scholarly journals Influenza Vaccination in Psoriatic Patients—Epidemiology and Patient Perceptions: A German Multicenter Study (Vac-Pso)

Vaccines ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 843
Author(s):  
Christian Kromer ◽  
Phoebe Wellmann ◽  
Ralf Siemer ◽  
Selina Klein ◽  
Johannes Mohr ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Influenza Vaccination ◽  
Inflammatory Diseases ◽  
Influenza Virus Infection ◽  
Multivariate Regression Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Patient Perceptions ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Vaccination Rates ◽  
Disease Characteristics ◽  
History Of

The risk of developing severe complications from an influenza virus infection is increased in patients with chronic inflammatory diseases such as psoriasis (PsO) and atopic dermatitis (AD). However, low influenza vaccination rates have been reported. The aim of this study was to determine vaccination rates in PsO compared to AD patients and explore patient perceptions of vaccination. A multicenter cross-sectional study was performed in 327 and 98 adult patients with PsO and AD, respectively. Data on vaccination, patient and disease characteristics, comorbidity, and patient perceptions was collected with a questionnaire. Medical records and vaccination certificates were reviewed. A total of 49.8% of PsO and 32.7% of AD patients were vaccinated at some point, while in season 2018/2019, 30.9% and 13.3% received an influenza vaccination, respectively. There were 96.6% and 77.6% of PsO and AD patients who had an indication for influenza vaccination due to age, immunosuppressive therapy, comorbidity, occupation, and/or pregnancy. Multivariate regression analysis revealed higher age (p < 0.001) and a history of bronchitis (p = 0.023) as significant predictors of influenza vaccination in PsO patients. Considering that most patients had an indication for influenza vaccination, the rate of vaccinated patients was inadequately low.

scholarly journals Regional differences in general practitioners’ behaviours regarding influenza vaccination: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan Arlt ◽  
Kristina Flaegel ◽  
Katja Goetz ◽  
Jost Steinhaeuser
Keyword(s):  
Influenza Vaccination ◽  
General Practitioners ◽  
Personal Characteristics ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Central Research Institute ◽  
World Health ◽  
Central Research ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Vaccination Rates ◽  
Health Organization

Abstract Background The World Health Organization recommends vaccination rates of 75% against seasonal influenza for patients over 65 years old. In the 2013/2014 season, the German vaccination rates ranged between 14 and 65%. This study aimed to compare the attitudes, personal characteristics and vaccination behaviours of general practitioners (GPs) in regions with high and low vaccination rates in Germany. Methods In May 2016, a questionnaire was sent to 1594 GPs practising in 16 districts with the highest and the lowest vaccination rates in Western and Eastern Germany as described by the Central Research Institute of Ambulatory Health Care in Germany for the 2013/2014 season. Descriptive statistics and multiple regression analyses were computed to identify potential factors associated with high vaccination rates. Results A total response rate of 32% (515/1594 participants) was observed in the study. GPs reported their attitudes towards vaccination in general and vaccination against influenza as mostly ‘very positive’ (80%, n = 352 and 65%, n = 288, respectively). GPs practising in regions with low vaccination rates reported their attitudes towards vaccinations in general (p = 0.004) and towards influenza vaccination (p = 0.001) more negatively than their colleagues from regions with high vaccination rates. Multiple logistic regression identified an increasing influence of year-dependent changing efficiency on GPs’ influenza rates as the strongest factor for predicting GPs from highly vaccinating regions (OR = 4.31 [1.12–16.60]), followed by the patient’s vaccination refusal despite GP advice due to already receiving a vaccination from another physician (OR = 3.20 [1.89–5.43]) and vaccination information gathering through medical colleagues (OR = 2.26 [1.19–4.29]). Conclusions The results of this study suggest a correlation between GPs’ attitudes and regional vaccination rates. Beneath GPs’ individual attitudes, the regional attitude patterns of patients, colleagues and medical assistants surrounding those GPs seem decisive and should be integrated into future campaigns to increase vaccination rates at a regional level.

Correlation Between Healthcare Workers' Knowledge of Influenza Vaccine and Vaccine Receipt

2003 ◽  
Vol 24 (11) ◽  
pp. 845-847 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard A. Martinello ◽  
Laura Jones ◽  
Jeffrey E. Topal
Keyword(s):  
Influenza Vaccine ◽  
Influenza Vaccination ◽  
Nursing Staff ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Vaccination Rate ◽  
Basic Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Vaccination Rates ◽  
Significant Difference

AbstractObjective:Influenza vaccine receipt by healthcare workers (HCWs) is important because HCWs are at risk for occupational exposure to influenza and may act as vectors in the nosocomial transmission of influenza. HCWs were surveyed to determine whether belief in commonly held influenza vaccine misconceptions was associated with influenza vaccine acceptance.Design:Cross-sectional study.Setting:A large urban teaching hospital.Method:A self-administered survey was used to assess nursing and physician staff influenza vaccine knowledge, current vaccination status, and potential reasons for vaccine declination.Results:Two hundred twelve of 215 surveys were completed. The overall influenza vaccination rate was 73%. Physician staff were significantly more likely to have been vaccinated compared with nursing staff (82% vs 62%, respectively; P = .0009). HCWs answering the 5 influenza vaccine basic knowledge questions correctly were significantly more likely to have been vaccinated than those responding incorrectly to any question (84% vs 64%, respectively; P = .002). This association was present in the nursing group where 80% of those answering the knowledge questions correctly were vaccinated, but only 49% of those answering incorrectly were vaccinated (P = .000005). However, in the physician group, there was no significant difference in the influenza vaccination rates between those answering correctly and those answering incorrectly (P = .459).Conclusion:Belief in commonly held influenza vaccine misconceptions was significantly associated with influenza vaccine declination among nursing staff and may act as a barrier to greater rates of influenza vaccination. Reasons for influenza vaccine nonreceipt may differ between nursing and physician staff.

scholarly journals Influence of health literacy on acceptance of influenza and pertussis vaccinations: a cross-sectional study among Spanish pregnant women

BMJ Open ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. e022132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Enrique Castro-Sánchez ◽  
Rafael Vila-Candel ◽  
Francisco J Soriano-Vidal ◽  
Esther Navarro-Illana ◽  
Javier Díez-Domingo
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Influenza Vaccination ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Vaccination Rate ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Secondary Outcome ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Vaccination Rates ◽  
Vaccination Decision

ObjectivesImmunisations against influenza andBordetella pertussisinfection are recommended to pregnant women in Valencia (Spain), yet vaccination rates remain low. Health literacy (HL) appears as a crucial factor in vaccination decision-making. We explored the relation between HL of pregnant women and decisions to receive influenza and pertussis immunisations.SettingUniversity hospital in Valencia (Spain).Participants119 women who gave birth at a hospital in Valencia (Spain) between November 2015 and May 2016. Women in the immediate postpartum period (more than 27 weeks of gestation), between November 2015 and May 2016 were included in the study. Women with impairments, language barriers or illiteracy which prevented completion of the questionnaires, or those who were under 18 years were excluded from enrolment.Primary and secondary outcome measuresHL level; influenza and pertussis immunisation rate; reasons for rejection of vaccination.Results119 participants were included (mean age 32.3±5.5 years, 52% primiparous, 95% full-term deliveries). A higher education level was associated with Short Assessment of Health Literacy for Spanish Adults _50 (adjusted R2=0.22, p=0.014) and Newest Vital Sign (adjusted R2=0.258, p=0.001) scores. Depending on the scale, 56%–85% of participants had adequate HL. 52% (62/119) and 94% (112/119) of women received influenza and pertussis immunisation, respectively. Women rejecting influenza vaccine had a higher HL level (measured by SALHSA_50 tool) than those accepting it (Kruskal-Wallis test p=0.022). 24% of women who declined influenza vaccination felt the vaccine was unnecessary, and 23% claimed to have insufficient information.ConclusionsInfluenza vaccination rate was suboptimal in our study. Women with high HL were more likely to decline immunisation. Information from professionals needs to match patients' HL levels to reduce negative perceptions of vaccination.

Pneumococcal and influenza vaccination rates in patients treated with corticosteroids and/or immunosuppressive therapies for systemic autoimmune diseases: A cross-sectional study

2017 ◽  
Vol 84 (3) ◽  
pp. 365-366 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manal Assala ◽  
Matthieu Groh ◽  
Philippe Blanche ◽  
Christine Vinter ◽  
Pascal Cohen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Autoimmune Diseases ◽  
Influenza Vaccination ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Systemic Autoimmune Diseases ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Vaccination Rates

scholarly journals Health Belief Model in Hospitals: Determining the Effective Factors on Influenza Vaccination

Health Scope ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vahid Kohpeima Jahromi ◽  
Rahim Raoofi ◽  
Razieh Zahedi ◽  
Fatemeh Mosleh ◽  
Forogh Ebrahimizadeh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Influenza Vaccination ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Perceived Barriers ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Vaccination History ◽  
History Of ◽  
Belief Model

: The need for extensive vaccination of health care workers (HCWs) is felt more than ever. The aim of this study was to investigate the determinants of influenza vaccination using HBM in HCWs of Jahrom hospitals. This cross-sectional study was performed by multicenter method on 614 HCWs in Jahrom, southern Iran, in 2020. Data collection tools included Demographic and researcher-made Influenza Vaccination in HCWs Based on HBM Questionnaires whose validity and reliability were measured and evaluated. Analyzes have been performed using SPSS 21. Increasing age (P < 0.001) and perceived barriers (P < 0.001) have increased influenza vaccination, but perceived benefits (P = 0.002), cues to action (P = 0.001), and self-efficacy (P < 0.001) have had a negative impact on influenza vaccination among HCWs. Perceived severity (P = 0.7) was higher in people with a history of influenza vaccination, while such a difference was not observed in perceived susceptibility. Higher mean age, previous vaccination history, and perceived barriers are predictors of influenza vaccine participation behavior.

scholarly journals Acceptance of seasonal influenza vaccination and associated factors among pregnant women in the context of COVID-19 pandemic in China: a multi-center cross-sectional study based on health belief model

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruitong Wang ◽  
Liyuan Tao ◽  
Na Han ◽  
Jihong Liu ◽  
Chuanxiang Yuan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Influenza Vaccination ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Healthcare System ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Seasonal Influenza ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
History Of

Abstract Background Seasonal influenza can circulate in parallel with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in winter. In the context of COVID-19 pandemic, the risk of co-infection and the burden it poses on healthcare system calls for timely influenza vaccination among pregnant women, who are the priority population recommended for vaccination. We aimed to evaluate the acceptance of influenza vaccination and associated factors among pregnant women during COVID-19 pandemic, provide evidence to improve influenza vaccination among pregnant women, help reduce the risk of infection and alleviate the burden of healthcare system for co-infected patients. Methods We conducted a multi-center cross-sectional study among pregnant women in China. Sociodemographic characteristics, health status, knowledge on influenza, attitude towards vaccination, and health beliefs were collected. Locally weighted scatterplot smoothing regression analysis was used to evaluate the trends in the acceptance of influenza vaccine. Logistic regression was applied to identify factors associated with vaccination acceptance. Results The total acceptance rate was 76.5% (95%CI: 74.8–78.1%) among 2568 pregnant women enrolled. Only 8.3% of the participants had a history of seasonal influenza vaccination. In the logistic regression model, factors associated with the acceptance of influenza vaccine were western region, history of influenza vaccination, high knowledge of influenza infection and vaccination, high level of perceived susceptibility, perceived benefit, cues to action and low level of perceived barriers. Among 23.5% of the participants who had vaccine hesitancy, 48.0% of them were worried about side effect, 35.6% of them lacked confidence of vaccine safety. Conclusions Our findings highlighted that tailored strategies and publicity for influenza vaccination in the context of COVID-19 pandemic are warranted to reduce pregnant women’s concerns, improve their knowledge, expand vaccine uptake and alleviate pressure for healthcare system.

scholarly journals Acceptance of COVID-19 Vaccination among Healthcare and Non-Healthcare Workers of Hospitals and Outpatient Clinics in the Northern Region of Slovakia

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (23) ◽  
pp. 12695
Author(s):  
Romana Ulbrichtova ◽  
Viera Svihrova ◽  
Maria Tatarkova ◽  
Henrieta Hudeckova ◽  
Jan Svihra
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Northern Region ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Vaccination Rates ◽  
Compulsory Vaccination ◽  
Anonymous Questionnaire ◽  
Vaccination Acceptance ◽  
History Of

The purpose of this study was to analyse attitudes, motivation, and reasons for hesitancy toward COVID-19 vaccination among healthcare workers (HCWs) in northern Slovakia. A cross-sectional study was conducted between 30 August 2021 and 30 September 2021. An anonymous questionnaire was administered. The study was completed by 1277 employees. Multivariate logistic regression was used to identify predictors of COVID-19 vaccination status. A total of 1076 (84.3%) were vaccinated, and 201 (15.7%) were unvaccinated. Physician job type (OR = 1.77; CI95 1.13–2.78), history of COVID-19 (OR = 0.37; CI95 0.26–0.37), influenza vaccination at any time (OR = 1.97; CI95 1.12–3.46), compulsory vaccination for HCWs (OR = 9.15; CI95 2.92–28.62), and compulsory vaccination for selected groups (OR = 9.71; CI95 2.75–34.31) were the predictors significantly associated with COVID-19 vaccination acceptance. Non-physician HCWs, employees in hospitals, and employees without a history of COVID-19 significantly more distrusted the efficacy of vaccines against COVID-19. Results of our study confirmed that physicians have higher vaccination rates and lower hesitance to get vaccinated than non-physician HCWs. HCWs play an important role in influencing vaccination decisions and can be helpful in vaccine advocacy to the general public.

scholarly journals Health Belief Model in Hospitals: Determining the Effective Factors on Influenza Vaccination

Health Scope ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vahid Kouhpayeh ◽  
Rahim Raoofi ◽  
Razieh Zahedi ◽  
Fatemeh Mosleh ◽  
Forogh Ebrahimizadeh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Influenza Vaccination ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Perceived Barriers ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Vaccination History ◽  
History Of ◽  
Belief Model

: The need for extensive vaccination of health care workers (HCWs) is felt more than ever. The aim of this study was to investigate the determinants of influenza vaccination using HBM in HCWs of Jahrom hospitals. This cross-sectional study was performed by multicenter method on 614 HCWs in Jahrom, southern Iran, in 2020. Data collection tools included Demographic and researcher-made Influenza Vaccination in HCWs Based on HBM Questionnaires whose validity and reliability were measured and evaluated. Analyzes have been performed using SPSS 21. Increasing age (P < 0.001) and perceived barriers (P < 0.001) have increased influenza vaccination, but perceived benefits (P = 0.002), cues to action (P = 0.001), and self-efficacy (P < 0.001) have had a negative impact on influenza vaccination among HCWs. Perceived severity (P = 0.7) was higher in people with a history of influenza vaccination, while such a difference was not observed in perceived susceptibility. Higher mean age, previous vaccination history, and perceived barriers are predictors of influenza vaccine participation behavior.

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