Vaccination against influenza in elderly people: factors associated with acceptance and refusal of the vaccine
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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52: e20180366, 2019. graf
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en Inglés
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ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION Immunization is the primary method of preventing influenza. The objective of this study was to describe reasons and determine causes of acceptance or refusal of the influenza vaccine by elderly people. METHODS:
This cross-sectional and descriptive study included elderly patients (aged >60 years) from the City of Jundiai, São Paulo, Brazil.RESULTS:
The sample comprised 185 people; 71.9% reported receiving the vaccine and 21% claimed to have experienced complications.CONCLUSIONS:
The vaccination coverage was below the national goal; the reasons for not being vaccinated was "did not want to receive the vaccine", in addition to "forgot".
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Asunto principal:
Vacunas contra la Influenza
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Negativa del Paciente al Tratamiento
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Gripe Humana
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio observacional
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Estudio de prevalencia
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Factores de riesgo
Límite:
Anciano
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Aged80
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Femenino
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Humanos
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Masculino
País/Región como asunto:
America del Sur
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Brasil
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Asunto de la revista:
Medicina Tropical
Año:
2019
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Brasil
Institución/País de afiliación:
Centro Universitário Padre Anchieta/BR
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Prefeitura Municipal de Jundiaí/BR
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