Seasonal influenza vaccination coverage and its determinants among nursing homes personnel in western France

Abstract Background Seasonal influenza vaccination (SIV) of health care workers (HCWs) is well recognized as a public health measure that can protect both HCWs from infection and patients from the risk of influenza complications. Nevertheless, vaccination coverage rates among this specific population result generally lower than the recommended target. With our study, we aimed to describe the activities and the outcomes of four different SIV campaigns targeted at HCWs and organized during the season 2018/2019 in four hospitals in Rome. Methods A cross-sectional study involving four teaching hospitals was performed. The collected data were synthetized into a set of descriptors and indicators, validated through a previous study that had involved the same Centers. Results The Medical Directorates, in collaboration with the University Hygiene and Public Health Units of the four hospitals organized different strategies: Hospital 1, 3 and 4 realized educational courses for HCWs and actively promoted the campaigns through e-mail invitations to all HCWs. As for the access to vaccination, all the hospitals provided a dedicated unit for SIV; Hospital 1 and Hospital 4 organized also on-site vaccination sessions in the hospital wards, that required a large number of staff. The vaccination coverage rates resulted: 22.37% in Hospital 1, 18.10% in Hospital 4, 9.28% in Hospital 2 and 8,51% in Hospital 3. Conclusions Our results demonstrate that multi-activity campaigns, involving education, promotion and easy access to vaccination constitute an effective approach to reinforce the value of SIV. Our findings suggest that on-site vaccination may play a key role in determining a higher vaccination coverage. Key messages Multi-activity vaccination campaigns, involving education, promotion and easy access to vaccination constitute an effective approach to reinforce the value of seasonal influenza vaccination for HCWs. On-site vaccination may play a key role in determining a higher vaccination coverage.

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The impact of European vaccination policies on seasonal influenza vaccination coverage rates in the elderly

Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics ◽

10.4161/hv.18629 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 8 (3) ◽

pp. 328-335 ◽

Cited By ~ 32

Author(s):

Patricia Blank ◽

Matthias Schwenkglenks ◽

Thomas D. Szucs

Keyword(s):

Influenza Vaccination ◽

Vaccination Coverage ◽

Seasonal Influenza ◽

The Elderly ◽

Seasonal Influenza Vaccination ◽

Coverage Rates ◽

The Impact

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Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Coverage Trends Among Adult Populations, U.S., 2010–2016

American Journal of Preventive Medicine ◽

10.1016/j.amepre.2019.04.007 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 57 (4) ◽

pp. 458-469 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Peng-jun Lu ◽

Mei-Chuan Hung ◽

Alissa C. O'Halloran ◽

Helen Ding ◽

Anup Srivastav ◽

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Keyword(s):

Influenza Vaccination ◽

Vaccination Coverage ◽

Seasonal Influenza ◽

Seasonal Influenza Vaccination

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Factors associated with seasonal influenza immunization in people with chronic diseases

Medicinski podmladak ◽

10.5937/mp72-31846 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 72 (2) ◽

pp. 19-25

Author(s):

Slađana Arsenović ◽

Tatjana Gazibara

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Influenza Vaccine ◽

Influenza Vaccination ◽

Chronic Diseases ◽

Health Care System ◽

Vaccination Coverage ◽

Seasonal Influenza ◽

Seasonal Influenza Vaccination ◽

Influenza Immunization ◽

Factors Associated

Annually, at a global level, 3 to 5 million people present severe clinical forms of seasonal influenza and up to 650 000 people die of influenza-related complications. People with chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal, hepatic, neurologic, hematologic and metabolic diseases or those reciveing immunosuppressive therapy, constitute a high-risk population group for the development of influenza-related complications, more severe clinical course and poorer health-related outcomes. Due to all of the above, people with chronic diseases are of high priority to receive the influenza vaccine. Immunization represents the key strategy to prevent influenza both in terms of effectiveness and health care costs. Based on the World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations, adequate seasonal influenza immunization coverage among people with chronic diseases is set at 75%. However, few countries achieve this threshold. Understanding predictive factors of vaccination, at different levels of health care delivery (such as individuals, service providers, health policy), is essential to secure acceptance of influenza immunization and achieve the recommended level of vaccination coverage. In this mini review, all the available evidence regarding seasonal influenza vaccination coverage is summarized, alongside factors associated with vaccine uptake in people with chronic diseases as a whole, as well as according to specific diseases such as: cardiovascular and pulmonary disorders, diabetes and cancer. Based on the reviewed empirical evidence, a wide spectrum of factors associated with immunization against influneza was found in people who have chronic diseases. Although diverse, these factors can be systematized into 4 distinctive groups: socio-demographic characteristics, individual attitudes and beliefs, health promoting behaviors and factors related to the health care system. Further efforts are needed to improve the seasonal influenza vaccination coverage. The immunization strategy needs to include the health care system and the community to support people with chronic diseases to continously accept the influenza vaccine.

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Harnessing the power of advocacy to improve seasonal influenza vaccination coverage in the Eastern Mediterranean Region

Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal ◽

10.26719/emhj.19.092 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Hassan Zaraket ◽

Abdinasir Abubakar

Keyword(s):

Influenza Vaccination ◽

Vaccination Coverage ◽

Mediterranean Region ◽

Seasonal Influenza ◽

Eastern Mediterranean ◽

Eastern Mediterranean Region ◽

Seasonal Influenza Vaccination

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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of seasonal influenza vaccination among older adults in nursing homes and daycare centers, Honduras

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0246382 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (2) ◽

pp. e0246382

Author(s):

Zachary J. Madewell ◽

Rafael Chacón-Fuentes ◽

Jorge Jara ◽

Homer Mejía-Santos ◽

Ida-Berenice Molina ◽

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Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Influenza Virus ◽

Nursing Homes ◽

Influenza Vaccination ◽

Seasonal Influenza ◽

Severe Illness ◽

Seasonal Influenza Vaccination ◽

Attitudes And Practices ◽

Daycare Centers ◽

Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Background Older adults represent 70–90% of seasonal influenza-related deaths and 50–70% of influenza-related hospitalizations. Vaccination is the most efficient means of preventing influenza and reducing influenza-related illnesses. We aimed to describe knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of seasonal influenza vaccination among older adults in Honduras. Methods From August 29–October 26, 2018, we conducted a cross-sectional KAP survey regarding seasonal influenza vaccinations to samples of older adults 1) admitted to nursing homes and 2) attending daycare centers. We used the Minimental State Examination (MMSE) psychometric tool to assess the cognitive status of older adults and included participants with scores of ≥23 points in the survey. We reported frequency distributions for demographics, KAP of influenza virus and vaccination, and vaccination coverage. We used logistic regression to analyze associations between demographics and verified influenza vaccination. Results Of 511 MMSE participants, 341 completed the survey (95 adults in 12 nursing homes and 246 older adults in ten daycare centers). Almost all participants knew that influenza causes severe illness and may be transmitted from person to person, vaccination is safe and protects against disease, and older adults have greater risk of complications. Of 284 participants with verified vaccinations, 81.3% were vaccinated for influenza: 87.9% attending daycare centers and 61.4% in nursing homes. Among all participants, verified current influenza vaccination was associated with self-reported influenza vaccination in previous year (aOR: 14.05; 95% CI: 5.36–36.81); no formal education (aOR: 4.83; 95% CI: 1.63–14.37) or primary school education (aOR: 4.51; 95% CI: 1.79–11.37) having ≥secondary as reference; and indigenous (aOR: 4.55; 95% CI: 1.18–17.49) having Mestizo as reference. Reasons for vaccination were perceived self-benefits, protection against influenza complications, favorable vaccination hours, and healthcare provider recommendations. Conclusion Four-fifths of older adults were vaccinated for seasonal influenza. Educational efforts provided in conjunction with vaccination campaigns resulted in high knowledge of influenza virus, transmission, and vaccination. Further outreach regarding disease risks and vaccine safety needs to be directed towards older adults in nursing homes who had lower knowledge and coverage than older adults in daycare centers.

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Improving influenza vaccination coverage at the University Medical Centre Ljubljana with workplace health promotion project

Psihološka obzorja / Horizons of Psychology ◽

10.20419/2021.30.544 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 182-187

Author(s):

Nataša Dernovšček Hafner ◽

Tanja Udrih Lazar

Keyword(s):

Health Promotion ◽

Influenza Vaccination ◽

Vaccination Coverage ◽

Seasonal Influenza ◽

Workplace Health Promotion ◽

Vaccination Rate ◽

Medical Centre ◽

Workplace Health ◽

Seasonal Influenza Vaccination ◽

The University

Seasonal influenza vaccination is one of the keys to preventing the spread of this disease. The seasonal influenza vaccination rate is very low for the general Slovenian population (the average rate from the 2015/16 season to the 2019/20 season is 4.3%) and also for healthcare employees (between 2009 and 2019, the average vaccination rate among healthcare workers in Slovenia was 12.9%), and it does not ensure sufficient community protection from the disease. At the beginning of the 2016/17 season, the University Medical Centre Ljubljana (UMCL) launched its first-ever occupational health promotion project with the slogan “I don’t pass on the flu! I get vaccinated to protect myself and others.” The goal of the project was to reach as many employees as possible and increase the general vaccination rate because those working in healthcare have a significantly greater risk of catching influenza than the rest of the working population. By being vaccinated, they protect not only themselves and their families against the disease, but also their patients. The project encouraged all employees to receive the free vaccination, especially those groups that had had lower vaccination rates over the past years. The support of the institution’s executive staff and the heads of individual divisions was key to securing the required funds and suitable conditions for carrying out the project. Different communication tools were used in the project. The promotion strategy increased vaccination coverage at the UMCL from under 10.0% to 13.9% in 2016, 20.9% in 2017, 21.7% in 2018, and 30.1% in 2019. Workplace health promotion can make a difference. The examples of good practice have made a substantial difference and will be taken into account in planning and organizing vaccination activities during future influenza seasons. This practical model can be used in other hospital settings as well.

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