Analysis of Attitudes and Practices towards the Influenza Vaccine in High-Risk Adults in Poland
| Autor: | Dorota Kopciuch, Karolina Hoffmann, Krzysztof Kus, Agnieszka Koligat-Seitz, Piotr Ratajczak, Elżbieta Nowakowska, Anna Paczkowska |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2024 |
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| Zdroj: | Vaccines, Vol 12, Iss 3, p 341 (2024) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 12030341 2076-393X |
| DOI: | 10.3390/vaccines12030341 |
| Popis: | This study aimed to understand Poles’ attitudes and beliefs towards influenza vaccinations in the flu season of 2022–2023, especially among individuals at risk of flu complications. The cross-sectional survey-based study was carried out on a sample of 810 respondents. The questionnaire was disseminated electronically using social media and e-mail. The majority of respondents (71%) could identify “high-risk groups” recommended for influenza vaccination, and 52.01% of respondents reported receiving influenza vaccination at some point in the past, with 32.12% receiving it in the 2022–2023 flu season and 41.09% in the 2021–2022 season. The majority of respondents declaring acceptance of the vaccine for the 2022–2023 season were in the high-risk group. Only 17.28% of respondents declared receiving both influenza and SARS-CoV-2 vaccines in the 2022–2023 season, with the vast majority being respondents from the “high-risk group” (p < 0.0001). Only 26.12% of respondents declared their intention to continue influenza vaccination in the future. Of those expressing the intention to get vaccinated against the influenza virus in future seasons, 46.79% were from the “high-risk group” (p = 0.0087). Results suggest the need for further interaction and education with healthcare providers and targeted informational efforts for at-risk groups regarding the benefits of flu vaccination. |
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