Determinants of Adult Influenza and Pneumonia Immunization Rates

Coverage and predictors of influenza vaccine uptake among adults aged 16 to 59 years suffering from a chronic condition in Madrid, Spain

“…However, studies conducted in different countries, including Spain, have reported high sensitivities and appropriate strategies to improve goals, providing data in support of decision-making and managing vaccination programs. 10,[24][25][26][27][28] Some variables have already been described as being predictors of influenza vaccination and coherent findings could be concluded from our study. Literature has reported that men are more likely to be vaccinated.…”

“…A number of authors have highlighted the usefulness and importance of studying influenza vaccination coverages and the factors (predictors or determinants) associated with such vaccination. [9][10][11][12] Studies undertaken on adults suffering from chronic diseases report vaccination rates lower than desirable which also vary depending on the considered condition. [13][14][15][16][17][18] Based on data drawn from the 2007 Madrid Regional Health Survey (MRHS), this study aimed at:…”

Veterans' attitudes to influenza vaccination in the setting of shortage of vaccine, 2004-2005

“…15 Overall, promoters of vaccination in our study-population were consistent with those found in other studies. [4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15] More than half of the vaccinated patients listed the reasons that they were vaccinated as the doctor's recommendation and that they always get a vaccine; and having been vaccinated the year before was the strongest predictor of vaccination. The strength of these promoters reinforces the importance of doctors urging their patients to be vaccinated and making influenza vaccination a habitual part of their healthcare routine.…”

“…2,3 There are many known predictors of vaccination against influenza. [4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15] [Known promoters of vaccination include recommendation of a physician, holding a positive attitude about influenza vaccine, having received a vaccine in previous year, having had check-up in past year, having insurance, being a veteran, receiving care at a Veterans' Administration (VA) hospital, having a comorbidity or an indication for the vaccine and having previously experienced bad illness attributed to influenza. Known inhibitors of vaccination include holding negative attitudes to vaccine, belief in misconceptions regarding influenza vaccine, having a history of side effects, pursuing other risky health behaviors (such as obesity, not using a seat belt or smoking) and racial disparities].…”

Vacinação contra influenza em idosos e fatores relacionados à sua adesão: revisão integrativa da literatura e análise do conceito

“…Taxas de cobertura vacinal contra influenza entre países e populações de idosos, e relacionadas as disparidades étnicas e raciais (prevalência) 2, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40 31 Influenza como causa da morbidade e mortalidade nos idosos e para grupos específicos 2,5,6,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,21,22,23,25,27,28,29,30,34,36,37,38.…”