Knowledge and Beliefs About Influenza, Pneumococcal Disease, and Immunizations Among Older People

Santibanez, Tammy A.; Nowalk, Mary Patricia; Zimmerman, Richard K.; Jewell, Ilene Katz; Bardella, Inis Jane; Wilson, Stephen; Terry, Martha Ann

doi:10.1046/j.1532-5415.2002.50466.x

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“…12 Majority of the participants believed that healthy persons do not need the vaccine, 12 which was also in accordance to another study which was performed by Santibanez TA et al 14 Concerns regarding the cost of vaccine do not seem to be a major hindrance toward people getting vaccinated as similar finding was reported by Johnson DR et al in their study. 12 The study was conducted on low SES and High SES class patients visiting Civil Hospital and Aga Khan Hospital Karachi respectively.…”

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confidence: 79%

A cross-sectional study to investigate pneumococcal vaccination in the elderly in a low income county

Baig

Hassan

Ahmed³

et al. 2014

Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics

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confidence: 79%

A cross-sectional study to investigate pneumococcal vaccination in the elderly in a low income county

Baig

Hassan

Ahmed³

et al. 2014

Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics

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“…An important share expressed fear of adverse events and lack of belief in the vaccine's efficacy or necessity. Another Brazilian study found these same reasons for non-compliance 23 , and similar motives were reported by elderly subjects in developed countries like the United Kingdom 17,24 , United States 25,26 , and Switzerland 27 .…”

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Influenza vaccination in non-institutionalized elderly: a population-based study in a medium-sized city in Southern Brazil

Dip

Cabrera

2010

Cad. Saúde Pública

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Vaccination is the most effective measure to prevent the complications of influenza. This population-based study aimed to estimate influenza vaccine coverage in non-institutionalized elderly, analyze the factors involved in lack of influenza vaccine uptake, and identify post-vaccination adverse effects. The study population lived in an urban neighborhood in Southern Brazil, and the sample consisted of 425 elderly. A total of 396 elderly individuals (age 60-95 years) were interviewed. Although 100% of the sample reported knowing about the vaccine, only 5.3% referred to their personal doctor as the source of information. Among elders that had not received the vaccine, 83.2% were explicit about not wanting to take it. The main reasons were fear of adverse effects and disbelief in the vaccine's effectiveness. However, the actual prevalence of adverse effects was low. Age, smoking, and lack of a doctor's appointment in the previous year were independently associated with vaccine non-compliance. The results show that improvements are needed in the immunization campaign, especially targeting elders less than 70 years of age and smokers.

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“…36 All the participants counted a number of possible alternative ways that could prevent influenza, such as to stay at home, to avoid getting wet or chilled and to eat enough. 27 , 29 In our study all the individuals assumed that flu vaccine is the most effective preventive measure. In another research 27 the percentage was 65%.…”

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“…15 Several researchers suggested a number of reasons for low immunization rates or for refusal of influenza vaccination in the elderly population. 16 27 . Some other researchers have used theoretical models such as the Health Belief Model and the Multidimensional Locus of Control Theory to explain the low proportion of elderly vaccination.…”

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Beliefs, knowledge and attitudes of community-dwelling Greek elders towards influenza and pneumococcal vaccination

2007

IJE

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Citation:Vasilios Raftopoulos: Beliefs, knowledge and attitudes of community-dwelling Greek elders towards influenza and pneumococcal vaccination. AbstractBackground: Influenza is a major cause of mortality and morbidity in the elderly. Objective: To explore the knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs of community-dwelling Greek elders towards influenza and pneumococcal vaccination. Method: Content analysis methodology was used to analyse three focus group interviews (n=22). The theoretical framework of the Health Belief Model was used. Results: Two-thirds of the elderly participants have received flu vaccine last year. The main motives and barriers that explain elders' behaviour were: having routine access to medical care; the recommendation of health care professionals; beliefs about the benefits of influenza vaccination; having a relative who delivered the vaccine; being less than 75 years old; having unpleasant reactions in the past; lack of adequate information about the side effects of influenza vaccine; and vaccine shortages. Conclusions: Availability of sufficient vaccines and health education programs are needed to increase the uptake of influenza and pneumococcal vaccination.

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Knowledge and Beliefs About Influenza, Pneumococcal Disease, and Immunizations Among Older People

Abstract: Educational campaigns to increase vaccination rates among older adults should focus on symptoms of, risk for, and severity of influenza and pneumococcal diseases and encouraging physicians to recommend the vaccines to their patients.

Cited by 70 publications

References 11 publications

A cross-sectional study to investigate pneumococcal vaccination in the elderly in a low income county

A cross-sectional study to investigate pneumococcal vaccination in the elderly in a low income county

Influenza vaccination in non-institutionalized elderly: a population-based study in a medium-sized city in Southern Brazil

Beliefs, knowledge and attitudes of community-dwelling Greek elders towards influenza and pneumococcal vaccination

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