title: Workplace vaccination and other factors impacting influenza vaccination decision among employees in Israel.
abstract: The study examined the factors affecting the decision to be vaccinated against influenza among employees in Israel. The research, conducted in 2007/2008, included 616 employees aged 18-65 at various workplaces in Israel, among them companies that offered their employees influenza vaccination. The research questionnaire included socio-demographic characteristics, and the Health Belief Model principles. The results show that the significant factors affecting vaccination compliance include a vaccination program at workplaces, vaccinations in the past, higher levels of vaccine's perceived benefits, and lower levels of barriers to getting the vaccine. We conclude that vaccine compliance is larger at companies with workplace vaccination programs providing easier accessibility to vaccination.
authors.affiliation: The Economics and Management Department, The Max Stern Academic College of Emek Yezreel, Emek Yezreel, Israel. shoshs@yvc.ac.il
authors.forename: Shosh
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Shahrabani
authors.forename: Uri
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Benzion
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D007252:Influenza Vaccines / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D007557:Israel; D008875:Middle Aged; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D017132:Workplace; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D007252:Influenza Vaccines