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Pre-Travel Medical Preparation of Business and Occupational Travelers.
- Source :
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Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine . Jan2016, Vol. 58 Issue 1, p76-82. 7p. - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- Objectives: The aim of the study was to understand more about pre-travel preparations and itineraries of business and occupational travelers. Methods: De-identified data from 18 Global TravEpiNet clinics from January 2009 to December 2012 were analyzed. Results: Of 23,534 travelers, 61% were non-occupational and 39% occupational. Business travelers were more likely to be men, had short times to departure and shorter trip durations, and commonly refused influenza, meningococcal, and hepatitis B vaccines. Most business travelers indicated that employers suggested the pre-travel health consultation, whereas non-occupational travelers sought consultations because of travel health concerns. Conclusions: Sub-groups of occupational travelers have characteristic profiles, with business travelers being particularly distinct. Employers play a role in encouraging business travelers to seek pre-travel consultations. Such consultations, even if scheduled immediately before travel, can identify vaccination gaps and increase coverage. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10762752
- Volume :
- 58
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 112175620
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1097/JOM.0000000000000602