Knowledge, attitude and awareness among healthcare professionals about influenza vaccination in Peshawar, Pakistan

Khan, Tahir Mehmood; Khan, Aziz; Ali, Iftikhar; Wu, David Bin-Chia

doi:10.1016/j.vaccine.2016.01.045

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“…Analysis of our data revealed a low influenza vaccine uptake by HCP (6.5%). Our result is generally in line with other studies done elsewhere although much lower [ 18 – 21 , 23 , 29 – 31 ] but slightly higher than the result reported by Khan et al [ 16 ] and Bali et al [ 22 ]. The high cost of the vaccine, lack of awareness among HCP about of influenza vaccine and concerns about influenza vaccine safety were the key reasons for low flu vaccine rate put forward by respondents in this study.…”

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confidence: 94%

“…Similar reasons were reported elsewhere [ 20 – 22 ]. The reasons mentioned above are in contrast to the results reported in studies conducted in Pakistan [ 16 ], Qatar [ 15 ] and Saudi Arabia [ 17 ] in which fear of needle and fear of contracting the illness and misconception of not being at risk were the key reasons put forward by participants respectively. Fear of side effects of the vaccine, its ineffectiveness to prevent the disease, and lack of time are other reasons that have been reported in other studies [ 17 , 20 , 31 , 32 ].…”

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confidence: 72%

“…A previously validated survey tool (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.87) that addressed the same research question [ 16 ] was used (Additional file 1 ). The questionnaire comprised of 31-items.…”

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“…Despite such public health interventions, influenza vaccination coverage among HCPs around the world continues to be low [ 13 – 19 ]. Reasons for the low uptake of influenza vaccine among HCPs are the unavailability of the vaccine, misconception of vaccine safety and effectiveness and inadequate knowledge about the disease [ 16 , 17 , 20 – 23 ]. A clear insight of the limiting factors responsible for low vaccination coverage will contribute to developing workable interventions that will help increase influenza vaccine acceptance and uptake among HCPs.…”

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An assessment of healthcare professionals’ knowledge about and attitude towards influenza vaccination in Freetown Sierra Leone: a cross-sectional study

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BackgroundVaccinating healthcare professionals against influenza is considered an effective infection control measure. However, there is a low uptake of influenza vaccine among healthcare professionals around the globe. Currently, it is unknown whether healthcare professionals in Sierra Leone are aware of, and have been vaccinated against influenza. Also, there is a paucity of research evidence on their level of knowledge and attitude toward influenza vaccination. This study assessed healthcare professionals’ current influenza vaccine uptake rate, reasons for not getting vaccinated as well as their awareness, knowledge of, and attitude towards influenza vaccination in Freetown Sierra Leone.MethodA cross-sectional study was conducted between February and April 2016 among healthcare providers working in four public and two private health facilities in Freetown Sierra Leone. Linear regression analysis, one-way ANOVA and independent t-test were employed for data analysis.ResultsAmong 706 respondents that participated in the study more than half were females 378 (53.6%), nurses 425 (60.4%), and the majority were between the age group of 20-39 years 600 (85.3%). Only 46 (6.5%) were vaccinated against influenza. Key reasons for not vaccinated against influenza were less awareness about influenza vaccination among HCPs 580 (82.73%) with (β = 0.154; CI 0.058–0.163), the high cost of influenza vaccines and therefore not normally purchased 392 (55.92%) having (β = 0.150; CI 0.063–0.186). More than half believed that HCPs are less susceptible to influenza infections than other people. Also, majority 585 (84.3%) of HCPs thought that influenza disease could be transmitted after symptoms appear. In addition, 579 (83.2%) of HCPs felt that symptoms usually appear 8–10 days after exposure. Close to half 321 (46.0%) of HCPs were not aware of the influenza immunisation guidelines published by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and Centre for Disease Control.ConclusionInfluenza vaccine coverage among healthcare professionals in Freetown Sierra Leone was low. High cost, inadequate knowledge about influenza and its vaccine as well as the lack of awareness of vaccine availability were key barriers. Increasing access to influenza vaccine and the use of appropriate educational interventions to increase knowledge and awareness are required to improve influenza vaccination coverage among HCPs.Electronic supplementary materialThe online version of this article (10.1186/s12889-017-4700-2) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

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“…A previously validated survey tool (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.87) that addressed the same research question [ 16 ] was used (Additional file 1 ). The questionnaire comprised of 31-items.…”

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confidence: 99%

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“…The linear regression analysis reveals the association of the profession with most of the 14 items of beliefs and attitudes, the physicians score was more than the other HCPs. One study identified that the job experience, the age, and the profession were significant factors influencing the knowledge score of the HCPs; the nurses score was more than the other HCPs [26]. The present research revealed that the older age the HCPs, the more belief score they get.…”

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Assessment of the belief and attitudes of Iranian healthcare personnel’s toward the influenza infection and influenza vaccination

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Ghanbari

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Knowledge, attitudes, and practice of healthcare workers toward influenza vaccination at Al Jalila Children's Specialty Hospital (AJCH), Dubai, UAE

Hammour

Al-Saleh

2019

International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine

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Background Influenza viruses usually circulate worldwide annually from the late fall through the early spring. Although most people with influenza recover without sequelae, it can cause serious illness and death, particularly among older adults, very young children, pregnant women, and those with certain chronic medical conditions. Aim of the study To describe the knowledge, attitudes, and practice of Al Jalila Children's Specialty Hospital healthcare workers toward influenza vaccination during 2016–2017 and understand their relative importance in promoting influenza vaccine uptake. Method A validated survey self-administered questionnaire was distributed to healthcare workers at AJCH. A descriptive analysis was performed, including an evaluation of associations using the chi-square test, and an alpha level of 0.05 was considered significant. Results The questionnaire was distributed to 350 healthcare workers, and 263 (76%) of them completed the survey. Among the responders, 63% answered that they were not vaccinated for seasonal flu in both years, 32% answered that they were vaccinated once, in either 2016 or 2017, and only 5% answered that they were vaccinated during both years. The analysis of results by gender indicates that influenza vaccination uptake in both years (2016 and 2017) was more common in females than in males. Despite a higher educational level, influenza vaccination remained low among physician, nurses, and postgraduate workers. Conclusion The healthcare workers' knowledge of influenza disease does not reflect their knowledge, attitude, and practice toward influenza vaccination. These results highlight the important predictors that must be targeted to promote hospital awareness campaigns to improve their practice and attitude, which could result in increasing seasonal influenza vaccine uptake.

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Knowledge, attitude and awareness among healthcare professionals about influenza vaccination in Peshawar, Pakistan

Cited by 32 publications

References 22 publications

An assessment of healthcare professionals’ knowledge about and attitude towards influenza vaccination in Freetown Sierra Leone: a cross-sectional study

An assessment of healthcare professionals’ knowledge about and attitude towards influenza vaccination in Freetown Sierra Leone: a cross-sectional study

Assessment of the belief and attitudes of Iranian healthcare personnel’s toward the influenza infection and influenza vaccination

Knowledge, attitudes, and practice of healthcare workers toward influenza vaccination at Al Jalila Children's Specialty Hospital (AJCH), Dubai, UAE

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