1. Behavior and Beliefs About Influenza Vaccine Among Adults Aged 50-64 Years.
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Santibanez, Tammy A., Mootrey, Gina T., Euler, Gary L., and Janssen, Alan P.
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INFLUENZA , *INFLUENZA vaccines , *IMMUNIZATION , *ETHNIC groups , *INFLUENZA viruses - Abstract
Objective: To examine demographics and beliefs about influenza disease and vaccine that may be associated with influenza vaccination among 50- to 64-year-olds. Methods: A national sample of adults aged 50-64 years surveyed by telephone. Results: Variables associated with receiving influenza vaccination included age, education level, recent doctor visit, and beliefs about vaccine effectiveness and vaccine safety. Beliefs about influenza vaccination varied by race/ ethnicity, age, education, and gender. Conclusion: The finding of demographic differences in beliefs suggests that segmented communication messages designed for specific demographic subgroups may help to increase influenza vaccination coverage. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2010
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