Factors that affect influenza vaccine uptake among staff of long-term care facilities.
A survey of directors and employees of 36 long-term care facilities in Hesse, Germany, revealed that influenza vaccine uptake among staff was less than 30% in 30 and greater than 50% in 6. The study identified policies and practices associated with vaccination uptake at long-term care facilities and factors associated with the decision of staff to get vaccinated.
Hauri
Anja M
AM
Hesse State Health Office, Dillenburg, Germany. a.hauri@hlpug.hessen.de
Uphoff
Helmut
H
Gussmann
Volker
V
Gawrich
Stefan
S
D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005858:Germany; D019983:Guideline Adherence; D006282:Health Personnel / Q000523:psychology*; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D007252:Influenza Vaccines / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D012866:Skilled Nursing Facilities; D014611:Vaccination / Q000523:psychology*
D007252:Influenza Vaccines