scholarly journals Influenza Vaccination Coverage among Registered Nurses in China during 2017-2018: an Internet Panel Survey (Preprint)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhongjie Li ◽  
Jianxing Yu ◽  
Xiang Ren ◽  
Chuchu Ye ◽  
Keqing Tian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Influenza Vaccine ◽  
Influenza Vaccination ◽  
Registered Nurses ◽  
Vaccination Coverage ◽  
Seasonal Influenza ◽  
Panel Survey ◽  
Vaccine Acceptance ◽  
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Principal Factors

BACKGROUND Influenza vaccination is recommended for nurses in China but is not mandatory or offered free of charge. Identifying factors that impact seasonal influenza vaccine acceptance among nurses in China may inform strategies to increase vaccination coverage in this high priority group. OBJECTIVE To determine influenza vaccination coverage and the principal factors influencing influenza vaccination among nurses in China. METHODS During March 22-April 1, 2018, we conducted an opt-in internet panel survey among registered nurses in China. Respondents were recruited from an internet-based training platform for nurses. We assessed influenza vaccination status and factors influencing influenza vaccine acceptance and refusal. RESULTS Among 22,888 nurses invited to participate, 4,706 responded, and 4,153 were valid respondents. Overall, 257 (6%) nurses reported receiving the seasonal influenza vaccine during the 2017/18 season. Vaccination coverage was highest among nurses working in Beijing (10%, P<.001) and nurses working in primary care (12%, P=.023). The top three reasons for not being vaccinated were lack of time (28%), not knowing where and when to get vaccinated (14%), and lack of confidence in the vaccine’s effectiveness (12%). Overall, 41% of nurses reported experiencing at least one episode of influenza-like illness (ILI) during the 2017/18 season; 87% of nurses kept working while sick, and 25% of nurses reported ever recommending influenza vaccination to patients. Compared with nurses who did not receive influenza vaccination in the 2017/18 season, nurses who received influenza vaccination were more likely to recommend influenza vaccination to patients (67% vs. 22%, P<.001). CONCLUSIONS Influenza vaccination coverage among nurses was low, and only a small proportion recommended influenza vaccine to patients. Our findings highlight the need for a multi-pronged strategy to increase influenza vaccination among nurses in China.

scholarly journals Influenza Vaccination Coverage among Registered Nurses in China during 2017–2018: An Internet Panel Survey

Vaccines ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 134 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jianxing Yu ◽  
Xiang Ren ◽  
Chuchu Ye ◽  
Keqing Tian ◽  
Luzhao Feng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Influenza Vaccine ◽  
Influenza Vaccination ◽  
Registered Nurses ◽  
Vaccination Coverage ◽  
Seasonal Influenza ◽  
Panel Survey ◽  
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Principal Factors

Influenza vaccination is recommended for nurses in China but is not mandatory or offered free of charge. The main objective of this study was to determine influenza vaccination coverage and the principal factors influencing influenza vaccination among nurses in China. During 22 March–1 April 2018, we conducted an opt-in internet panel survey among registered nurses in China. Respondents were recruited from an internet-based training platform for nurses. Among 22,888 nurses invited to participate, 4706 responded, and 4153 were valid respondents. Overall, 257 (6%) nurses reported receiving the seasonal influenza vaccine during the 2017/2018 season. Vaccination coverage was highest among nurses working in Beijing (10%, p < 0.001) and nurses working in primary care (12%, p = 0.023). The top three reasons for not being vaccinated were lack of time (28%), not knowing where and when to get vaccinated (14%), and lack of confidence in the vaccine’s effectiveness (12%). Overall, 41% of nurses reported experiencing at least one episode of influenza-like illness (ILI) during the 2017/2018 season; 87% of nurses kept working while sick, and 25% of nurses reported ever recommending influenza vaccination to patients. Compared with nurses who did not receive influenza vaccination in the 2017/2018 season, nurses who received influenza vaccination were more likely to recommend influenza vaccination to patients (67% vs. 22%, p < 0.001). Influenza vaccination coverage among nurses was low, and only a small proportion recommended influenza vaccine to patients. Our findings highlight the need for a multipronged strategy to increase influenza vaccination among nurses in China.

scholarly journals Influenza vaccination during the coronavirus pandemic: intention to vaccinate among the at-risk population in the Central Catalonia Health Region (VAGCOVID)

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Bonet-Esteve ◽  
Raquel Muñoz-Miralles ◽  
Carla Gonzalez-Claramunt ◽  
Ana M Rufas ◽  
Xavier Pelegrin Cruz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Influenza Vaccine ◽  
Influenza Vaccination ◽  
Vaccination Coverage ◽  
Perceived Risk ◽  
Seasonal Influenza ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Risk Population ◽  
Previous Season ◽  
The Individual

Abstract Background Influenza is a major public health issue, with the primary preventive measure being an annual influenza vaccination. Nevertheless, vaccination coverage among the at-risk population is low. Our understanding of the behaviour of the influenza virus during the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus pandemic is limited, meaning influenza vaccination is still recommended for individuals at risk for severe complications due to influenza infection. The aim of the study is to determine the intention to vaccinate against seasonal influenza among the at-risk population in the 2020-21 campaign during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and to analyse the factors which influence such intention. Methods Cross-sectional telephone survey of adults (aged over 18) with risk factors in central Catalonia where the need for the Seasonal Influenza Vaccine (SIV) was recommended. Results A total of 434 participants responded to the survey, 43.3% of whom intended to be vaccinated against influenza for the 2020-2021 influenza season, 40.8% had no intention to be vaccinated and 15.9% were uncertain or did not express their opinion. The intention to get vaccinated against influenza is associated with having dependents, the individual’s perception of the risk of being infected with influenza and the perceived risk of transmission to dependents. It is also associated with age, whether the individual had received influenza vaccine the previous season or any other season before. The best predictors of the intention to vaccinate are the individual’s perception of the risk of catching influenza and whether the individual had been vaccinated in the previous season. Conclusions Intention to vaccinate can be a good predictor of individual behaviour in relation to vaccination. During the current SARS-CoV-2 pandemic many individuals are hesitant to influenza vaccination. In order to improve influenza vaccination coverage in people included in risk groups, it is necessary to promote educational actions, especially among those who express doubts.

scholarly journals Influenza vaccination in children primed with MF59®-adjuvanted or non-adjuvanted seasonal influenza vaccine

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 2102-2112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timo Vesikari ◽  
Aino Forstén ◽  
Ashwani Arora ◽  
Theodore Tsai ◽  
Ralf Clemens
Keyword(s):  
Influenza Vaccine ◽  
Influenza Vaccination ◽  
Seasonal Influenza ◽  
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine

scholarly journals Factors associated with seasonal influenza immunization in people with chronic diseases

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.

scholarly journals Barriers to pandemic influenza vaccination and uptake of seasonal influenza vaccine in the post-pandemic season in Germany

2012 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Merle M Böhmer ◽  
Dietmar Walter ◽  
Gerhard Falkenhorst ◽  
Stephan Müters ◽  
Gérard Krause ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Influenza Vaccine ◽  
Influenza Vaccination ◽  
Pandemic Influenza ◽  
Seasonal Influenza ◽  
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine

scholarly journals Effectiveness of influenza vaccine among health care personnel in Thailand, 2018/19 season

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
T Eamchotchawalit ◽  
P Piyaraj ◽  
P Narongdej ◽  
S Charoensakulchai ◽  
C Chanthowong
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Influenza Vaccine ◽  
Influenza Vaccination ◽  
Seasonal Influenza ◽  
Influenza Season ◽  
Influenza Infection ◽  
Vaccine Effectiveness ◽  
Health Care Personnel ◽  
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine ◽  
Influenza Like Illness

Abstract Background Influenza vaccination is the most effective way of preventing influenza infections and it is recommended for the entire health care personnel in Thailand. However, the evidence of influenza vaccine effectiveness (VE) among health care personnel is lacking in Thailand. The objective of this study was to estimate influenza vaccine effectiveness (VE) against laboratory confirmed medically attended influenza illness for the 2018/9 season among health care personnel who at risk for influenza infection in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. Methods Throat swab specimens were collected from patients with influenza-like illness (ILI) presenting to outpatient clinics and tested for influenza virus by RT-PCR, between October 2018 and September 2019. A test-negative case-control design was used to estimate influenza VE against medically-attended laboratory-confirmed influenza in outpatient settings. Cases were influenza-like illness (ILI) patients who tested positive for influenza, and controls were influenza negative patients. Results During the 2018/19 season 373 samples were collected; 57 (15.3%) were positive for influenza, 70.2% A un-subtyped and 29.8% B. Adjusted VE against all influenza viruses for this influenza season was -31.7% (95% confidence interval (CI): -40.2 to 66.4), against influenza A un-subtyped, it was 43.9% (95% CI: -30.6 to 75.9) and against influenza B, it was 52.0% (95% CI: (-73.9 to 86.8). Conclusions The seasonal influenza vaccine was moderately effective against medically attended lab-confirmed influenza infection in health care personnel in Bangkok, Thailand in the 2018-19 influenza season. Key messages The seasonal influenza vaccine was moderately effective against medically attended lab-confirmed influenza infection in health care personnel in Bangkok. Increasing seasonal influenza vaccination among health care personnel in Thailand may decrease medically attended influenza-associated ILI cases in this population.

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