scholarly journals FAKTOR FAKTOR YANG BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN PELAKSANAAN ASUHAN KEPERAWATAN BERBASIS SDKI, SLKI DAN SIKI DI RUMAH SAKIT KUNINGAN MEDICAL CENTER KABUPATEN KUNINGAN TAHUN 2021

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 149-159
Author(s):  
Anggita Maharani Agustina ◽  
Aria Pranatha ◽  
Aditiya Puspanegara
Keyword(s):  
Medical Center ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Exact Test

Pelayanan keperawatan yang diberikan masih menjadi permasalahan, karena masyarakat merasakan ketidakpuasan dan beranggapan pelayanan yang diberikan belum optimal. Rumah Sakit di Kuningan khususnya Rumah Sakit KMC masih menggunakan Nanda Nic Noc. Pelaksanaan askep berbasis SDKI, SLKI dan SIKI berhubungan dengan pengetahuan, pendidikan, motivasi dan sikap perawat. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui faktor apa saja yang berhubungan dengan Pelaksanaan Askep Berbasis SDKI, SLKI, dan SIKI Di Rumah Sakit KMC Kabupaten Kuningan Tahun 2021. Jenis Penelitian deskriptif kuantitatif. Populasi penelitian perawat yang bekerja di Ruang Rawat Inap sebanyak 58 orang didapat menggunakan teknik total sampling sesuai kriteria inklusi dan ekslusi. Instrumen penelitian menggunakan lembar kuesioner. Uji statistik menggunakan uji Chi-Square. Analisis univariat diperoleh faktor pengetahuan sebagian besar kurang (84,5%), pendidikan sebagian besar D3 (65,5%), sikap sebagian besar mendukung (53,4%), motivasi sebagian besar tinggi (39,7%) dan pelaksanaan askep berbasis SDKI, SLKI dan SIKI sebagian besar cukup (67,2%). Hasil uji Fisher’s Exact Test faktor pengetahuan diperoleh p = 0,000>0,05, hasil uji Chi-Square untuk faktor pendidikan diperoleh p = 0,000>0,05, faktor sikap diperoleh p = 0,001>0,05, faktor motivasi diperoleh p = 0,002>0,05. Terdapat hubungan antara faktor pengetahuan, pendidikan, sikap dan motivasi dengan pelaksanaan askep berbasis SDKI, SLKI dan SIKI Di Rumah Sakit KMC Kabupaten Kuningan. Disarankan agar dapat memberikan pelatihan kepada para perawat khususnya diruang rawat inap mengenai pelaksanaan asuhan keperawatan berbasis SDKI, SLKI dan SIKI untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan, keterampilan dan pengalaman perawat.

Venous Thromboembolism and High Grade Gliomas

1993 ◽  
Vol 70 (03) ◽  
pp. 393-396 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mandeep S Dhami ◽  
Robert D Bona ◽  
John A Calogero ◽  
Richard M Hellman
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Venous Thromboembolism ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
Bleeding Complications ◽  
Fisher Exact Test ◽  
High Grade ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
High Grade Gliomas

SummaryA retrospective study was done to determine the incidence of and the risk factors predisposing to clinical venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients treated for high grade gliomas. Medical records of 68 consecutive patients diagnosed and treated at Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center from January 1986 to June 1991 were reviewed. The follow up was to time of death or at least 6 months (up to December 1991). All clinically suspected episodes of VTE were confirmed by objective tests. Sixteen episodes of VTE were detected in 13 patients for an overall episode rate of 23.5%. Administration of chemotherapy (p = 0.027, two tailed Fisher exact test) and presence of paresis (p = 0.031, two tailed Fisher exact test) were statistically significant risk factors for the development of VTE. Thrombotic events were more likely to occur in the paretic limb and this difference was statistically significant (p = 0.00049, chi square test, with Yates correction). No major bleeding complications were seen in the nine episodes treated with long term anticoagulation.We conclude that venous thromboembolic complications are frequently encountered in patients being treated for high grade gliomas and the presence of paresis and the administration of chemotherapy increases the risk of such complications.

Transfusion Reactions in Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Patients Receiving Multiple Blood Transfusions.

Blood ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 106 (11) ◽  
pp. 946-946
Author(s):  
Vishwas S. Sakhalkar ◽  
Diana M. Veillon ◽  
James D. Cotelingam ◽  
Linda M. Hawthorne ◽  
Gloria C. Caldito ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Center ◽  
Blood Type ◽  
P Value ◽  
Transfusion Reaction ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Patient Groups ◽  
Transfusion Reactions

Abstract Aim: To study transfusion reactions in our SCD patients before and after instituting the practice of transfusing C, E, K blood type negative (CEKneg) packed red blood cell (pRBC) units. Material and Methods: We retrospectively reviewed blood bank records of all SCD patients transfused pRBCs since 1990. Statistical analysis was performed using the Chi square test and Fischer’s exact test. Results: During 1990–2004, 500 SCD patients received pRBCs in our medical center. Of these, 387 received pRBC units crossmatched only for ABO and Rh blood types and suffered 37 transfusion reactions. Table I: General data of various patient groups Major patient groups Number of patients Median age in yrs # of pRBCs Tx Total (%) Sex (m/f) (range) Total units Median (range) Grand total of all patients 500 240/260 22 (0.7–79) 16617 14 (1–524) CEK (&ABO) matched transfusion patients 113 62/51 8 (0.5–35) 2354 10 (1–143) Regular (only ABORh) matched Tx patients 387 (100) 178/209 26 (0.7–79) 14263 18 (1–524) AlloAB forming patients 121 (31.3) 56/65 29 (5–70) 7338 26 (1–500) Non-alloAB forming pts 266 (68.7) 122/144 25 (0.7–79) 6925 12 (1–524) Table 2: Transfusion reactions in various patient groups Major patient groups Total # of pts Total # of pRBCs Transfusion reactions (% of pts) [Incidence/1000 Tx] Total Febrile Allergic dHTR CEK matched pts 113 2354 0 0 0 0 Regular (ABORh) Tx pts 387 14263 37 (10%)[2.594] 10 23 (6%)[1.61] 4 (1%)[0.28] AlloAB forming pts 121 7338 23 (19%)[3.134] 4 (3%)[0.55] 15 (12%)[2.04] 4 (3%)[0.55] Non-alloAB forming pts 266 6925 14 (5%)[2.0] 6(2%)[0.87] 8 (3%)[1.16] 0 P value (alloAB vs non-alloAB) # of pts 0.25 0.684 0.266 - P value (alloAB vs non-alloAB) # of Tx <0.001 0.809 0.002 - 121 developed alloantibodies (alloABs). 113 patients always received CEKneg pRBCs (from 1997). The technologist required 30 more minutes and $153 extra in reagent costs for this extended CEK match. Most Rh negative pRBC units were also CEKneg. 90% of our donors are Caucasian. Discussion: ’Non-alloAB forming’ patients who received ABORh matched transfusions were 4 times less likely (and twice less likely when number of transfusions was considered) to develop allergic transfusion reaction (p=0.002), compared with ’alloAB forming’ counterparts. Similar finding is seen in patients receiving CEK matched pRBCs. It would be interesting to know if ’slow/rapid/non alloAB producer patients had any genetic predisposition accounting for early/slow/non-development of ABs and transfusion reactions or if alloAB formation transforms the immune system to a hyper-reactive state leading to autoAB formation/allergic reaction. Conclusions: This study showed that utilizing extended antigen (C, E, K) matching for pRBC transfusion ↓↓ alloAB(p<0.01) and autoAB(p=0.005) formation in our SCD patients and eliminated transfusion reactions. Universal availability of leukopoor pRBCs may have eliminated febrile reactions. AlloAB forming patients were more prone to develop allergic transfusion reaction (p=0.002). AutoAB formation was more common in patients with alloABs and did not cause complications. dHTRs were rare and mild. CEK matching made it easier to find and transfuse blood due to less formation of ABs and reactions. However, it resulted in marked overuse of Rh negative pRBCs, extra cost and additional effort to find CEKneg pRBCs for every transfusion.

scholarly journals Table Saw Injuries: Are Our Safety Features Really Keeping Us Safe?

Hand ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 181-183 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah E. Smith ◽  
Ian Kendrick ◽  
Thomas Huntsman
Keyword(s):  
Medical Center ◽  
The United States ◽  
Tendon Injury ◽  
Fisher Exact Test ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Severity Of Injury ◽  
Tests Of Association ◽  
Safety Features ◽  
Knife Blade

Background: Currently, table saws sold in the United States have 3 safety features (riving knife, blade guard, and antikickback device) designed to prevent personal injury; however, these features can hinder the user’s movements and are often disabled or removed. Despite the frequency of table saw injuries, there is relatively limited literature regarding them. Methods: We performed a retrospective, observational study of characteristics associated with injuries incurred while using a table saw. Electronic medical records from Bassett Medical Center were reviewed from 2002 to 2014 to identify patients who sustained table saw injury, and surveys were sent to the patients. Tests of association between survey variables (eg, presence/absence of safety device vs severity of injury) were carried out using chi-square or Fisher exact test. Results: Seventy-three percent of those injured had disabled their safety features or had no safety features present; 27% of those injured had one or more safety features enabled when they sustained the injury. Of those injured, 18% sustained a “mild” injury (skin laceration), 39% sustained a “moderate” injury (nerve or tendon injury), and 43% sustained a “severe” injury (partial or complete amputation). There was no statistically significant association between severity of the injury and presence/absence of safety features. Conclusions: This study highlights 2 major problems with the current safety features: People are dissatisfied with current safety features, disabling them and sustaining injuries, and even when they are enabled, people are still getting injured—suggesting inadequacy of the current features.

Use of SAMe-TT₂R₂ Score to Predict the Quality of Anticoagulation Control in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation Receiving Warfarin in Thailand

2020 ◽  
Vol 103 (6) ◽  
pp. 548-552
Keyword(s):  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Therapeutic Range ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Discrimination Performance ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Time In Therapeutic Range ◽  
Anticoagulation Control

Objective: To predict the quality of anticoagulation control in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) receiving warfarin in Thailand. Materials and Methods: The present study retrospectively recruited Thai AF patients receiving warfarin for three months or longer between June 2012 and December 2017 in Central Chest Institute of Thailand. The patients were classified into those with SAMe-TT₂R₂ of 2 or less, and 3 or more. The Chi-square test or Fisher’s exact test was used to compare the proportion of the patients with poor time in therapeutic range (TTR) between the two groups of SAMe-TT₂R₂ score. The discrimination performance of SAMe-TT₂R₂ score was demonstrated with c-statistics. Results: Ninety AF patients were enrolled. An average age was 69.89±10.04 years. Most patients were persistent AF. An average CHA₂DS₂-VASc, SAMe-TT₂R₂, and HAS-BLED score were 3.68±1.51, 3.26±0.88, and 1.98±0.85, respectively. The present study showed the increased proportion of AF patients with poor TTR with higher SAMe-TT₂R₂ score. The AF patients with SAMe-TT₂R₂ score of 3 or more had a larger proportion of patients with poor TTR than those with SAMe-TT₂R₂ score of 2 or less with statistical significance when TTR was below 70% (p=0.03) and 65% (p=0.04), respectively. The discrimination performance of SAMe-TT₂R₂ score was demonstrated with c-statistics of 0.60, 0.59, and 0.55 when TTR was below 70%, 65% and 60%, respectively. Conclusion: Thai AF patients receiving warfarin had a larger proportion of patients with poor TTR when the SAMe-TT₂R₂ score was higher. The score of 3 or more could predict poor quality of anticoagulation control in those patients. Keywords: Time in therapeutic range, Poor quality of anticoagulation control, Warfarin, SAMe-TT₂R₂, Labile INR

PREEMPTIVE ANALGESIA WITH AMITRIPTYLINE IN WOMEN UNDERGOING ABDOMINAL HYSTERECTOMY: A RANDOMIZED CLINICAL TRIAL

2020 ◽  
pp. 2-5
Author(s):  
Antônio Henriques De França Neto ◽  
Alexandre Magno Nóbrega Marinho ◽  
Eveline Pereira De Arruda Agra ◽  
Priscilla Guimarães Alves ◽  
Josikwylkson Costa Brito ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Postoperative Pain ◽  
Pressure Pain Threshold ◽  
Abdominal Hysterectomy ◽  
Tricyclic Antidepressant ◽  
Preemptive Analgesia ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Student’S T

The concept of preemptive analgesia, albeit long-standing, has reemerged. Consequently, recent research has focused on testing a variety of drugs preoperatively to prevent the occurrence of postoperative pain, a major factor of morbidity. Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant used to treat chronic pain. Because amitriptyline acts on pain transmission pathways, it could theoretically be used as an agent for the prevention of postoperative pain. This study evaluated the effectiveness of amitriptyline in preventing pain in patients submitted to hysterectomy, the most commonly performed gynecological surgery. A randomized, double-blind clinical trial was conducted with 145 patients, 72 of these receiving amitriptyline and 73 placebo. All patients were evaluated at 6, 12, 24 and 48 hours after surgery using a visual analog scale (VAS) for pain and algometry to determine the pressure-pain threshold. Statistical analysis was conducted using the chi-square test of association, Student's t-test, and the Mann-Whitney test, with Fisher's exact test being used whenever appropriate. No statistically signicant difference was found between the two groups with respect to pain at any of the time points evaluated, leading to the conclusion that at a dose of 25 mg, amitriptyline is ineffective in preventing postoperative pain in patients submitted to abdominal hysterectomy

Characteristics and risk factors associated with stroke subtypes among adult patients admitted to stroke unit of JUMC

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bekalu Getachew Gebreegziabher ◽  
Tesema Etefa Birhanu ◽  
Diriba Dereje Olana ◽  
Behailu Terefe Tesfaye
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Stroke Unit ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Data Entry ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Stroke Subtypes

Background: Stroke is a great public health problem in Ethiopia. According to reports, in-hospital stroke mortality was estimated to be 14.7% in Ethiopia. Despite this, in this country researches done on factors associated with stroke sub-types were inadequate. Objective: To assess the Characteristics and risk factors associated with stroke sub-types among patients admitted to JUMC. Methods and materials: A retrospective cross sectional study was conducted from May 2017 to May 2018 in stroke unit of Jimma University Medical Center. A total of 106 medical charts of patients diagnosed with stroke were reviewed. Checklist comprising of relevant variables was used to collect data. SPSS version 21 was employed for data entry and analysis. Chi-square test was used to point-out association and difference among stroke sub-types. The data was presented using text, tables and figures. Result: From a total of 106 patients, 67(63.2%) were men. The mean ± SD of age was 52.67±12.46 years, and no significant association was found. Of all the patients, 59(55.6%) had ischemic strokes and 47(44.4%) had hemorrhagic strokes. The most common risk factor in the patients was alcohol use with a prevalence of 69.9%. Of all the risk factors, only sex, cigarettes smoking and dyslipidemia were significantly associated to sub-types of stroke. Conclusion: Ischemic stroke was the most common subtype of stroke. Sex of patient, cigarette smoking and dyslipidemia are significantly associated with the two stroke subtypes.

Success Rate of Obturation of Root Canals by Different Techniques in Primary Molars: A Comparative Clinical Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-44
Author(s):  
Satyawan G. Damle ◽  
Ritika Bansal ◽  
Dhanashree D. Sakhare
Keyword(s):  
Success Rate ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Primary Molars ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Second Primary ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Root Canals ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Comparative Clinical Study

Objective: To compare the success rate of different obturation procedures in primary mandibular second molars clinically and also by digital radiovisiography. Methods: A total of 40 children aged between 4-8 years with deeply carious mandibular second primary molars indicated for single session pulpectomy were selected. Canals were obturated with Metapex. The 3 study groups (Endodontic plugger, Handheld lentulospiral, Navi Tip syringe) were compared with the control group (reamer) both clinically and radiovisiographically. The data collected were statistically analyzed using Pearson’s Chi-square and Fisher’s exact test. Results: The use of Navi tip syringe led to the least number of voids followed by Endodontic plugger and Reamer and the highest number of voids was reported with Lentulospiral. Navitip presented maximum number of optimally filled cases followed by Endodontic plugger and Lentulospiral and least number of optimally filled cases with reamer. However, there was no statistically significant difference (p>0.05) in any of the groups with clinical (pain and tenderness to percussion) and radiographic parameters (presence or absence of voids and length of obturation). Conclusion: Within the limitations of the present study, though the clinical outcome was statistically insignificant, Navitip syringe exhibited encouraging results and is a promising option for obturation in primary teeth.

Comparison of Clinical Outcomes With Drug Coated Balloons Versus Plain Balloon Angioplasty In Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia

2021 ◽  
pp. 153857442110225
Author(s):  
Joel Mathew John ◽  
Vimalin Samuel ◽  
Dheepak Selvaraj ◽  
Prabhu Premkumar ◽  
Albert A Kota ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Outcomes ◽  
Interventional Procedure ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Arterial Disease ◽  
Multivariable Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Tertiary Care Centre ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Institutional Review ◽  
Chi Square Test

Objective: The use of drug coated balloon (DCB) for angioplasty has shown superior efficacy against plain balloons for treating complex infrainguinal arterial disease. We report and compare the clinical outcomes following application of DCB(Paclitaxel) and plain angioplasty (POBA) in our tertiary care centre. Methods: A retrospective, single centre analysis of 301 patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia involving the infrainguinal segment was conducted between September 2014 and September 2018, after approval from the Institutional review board. We analyzed clinical outcomes by measuring postoperative ABI improvement, restenosis requiring reintervention procedure, minor and major amputations at the end of 18 months. . To find the association between the group variables (POBA and DCB) and other risk variables, Chi-square test/Fisher’s exact test was used. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was used. Results: Patients who underwent treatment with plain balloon (POBA) and DCB(Paclitaxel) angioplasty were 246(81.7%) and 55(18.3%) respectively. Our study group was predominantly male (Male: Female = 6.7:1), most patients were more than 50 years of age (n = 251, 83.4%). Smoking (n = 199, 66.1%) and diabetes (n = 210, 69.8%) were the most common atherosclerotic risk factors. Postoperative Ankle Brachial Pressure Index (ABI) improvement were similar in both groups (POBA = 57.7%; DCB = 69.8%; p = 0.103). Minor and major amputations following POBA were 26% and 22%; and DCB were 12.7% and 16.4% respectively. Re-stenosis requiring a re-interventional procedure within 18 months was 15%, (n = 37) following POBA; and 12.7% (n = 7) following DCB (p = 0.661). Conclusions: This retrospective study shows similar clinical limb related outcomes following POBA and DCB at 18 months. However, our comparative analysis between the POBA and DCB groups was totally unadjusted and not adjusted for common confounders such as age and sex. Hence, for one to draw definitive conclusions leading to changes in clinical practice; a randomized, prospective study with a larger patient cohort is needed.

scholarly journals AB1046 JOINT MANIFESTATIONS IN A COHORT OF PATIENTS WITH SARCOIDOSIS IN A THIRD LEVEL HOSPITAL.

2020 ◽  
Vol 79 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 1814.3-1814
Author(s):  
I. Madroñal García ◽  
C. Aguilera Cros ◽  
L. Mendez Diaz
Keyword(s):  
Medical Records ◽  
Unknown Etiology ◽  
Joint Involvement ◽  
List Type ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Approximate Result ◽  
Chronic Course ◽  
Level Hospital ◽  
Larger Sample

Background:Sarcoidosis (S) is a systemic granulomatous disease of unknown etiology, which most frequently affects the ganglion, lung and skin, although it can affect other organs, including the musculoskeletal system.Objectives:- Describe the clinical, analytical and radiological characteristics of patients diagnosed with S presenting joint manifestations.- To assess the association between patients who have joint manifestations and the use of corticosteroids (C) and immunosuppressants (IS), with respect to those without joint involvement.Methods:Retrospective descriptive study of patients with diagnosis of S with joint manifestations, treated in our Hospital from 2017 to 2019. Data were obtained by reviewing medical records. Chi square tests and Fisher’s exact test have been performed to establish the differences described in the objectives.Results:From a database of 102 patients with S, 18 presented joint manifestations (50% women), with a mean age of 57 ± 6 years. Of these patients, 4 (22.2%) have presented positive ANA. Regarding the clinic, 3 patients presented the association of polyarthritis and bilateral ankle swelling, 8 patients presented with polyarthritis, 3 monoatritis and 4 patients presented bilateral ankle swelling. 61.1% had fever at the onset of the disease.14 patients (77.8%) had high ACE values at the onset of the disease, without presenting significant differences with respect to all patients diagnosed with S who do not have joint involvement.All patients received treatment with C and 10 patients (55.5%) needed an IS treatment, finding no differences with respect to patients who do not have joint involvement (p=0.92).On the course of the disease, the majority of patients with joint involvement have a chronic course (72.2%). Nor were significant differences found when compared with patients who have no joint involvement (p = 0.73).Conclusion:Patients with joint involvement in our study have been 17.6% (18), an approximate result to that described in the literature (over 10%), although our result may be increased by the fact that the patients who are followed in Rheumatology present or have presented joint involvement. No significant differences were found between patients with S who presented joint involvement and those who did not, with respect to the initial ACE values, treatment and disease course. Prospective, multicenter and larger sample studies are necessary to better understand these associations.Disclosure of Interests:None declared

scholarly journals Perceptions of Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Among U.S. Army Civilians and Dependents in the Kaiserslautern Military Community: A Mixed-Methods Survey

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Veronica M Burns ◽  
Fritz M Castillo ◽  
Rodney L Coldren ◽  
Trisha Prosser ◽  
Renee L Howell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Seasonal Influenza ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Vaccine Uptake ◽  
Free Text ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Military Health ◽  
Influenza Outbreak ◽  
Flu Vaccination ◽  
Flu Vaccine

ABSTRACT Introduction Influenza is a globally occurring viral respiratory infection that can lead to hospitalizations and death. An influenza outbreak can interfere with combat readiness in a military setting, as the infection can incapacitate soldiers. Vaccination remains the most effective tool to prevent and mitigate seasonal influenza. Although influenza vaccinations for U.S. Army soldiers can be monitored through military health systems, those systems cannot capture DoD civilians and Army dependents who may not use military health services. This study aims to gauge flu vaccine uptake and perceptions in U.S. Army civilians and dependents. Materials and Methods An online survey was e-mailed to civilian and dependent enrollees of Landstuhl Regional Medical Center. The survey contained 24 questions pertaining to demographics, vaccine history, history of the flu, and beliefs toward vaccines. Chi-square tests, t-tests, and logistic regressions were performed to investigate the association between demographic, behavior, and belief factors with vaccine uptake. Free-text answers were coded and categorized by themes. Results Over 70% of respondents were vaccinated for the flu. There were differences between vaccinated and unvaccinated respondents regarding their perceptions of barriers to vaccination, benefits of the flu vaccine, severity of flu symptoms, and personal risk of getting ill with the flu. After controlling for confounders, flu vaccination in the previous season and healthcare worker status were associated with increased vaccine uptake, while perceived barriers to influenza vaccination were associated with decreased vaccine uptake. Conclusions Flu vaccine uptake may be increased by increasing access to vaccination, promoting vaccination and addressing concerns at the provider level, and engaging positively framed public messaging. Increasing flu vaccine uptake is of particular importance as the flu season approaches during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.

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