[Factors associated with influenza vaccination information--a cross-sectional study in elderly primary care patients].
General practitioners (GPs) play an important role in influenza vaccination. However, reliable data on the influenza immunisation coverage rate in primary care patients are quite rare. Due to a lack of personal and time resources general practitioners cannot afford to collect such data by themselves. Hence fifth-year students have been involved in the scientific data collection during their practical placement in 118 GP practices. Using logistic regression analysis of a representative sample (n = 541) plausible factors associated with the influenza immunisation coverage rate have been identified. These factors were found to be both patient- and practice-specific. This practice-oriented study was conducted to improve the available data base on the influenza immunisation coverage rate among elderly patients in primary care settings.
Lehrbereich Allgemeinmedizin, Universität Tübingen. dirk.mosshammer@uni-tuebingen.de
Dirk
D
Mosshammer
Rainer
R
Muche
Julia
J
Hermes
Iris
I
Zöllner
Gernot
G
Lorenz
D000368:Aged; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D006801:Humans; D017589:Immunization Programs; D007252:Influenza Vaccines / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D007251:Influenza, Human / Q000276:immunology / Q000517:prevention & control; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010821:Physicians, Family / Q000193:education*; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians' / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D014611:Vaccination
D007252:Influenza Vaccines