Healthcare staff perceptions towards influenza and potential COVID-19 vaccination in the 2020 pandemic context.
J Hosp Infect
; 112: 45-48, 2021 Jun.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1272536
ABSTRACT
The COVID-19 pandemic generated renewed focus on infectious disease transmission in healthcare settings. This study aimed to evaluate staff perceptions towards influenza vaccination in the COVID-19 context. All healthcare workers within a major UK tertiary referral hospital were invited to answer a survey conducted from September 2nd to 13th, 2020. In all, 593 responses were received across a spectrum of roles; 44% reported they were more likely to get an influenza vaccine this year due to COVID-19; however, 10% felt that an influenza vaccine was less important due to social distancing. Additional questions evaluated intention to receive COVID-19 vaccination. There were substantial differences of opinion between staff groups.
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Full text:
Available
Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Influenza Vaccines
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Vaccination
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Health Personnel
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Influenza, Human
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COVID-19 Vaccines
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
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Observational study
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Qualitative research
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Randomized controlled trials
Topics:
Vaccines
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Europa
Language:
English
Journal:
J Hosp Infect
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
J.jhin.2021.02.024
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