Influenza vaccination among persons with chronic respiratory diseases: Coverage, related factors and time-trend, 1993–2001

Influenza vaccination coverage and uptake predictors among Spanish adults suffering COPD

“…32 Several studies have been performed in Spain using primary care databases 9,26 17,24,[29][30][31][32][33][34][35][36] We believe that the possible reasons for such high coverage among the older Spanish population may be as a consequence of; (1) a well-organized public health service that provides vaccination free of charge to this age group; (2) the effect of annual mass media campaigns (TV, radio and newspapers); (3) good promotion of vaccination campaigns by health care workers. 7,[22][23][24][25][26] Several published articles specifically analyze the factors associated with a greater probability of influenza vaccination among individuals who have chronic lung disease. 22,24,25,[34][35][36] The progressive increase in influenza vaccination coverage according to patient age among subjects with chronic pulmonary disease or other high risk conditions in the Spanish population can be seen in the various studies performed in Spain, 7,24,25 just as is seen in Canada, US, Germany and in other European countries within their populations [33][34][35][36][37] In both Canada 33, and Germany, the vaccination rate among chronic lung disease patients increases along with patient age.…”

“…7,[22][23][24][25][26] Several published articles specifically analyze the factors associated with a greater probability of influenza vaccination among individuals who have chronic lung disease. 22,24,25,[34][35][36] The progressive increase in influenza vaccination coverage according to patient age among subjects with chronic pulmonary disease or other high risk conditions in the Spanish population can be seen in the various studies performed in Spain, 7,24,25 just as is seen in Canada, US, Germany and in other European countries within their populations [33][34][35][36][37] In both Canada 33, and Germany, the vaccination rate among chronic lung disease patients increases along with patient age. 33,35,36 In Spain, it has also been demonstrated that patient vaccination coverage increases after the age of 65, and we believe that this is primarily due to the recommended vaccination of the entire population aged 65 y or more, rather than the physical condition of patients, the severity of their illnesses, or the presence of other risk factors.…”

“…33,35,36 In Spain, it has also been demonstrated that patient vaccination coverage increases after the age of 65, and we believe that this is primarily due to the recommended vaccination of the entire population aged 65 y or more, rather than the physical condition of patients, the severity of their illnesses, or the presence of other risk factors. [22][23][24][25][26] Regarding the factors we have studied related to vaccination, the multivariate analysis of COPD patients shows that more men than women are vaccinated. This result is consistent with earlier studies performed in Spain, which also found a higher rate of vaccination among men with chronic pulmonary disease, [22][23][24][25] and work by Schoefer et al in Germany.…”

“…[22][23][24][25][26] Regarding the factors we have studied related to vaccination, the multivariate analysis of COPD patients shows that more men than women are vaccinated. This result is consistent with earlier studies performed in Spain, which also found a higher rate of vaccination among men with chronic pulmonary disease, [22][23][24][25] and work by Schoefer et al in Germany. 36 However, Vozoris et al in Canada found a higher percentage of vaccination among women.…”

“…17 In Spain, previous studies using representative samples of patients with chronic pulmonary diseases have shown vaccination coverage to be between 41% and 87%. [22][23][24][25] Using data obtained from the European Health Survey for Spain (EHS) the objectives of our study are:…”