Influenza vaccination of hospital staff in Germany: a five-year survey on vaccination coverage and policies: identified deficits in influenza immunisation campaigns for hospital employees

Hallauer, Johannes F.; Neuschaefer-Rube, Nils

doi:10.1007/s00038-004-3103-1

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“…However, working in the medical field in Germany did not markedly encourage vaccination, with the odds in this group never even doubling those in the non-target group. Earlier publications on influenza coverage rates [4,9,[26][27][28][29] already noted a low coverage in health-care workers in Germany, ranging from 8% [27] to 26% [26]. By comparison, we found a vaccination coverage range between 22% and 26% in the surveys from 2001/02 to 2006/07, while the non-target group remained < 18%.…”

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Trends in Influenza Vaccination Coverage Rates in Germany over Six Seasons from 2001/02 to 2006/07

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Background and Purpose: Influenza is a considerable health problem all over the world. Vaccination is the most important measure for preventing influenza and reducing morbidity and mortality. The aims of this study were to assess influenza vaccination coverage from 2001 to 2007 in Germany, to understand motivations and barriers to vaccination, and to identify vaccination intentions for season 2007/08.Methods: In representative household surveys, 12,039 telephone interviews with individuals aged ≥ 14 years were conducted between 2001 and 2007. Essentially the same questionnaire was used in all seasons.Results: In season 2006/07, the overall influenza vaccination coverage rate dropped from 32.5% in the previous season to 27.4%. In the elderly (≥ 60 years), the rate decreased from 51.6% to 44.7% and the odds ratio of being vaccinated, compared to those not belonging to a high-risk group, remained < 5. Chronically ill elderly persons had an odds ratio of vaccination of 7, while younger chronically ill persons and health-care workers had odds ratios of about 2. Perceiving influenza as a serious illness was the most frequent reason for getting vaccinated.

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Trends in Influenza Vaccination Coverage Rates in Germany over Six Seasons from 2001/02 to 2006/07

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“…This worked, as coverage increased from 10% (1995)(1996) to 26-37% (1996-1997). More recently, a significant increase of vaccination rates among the staff of 25 German hospitals over 5 years was achieved using posters in the wards and common areas, combined with active support from hospital management [50].…”

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Influenza Vaccination of Healthcare Workers: a Literature Review of Attitudes and Beliefs

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“…In other studies [30,31], influenza immunization rates of HCWs were similar to the numbers reported in the study by Abramson and Levi. Earlier publications on influenza coverage rates [15][16][17][18][19] already noted a low coverage in health care workers in Germany, ranging from 8% [32] to 26% [31].…”

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Influenza immunization rates, knowledge, attitudes and practices of health care workers in Iran

Khazaeipour

Ranjbarnovin

Hoseini

2010

J Infect Dev Ctries

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Introduction: This study aimed to determine influenza vaccine coverage and evaluate the knowledge, attitudes and practice about influenza and vaccine of health care workers in Tehran, Iran. .9 % (range, 45% to 62%). Most HCWs (80.6%) had received an influenza vaccination in the past, and 65.4% intended to receive vaccination in the coming year. The main reason given for being immunized was the effectiveness of the influenza vaccine (51.4%). The main reason given for not being immunized was concern about adverse effects (23.1%). The knowledge score for the 35 items ranged from 0 to 34 (mean 17.37). Mean knowledge scores differed between educational levels. There was no significant difference in mean knowledge scores between females and males (P > 0.05). Independent variables (age, sex, marital status, having children aged ≤ 16 years, educational level) were not significant predictors of taking influenza immunization. Conclusion: Despite the high coverage rate of influenza vaccination in our study, we would expect a higher rate because of free vaccine availability. The results indicate the need for on-going education of influenza disease among HCWs to increase vaccination rates.

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Influenza vaccination of hospital staff in Germany: a five-year survey on vaccination coverage and policies: identified deficits in influenza immunisation campaigns for hospital employees

Abstract: Considerable progress has been made to involve more hospitals and to increase coverage for vaccination of hospital employees. Nevertheless, coverage levels remain unacceptably low. Recommendations are ignored extensively.

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Trends in Influenza Vaccination Coverage Rates in Germany over Six Seasons from 2001/02 to 2006/07

Trends in Influenza Vaccination Coverage Rates in Germany over Six Seasons from 2001/02 to 2006/07

Influenza Vaccination of Healthcare Workers: a Literature Review of Attitudes and Beliefs

Influenza immunization rates, knowledge, attitudes and practices of health care workers in Iran

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