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Factors influencing the decision to receive seasonal influenza vaccination among US corporate non-healthcare workers.
Aguolu, Obianuju Genevieve; Willebrand, Kathryn; Elharake, Jad A; Qureshi, Hanya M; Kiti, Moses Chapa; Liu, Carol Y; Restrepo Mesa, Ana; Nelson, Kristin; Jenness, Samuel; Melegaro, Alessia; Ahmed, Faruque; Yildirim, Inci; Malik, Fauzia A; Lopman, Benjamin; Omer, Saad B.
  • Aguolu OG; Yale Institute of Global Health, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA.
  • Willebrand K; Yale School of Medicine, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA.
  • Elharake JA; Yale Institute of Global Health, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA.
  • Qureshi HM; Yale Institute of Global Health, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA.
  • Kiti MC; Yale School of Medicine, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA.
  • Liu CY; Yale Institute of Global Health, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA.
  • Restrepo Mesa A; Yale School of Medicine, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA.
  • Nelson K; Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA.
  • Jenness S; Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA.
  • Melegaro A; Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA.
  • Ahmed F; Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA.
  • Yildirim I; Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA.
  • Malik FA; DONDENA Centre for Research in Social Dynamics and Public Policy, Bocconi University, Milan, Italy.
  • Lopman B; Division of Global Migration and Quarantine, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, Georgia.
  • Omer SB; Yale Institute of Global Health, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA.
Hum Vaccin Immunother ; : 2122379, 2022 Sep 22.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2037293
ABSTRACT
Influenza causes significant mortality and morbidity in the United States (US). Employees are exposed to influenza at work and can spread it to others. The influenza vaccine is safe, effective, and prevents severe outcomes; however, coverage among US adults (50.2%) is below Healthy People 2030 target of 70%. These highlights need for more effective vaccination promotion interventions. Understanding predictors of vaccination acceptance could inform vaccine promotion messages, improve coverage, and reduce illness-related work absences. We aimed to identify factors influencing influenza vaccination among US non-healthcare workers. Using mixed-methods approach, we evaluated factors influencing influenza vaccination among employees in three US companies during April-June 2020. Survey questions were adapted from the WHO seasonal influenza survey. Most respondents (n = 454) were women (272, 59.9%), 20-39 years old (n = 250, 55.1%); white (n = 254, 56.0%); had a college degree (n = 431, 95.0%); and reported receiving influenza vaccine in preceding influenza season (n = 297, 65.4%). Logistic regression model was statistically significant, X (16, N = 450) = 31.6, p = .01. Education [(OR) = 0.3, 95%CI = 0.1-0.6)] and race (OR = 0.4, 95%CI = 0.2-0.8) were significant predictors of influenza vaccine acceptance among participants. The majority had favorable attitudes toward influenza vaccination and reported that physician recommendation would influence their vaccination decisions. Seven themes were identified in qualitative

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"Protecting others" (109, 24.0%), "Protecting self" (105, 23.1%), "Vaccine accessibility" (94, 20.7%), "Education/messaging" (71, 15.6%), "Policies/requirements" (15, 3.3%), "Reminders" (9, 2.0%), and "Incentives" (3, 0.7%). Our findings could facilitate the development of effective influenza vaccination promotion messages and programs for employers, and workplace vaccination programs for other diseases such as COVID-19, by public health authorities.
Influenza causes significant mortality and morbidity in the United States (US).The US working-age group (18­64-year-old) bears a huge burden of influenza annually.Influenza vaccination coverage in the working-age group is low.Physicians and employers can influence vaccine acceptance of working adults.Employers can consider practical steps, e.g., incentivizing, or offering vaccine onsite.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research Topics: Vaccines Language: English Journal: Hum Vaccin Immunother Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: 21645515.2022.2122379