title: Influenza immunization coverage for healthcare workers in a community hospital in Qatar (2011-2012 and 2012-2013 seasons).
abstract: Influenza vaccination is recommended for all healthcare workers (HCW) to prevent transmission within healthcare facilities. We conducted a descriptive study on influenza vaccination coverage during 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 campaigns in a community hospital in Qatar. 61.7% of the HCW were immunized in the first campaign, with an increase of up to 71.1% (p<0.05) in the second one, which was mainly due to better compliance of doctors (46.9% and 69.2%, respectively). Our results show proper coverage rates according US standards and highlight the need to implement additional strategies to improve health workers adherence of influenza, vaccination.
authors.affiliation: The Cuban Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation, Dukham 27555, Qatar. Electronic address: humbertoguanchegarcell@yahoo.es.
authors.forename: Humberto Guanche
authors.initials: HG
authors.lastname: Garcell
authors.affiliation: The Cuban Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation, Dukham 27555, Qatar.
authors.forename: Eduardo Crespo
authors.initials: EC
authors.lastname: Ramirez
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005260:Female; D006282:Health Personnel; D006764:Hospitals, Community; D006801:Humans; D007114:Immunization / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D007252:Influenza Vaccines / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D007251:Influenza, Human / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011780:Qatar
chemical_list: D007252:Influenza Vaccines
keywords: Healthcare workers; Immunization coverage; Influenza; Qatar