| Autor: |
Sarah R. Monagle, Ella Spear, Timothy Abrahams, Udit Thakur, Derk Pol, Karen Bellamy, Joanne Hickman, Stephen J. Nicholls, Adam J. Nelson |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2024 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
American Journal of Preventive Cardiology, Vol 19, Iss , Pp 100716- (2024) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
2666-6677 |
| DOI: |
10.1016/j.ajpc.2024.100716 |
| Popis: |
Seasonal influenza immunization reduces the risk of cardiovascular events. Patients with established cardiovascular disease (CVD) derive a greater benefit than those without, yet up to 50 % do not take up the immunization. Patient perceptions and beliefs are known to inform immunization behaviors, yet the immunization related beliefs of patients with CVD have not been described. Objective: To describe beliefs, perceptions and behaviors regarding influenza immunization in patients with CVD. Methods: We undertook a cross-sectional, voluntary and anonymous survey of 181 cardiology inpatients and outpatients attending three large hospitals in Victoria. Results: Median age was 64, 35.0 % were female and 24.2 % spoke a language other than English at home. Over one-third-(34.5 %) of respondents did not receive the seasonal influenza immunization in the prior year. Only half (54.2 %) of patients agreed that their heart condition placed them at higher risk of complications and serious illness if they contracted influenza. Nearly a quarter of patients (24.0 %) were concerned about side effects while 1 in 10 patients raised cost as a barrier despite being free-of-charge in Australia. If asked to receive the seasonal influenza immunization, 86 % patients would agree if their cardiologist recommended it. Conclusion: Despite guideline recommendations, most cardiology patients are uninformed of the cardiovascular benefits of seasonal influenza immunization with many unaware they are at higher risk of influenza-related illness. The vast majority of patients would accept the immunization if recommended by their cardiologist highlighting their important role in improving uptake. |
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