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Hum Vaccin Immunother. 2017 May 2:0. doi: 10.1080/21645515.2017.1320462. [Epub ahead of print]
Medical students' attitude towards influenza vaccination: results of a survey in the University of Bari (Italy).
Gallone MS1, Gallone MF1, Cappelli MG2, Fortunato F2, Martinelli D2, Quarto M1, Prato R2, Tafuri S1.
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Influenza vaccination is strongly recommended for Italian healthcare professionals, but vaccine coverage is low. Since 2012, vaccination is also offered to medical students as part of the National Immunization Plan; however, few Medical Schools has implemented the plan so far. In order to study determinants of vaccination compliance, we conducted a survey among medical students at the University of Bari, where influenza vaccination has been actively offered since 2013. Information was obtained by means of an online anonymous questionnaire administered in April 2014. We enrolled 669 students, 383 (57%) vaccinated; 54% were female and the average age was 23.9?4.9 years. Determinants of getting vaccinated were analysed in a multivariate logistic model. Receiving invitation from the University (aOR = 3.8; 95%CI = 1.2-12.3; p = 0.026), the opinion that vaccine is safe (aOR = 2.8; 95%CI = 1.5-5.0; p = 0.001) and useful (aOR = 3.4; 95%CI = 1.7-6.7; p<0.0001), a specific training about influenza vaccination during the course (aOR = 1.5; 95%CI = 1.1-2.1; p = 0.043), and considering himself as at a major risk of influenza complication (aOR = 1.8; 95% CI = 1.1-2.9; p = 0.001) were significantly associated with vaccine acceptance. Active invitation and training are confirmed as key actions (as in children vaccination strategies) and, according to our results, they could be routinely used to promote vaccination in hard-to-reach groups such as healthcare workers.
KEYWORDS:
EU European Union; HCWs Healthcare Workers; OR Odds Ratio; US United States; aOR adjusted Odds Ratio; attitudes; case-control study; educational training; hard-to-reach groups; health care workers; medical students
PMID: 28463582 DOI: 10.1080/21645515.2017.1320462
Medical students' attitude towards influenza vaccination: results of a survey in the University of Bari (Italy).
Gallone MS1, Gallone MF1, Cappelli MG2, Fortunato F2, Martinelli D2, Quarto M1, Prato R2, Tafuri S1.
Author information
Abstract
Influenza vaccination is strongly recommended for Italian healthcare professionals, but vaccine coverage is low. Since 2012, vaccination is also offered to medical students as part of the National Immunization Plan; however, few Medical Schools has implemented the plan so far. In order to study determinants of vaccination compliance, we conducted a survey among medical students at the University of Bari, where influenza vaccination has been actively offered since 2013. Information was obtained by means of an online anonymous questionnaire administered in April 2014. We enrolled 669 students, 383 (57%) vaccinated; 54% were female and the average age was 23.9?4.9 years. Determinants of getting vaccinated were analysed in a multivariate logistic model. Receiving invitation from the University (aOR = 3.8; 95%CI = 1.2-12.3; p = 0.026), the opinion that vaccine is safe (aOR = 2.8; 95%CI = 1.5-5.0; p = 0.001) and useful (aOR = 3.4; 95%CI = 1.7-6.7; p<0.0001), a specific training about influenza vaccination during the course (aOR = 1.5; 95%CI = 1.1-2.1; p = 0.043), and considering himself as at a major risk of influenza complication (aOR = 1.8; 95% CI = 1.1-2.9; p = 0.001) were significantly associated with vaccine acceptance. Active invitation and training are confirmed as key actions (as in children vaccination strategies) and, according to our results, they could be routinely used to promote vaccination in hard-to-reach groups such as healthcare workers.
KEYWORDS:
EU European Union; HCWs Healthcare Workers; OR Odds Ratio; US United States; aOR adjusted Odds Ratio; attitudes; case-control study; educational training; hard-to-reach groups; health care workers; medical students
PMID: 28463582 DOI: 10.1080/21645515.2017.1320462