Improvement ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Economic Situation ◽  
Care Workers

Одним из последствий осуществления медицинской деятельности в разнообразных хозяйственных формах является изменение экономического положения работников здравоохранения. От количества и качества их труда зависит экономический результат деятельности лечебно-профилактических учреждений (ЛПУ) в целом. В статье приводится сравнительный анализ занимающихся подготовкой экономистов в области здравоохранения по различным критериям. Подчеркивается необходимость непрерывного совершенствования подготовки управленческих кадров в области экономики здравоохранения в современных условиях развития общества. One of the consequences of the implementation of medical activities in various economic forms is a change in the economic situation of health care workers. The number and quality of their work depends on the economic result of the activities of medical and preventive institutions (LPU) as a whole. The article presents a comparative analysis of the health economists who are engaged in training according to various criteria. The necessity of continuous improvement of training of managerial personnel in the field of health economics in the modern conditions of society development is emphasized.

Pandemic Influenza: Antiviral Preparedness and Health Care Workers

2010 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruth B. Schneider ◽  
John G. Benitez ◽  
Anne D’Angelo ◽  
Kathee Tyo
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
New York ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Pandemic Influenza ◽  
Antiviral Agents ◽  
Antiviral Drugs ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Patient Contact ◽  
Vaccination Rates ◽  
Care Workers

ABSTRACTObjectives: The primary objective of this study was to determine the preparedness for pandemic influenza of hospitals, in terms of amount of antiviral drugs on hand and employee vaccination rates, in the Finger Lakes region (FLR) of western New York.Methods: A survey of the 17 FLR hospitals was conducted via e-mail during the period of June 2007 to August 2007.Results: A total of 13 of 17 hospitals responded for a response rate of 76.5%. Only 23.1% of responding hospitals stockpile antiviral drugs. Vaccination rates for personnel with patient contact ranged from 36.8% to 76.1%.Conclusions: Hospitals in the FLR have insufficient quantities of antiviral agents stockpiled to provide for the protection of health care workers, and influenza vaccination rates for health care workers are low. To ensure that a high level of care is maintained during a pandemic, health care workers need to be provided with appropriate protection. This can be accomplished if hospitals stockpile antiviral agents designated for the treatment and prophylaxis of health care workers with patient contact and their families.(Disaster Med Public Health Preparedness. 2010;4:55-61)

scholarly journals Brief report: Influenza vaccination and health care workers in the united states

2006 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 181-184 ◽  
Author(s):  
William D. King ◽  
Steffie J. Woolhandler ◽  
Arleen F. Brown ◽  
Luohua Jiang ◽  
Kristine Kevorkian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Influenza Vaccination ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
The United States ◽  
Care Workers

scholarly journals Reliability and Validity ofan Adapted QuestionnaireAssessing OccupationalExposures to HazardousChemicals among HealthCare Workers in Bhutan

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 128-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajni Rai ◽  
Sonia El-Zaemey ◽  
Nidup Dorji ◽  
Lin Fritschi
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
The United States ◽  
Percentage Agreement ◽  
Occupational History ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
History Data ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Background: Collection of reliable and valid occupational history data is of utmost importanceto assess work-related exposures and their health effects. Few standardized questionnairesare available for the collection of occupational history data in low-and-middle incomecountries. Objective: To adapt and test a validated questionnaire developed in the United States by theNational Institute of Safety and Health, in order to assess occupational chemical exposuresamong health care workers in Bhutan. Methods: The questionnaire was first adapted to suit the Bhutanese context with the adviceof an expert review committee. 30 health care workers then completed the questionnaire atbaseline and 10–14 days later. Test-retest reliability was assessed by calculating Cohen's κand percentage agreement. Results: The questionnaire had high test-retest reliability. Cohen's κ ranged from 0.61 to1.00, and percentage agreement ranged from 86.7% to 100%. Further adaptations includedomitting questions on chemicals not available in Bhutan. Conclusion: The adapted questionnaire is appropriate for assessing occupational chemicalexposures among health care workers in Bhutan.

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