Beliefs, attitudes, and activities of healthcare personnel about influenza and pneumococcal vaccines
Autor: | Fatma Çiftci, Elif Şen, Nalan Demir, Orçun Çiftci, Serhat Erol, Oya Kayacan |
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Jazyk: | angličtina |
Rok vydání: | 2018 |
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Zdroj: | Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, Vol 14, Iss 1, Pp 111-117 (2018) |
Druh dokumentu: | article |
ISSN: | 2164-5515 2164-554X 21645515 |
DOI: | 10.1080/21645515.2017.1387703 |
Popis: | Objectives: Vaccination of healthcare personnel (HCP) is an effective measure for preventing the spread of influenza among at-risk patients. This study was conducted to determine influenza vaccination rates and activities among HCP working at a tertiary healthcare setting. Methods: This study included 470 HCP (85 physicians, 134 nurses, 53 healthcare assistants, 44 paramedics, 47 medical secretaries, and 107 auxillary staff members) working at the emergency, cardiology, chest diseases, and internal medicine departments with the largest volume of patients with vaccination indication of two large university hospitals with similar medical practices and work environment. Each participant completed an anonymous questionnaire form. Results: A total of 470 HCP participated in the survey. The compliance rate of the HCP to participate in the survey was 93.6%. Of these, 26.7% had been vaccinated against influenza. Vaccination in the survey year was significantly associated with having regular influenza vaccinations (OR 48.66; 95% CI:[25.09-94.369]; P |
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