Attitudes, knowledge and factors related to acceptance of influenza vaccine by pediatric healthcare workers

Livni, Gilat; Chodik, Gabriel; Yaari, Arnon; Ashkenazi, Shai

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“…23 As a vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 is not yet available, vaccination against seasonal influenza, which is recommended in many locations is crucial in preparing for the near future, 16,24,25 although vaccine hesitancy is a complex problem. 26,27 In conclusion, based on our findings, it is recommended to administer the influenza vaccine before the influenza season. This will reduce the burden of influenza, the widespread circulation of influenza strains, and is critical in scenarios of outbreaks or even increased incidence of both influenza and SARS-CoV-2 infections.…”

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The association of previous influenza vaccination and coronavirus disease-2019

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Ashkenazi

Merzon

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Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics

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Studies have shown similarities in the structure of influenza and coronaviruses, in their binding receptors and in patterns of immune responses; and that influenza vaccine can induce cross-immunity. We examined the association of previous influenza vaccination and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection, resulting in coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19), among 715,164 members of a health maintenance organization. In a multivariate regression model, the odds ratios for SARS-CoV-2 infection among individuals vaccinated for influenza in 2018-2019, 2019-2020, and in both seasons, compared to nonvaccinated individuals, were 0.82 (95% CI 0.68-0.99, p = .048), 0.79 (95% CI 0.67-0.98, p = .005), and 0.76 (95% CI 0.61-0.97, p = .004), respectively. Based on our findings, administration of influenza vaccine before the influenza season is highly recommended to reduce the burden of influenza, which is critical in scenarios of outbreaks of both influenza and SARS-CoV-2 infections, and also regarding its association with reduced rate of COVID-19.

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The association of previous influenza vaccination and coronavirus disease-2019

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Ashkenazi

Merzon

et al. 2020

Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics

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“…Upon consent, 213 participants were instructed to complete a 30-question survey asking about their usage and perception of health information available on social media, its reliability, and its influence on their compliance to vaccinate against influenza (see Multimedia Appendix 1 ) [ 40 , 41 ].…”

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Social Media Engagement and Influenza Vaccination During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Cross-sectional Survey Study

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Khodos²,

Ran³

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Background Vaccines are one of the most important achievements of modern medicine. However, their acceptance is only partial, with vaccine hesitancy and refusal representing a major health threat. Influenza vaccines have low compliance since repeated, annual vaccination is required. Influenza vaccines stimulate discussions both in the real world and online. Social media is currently a significant source of health and medical information. Elucidating the association between social media engagement and influenza vaccination is important and may be applicable to other vaccines, including ones against COVID-19. Objective The goal of this study is to characterize profiles of social media engagement regarding the influenza vaccine and their association with knowledge and compliance in order to support improvement of future web-associated vaccination campaigns. Methods A weblink to an online survey in Hebrew was disseminated over social media and messaging platforms. The survey answers were collected during April 2020. Anonymous and volunteer participants aged 21 years and over answered 30 questions related to sociodemographics; social media usage; influenza- and vaccine-related knowledge and behavior; health-related information searching, its reliability, and its influence; and COVID-19-related information searching. A univariate descriptive data analysis was performed, followed by multivariate analysis via building a decision tree to define the most important attributes associated with vaccination compliance. Results A total of 213 subjects responded to the survey, of whom 207 were included in the analysis; the majority of the respondents were female, were aged 21 to 40 years, had 1 to 2 children, lived in central Israel, were secular Israeli natives, had higher education, and had a salary close to the national average. Most respondents (128/207, 61.8%) were not vaccinated against influenza in 2019 and used social media. Participants that used social media were younger, secular, and living in high-density agglomerations and had lower influenza vaccination rates. The perceived influence and reliability of the information on social media about COVID-19 were generally similar to those perceptions about influenza. Conclusions Using social media is negatively linked to compliance with seasonal influenza vaccination in this study. A high proportion of noncompliant individuals can lead to increased consumption of health care services and can, therefore, overload these health services. This is particularly crucial with a concomitant outbreak, such as COVID-19. Health care professionals should use improved and targeted health communication campaigns with the aid of experts in social media. Targeted communication, based on sociodemographic factors and personalized social media usage, might increase influenza vaccination rates and compliance with other vaccines as well.

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“…Misconceptions or insufficient information about influenza and the vaccine, negative attitudes towards vaccination, level of knowledge and level of perceived risk (Livni, Chodik, Yaari, Tirosh, & Ashkenazi, 2008;Raftopoulos, 2008;Smith et al, 2016aSmith et al, , 2016bZhang, While, & Norman, 2010, 2012b have been identified as influencing their vaccination practices. Nurses represent the largest group of health professionals internationally (World Health Organization, 2016) and have different attitudes about influenza and its prevention compared to physicians (Hollmeyer, Hayden, Poland, & Buchholz, 2009).…”

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Barriers and facilitators to seasonal influenza vaccination uptake among nurses: A mixed methods study

Flanagan

Dowling

Gethin

2020

Journal of Advanced Nursing

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Aim: To identify the barriers and facilitators to seasonal influenza vaccination uptake among nurses.Background: Seasonal influenza causes significant mortality and morbidity among older people and high risk groups. Vaccinating nurses against influenza is an essential public health measure to reduce the burden of disease. Yet despite annual recommendations, nurses' influenza vaccine uptake rates remain low.Design: An explanatory sequential mixed methods study design. Data Sources: Qualified nurses attending mandatory training in two large acute hospitals in Ireland. Methods: A paper-based questionnaire assessing nurses' knowledge, risk perception, health beliefs and influenza vaccination practices was distributed to a convenience sample of qualified nurses (n=462) between September 2017 -February 2018. A self-selected sample of thirty five nurses who completed the questionnaire participated in five focus groups to explore in depth the barriers and facilitating factors associated with their vaccination practices between September 2018 -October 2018. The questionnaire data were analysed statistically and thematic analysis was applied to the qualitative data. The quantitative and qualitative findings were integrated using the Pillar Integration Process. Results: Seven themes emerged; (1) the influence of nurses' knowledge on vaccine uptake, (2) dissemination of information, (3) vaccine fears and concerns, (4) protection, risk and vulnerability: self and others, (5) influencers, (6) accessibility and (7) organisational pressure. Conclusion: Achieving high vaccine uptake rates among nurses through voluntary vaccination programmes remains a challenge. Multi-faceted influenza campaigns based on the HBM should be prioritised to address dissemination of evidence based information, accessibility and external cues to action. Impact: Low influenza vaccine uptake among nurses compromises patient safety and contributes to a significant burden on health services. This study identified factors associated with vaccine practices among nurses and will inform the development of specific tailored interventions for nurses.

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Attitudes, knowledge and factors related to acceptance of influenza vaccine by pediatric healthcare workers

Cited by 24 publications

References 21 publications

The association of previous influenza vaccination and coronavirus disease-2019

The association of previous influenza vaccination and coronavirus disease-2019

Social Media Engagement and Influenza Vaccination During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Cross-sectional Survey Study

Barriers and facilitators to seasonal influenza vaccination uptake among nurses: A mixed methods study

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