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Influenza vaccination coverage and obstacles in healthcare workers (HCWs) and the follow up of side effects: a multicenter investigation in Iran.
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Journal of preventive medicine and hygiene [J Prev Med Hyg] 2021 Jul 30; Vol. 62 (2), pp. E377-E381. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Jul 30 (Print Publication: 2021). - Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- Introduction: Seasonal influenza is an annual common occurrence in cold seasons; but the COVID-19 pandemic is also currently ongoing. These two diseases can't be distinguished from their symptoms alone; therefore, the importance of preventing influenza by vaccination is more than ever. Due to the high exposure of hospital personnel, widespread influenza vaccination of these high-risk groups seems to be a necessity. This Study conducted to determine vaccination coverage in the personnel of four tertiary referral collegiate hospitals in 2019 and to further investigate individual obstacles for Influenza vaccination.<br />Methods: In this cross-sectional descriptive study, 637 personnel were selected randomly from distinctive hospitals in a list-wised. Ones vaccinated filled the side effects questionnaire and who not vaccinated filled the vaccination obstacles questionnaire. The study was approved by the ethics committee of Tehran University of Medical Sciences with this reference number: IR.TUMS.IKHC.REC.1398.218.<br />Results: The mean vaccination coverage was 29.4% and the coverage difference among centers was not statistically significant (p = 0.192). The following items had the most impact on personnel decision: confidence about one's immune system (p < 0.05), the experience of side effects from previous vaccinations (p = 0.011), attitude about vaccination in colleagues (p = 0.021) and work experience (p < 0.05). About 23% of vaccinated individuals reported side effects following vaccination and the most common side effect was mild cold symptoms with 12.3% prevalence.<br />Conclusion: The results of the current study revealed that influenza vaccination coverage among HCWs is not satisfactory in Iran. Hospital authorities and infection control units should plan to remove the obstacles of influenza vaccination.<br />Competing Interests: Conflict of interest statement The authors declare no conflict of interest.<br /> (©2021 Pacini Editore SRL, Pisa, Italy.)
- Subjects :
- Adult
Attitude of Health Personnel
Cross-Sectional Studies
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Health Personnel psychology
Hospitals, University
Humans
Iran epidemiology
Male
Middle Aged
Surveys and Questionnaires
Health Personnel statistics & numerical data
Influenza Vaccines administration & dosage
Influenza, Human prevention & control
Pandemics prevention & control
Vaccination statistics & numerical data
Vaccination Coverage statistics & numerical data
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2421-4248
- Volume :
- 62
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of preventive medicine and hygiene
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 34604576
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.15167/2421-4248/jpmh2021.62.2.1827