Factors that influence influenza vaccination among healthcare workers in a French geriatric hospital.
In a geriatric hospital in France, only 80 (21%) of 390 healthcare workers (HCWs) were vaccinated against influenza. Predictive factors for accepting influenza vaccination were occupation as a physician (odds ratio [OR], 9.79), previous receipt of influenza vaccination (OR, 36), and desire to protect their own health (OR, 2.42) and residents' health (OR, 3.68). Predictive factors for refusing influenza vaccination were occupation as a nurse (OR, 6.41) or nursing assistant (OR, 4.04) and belief that homeopathic medication is more effective than the vaccine (OR, 5.75).
Trivalle
Christophe
C
Pole Gerontologie et Soins Palliatifs, Hopital Paul Brousse, Villejuif, France. christophe.trivalle@pbr.ap-hop-paris.fr
Okenge
Edouard
E
Hamon
Brigitte
B
Taillandier
Jean
J
Falissard
Bruno
B
D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D005260:Female; D005602:France; D005853:Geriatrics; D019538:Health Care Surveys; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006785:Hospitals, University; D006801:Humans; D007252:Influenza Vaccines / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D007251:Influenza, Human / Q000517:prevention & control; D008297:Male; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital / Q000523:psychology*; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000523:psychology*; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D016312:Treatment Refusal; D014611:Vaccination / Q000523:psychology; D000078329:Workforce
D007252:Influenza Vaccines