Which factors effects patients belief and attitudes about influenza vaccination?

Abstract

The vaccination rate remains low. Opinions about the vaccine that had favourable effect on vaccination rate were that the vaccine was beneficial and that it would protect one's family against the disease. The unvaccinated patients had inadequate knowledge of the vaccine. Obtaining information from a physician boosts vaccination rate. Men having a greater rate of vaccination through campaigns of workplaces as well as a greater rate of being informed can be explained by a higher employment rate in men.

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