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[Factors determining flu vaccination in the over-65s]
M I Rodríguez-Rodríguez1, M Gatón Del Amo, V Robles-Marinas
1Medicina Familiar y Comunitaria, Centros de Salud Magdalena-Carriona y Corvera, Area Sanitaria de Avilés, Avilés, Asturias, España.
Atencion Primaria
|May 31, 2006
Summary
This study found that 70.6% of individuals aged 65 and over received the flu vaccination. Belief in vaccination
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Vaccinology
Context:
- An observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted in a district within Health Area III, Asturias, Spain.
- The study focused on individuals aged 65 and over, selected via simple random sampling from health card databases.
Purpose:
- To determine the prevalence of influenza vaccination among the elderly population.
- To identify factors influencing the likelihood of receiving the flu vaccination.
Summary:
- A total of 326 participants aged 65+ were surveyed, revealing a 70.6% influenza vaccination coverage rate.
- Key reasons for non-vaccination included personal preference ('don't want to') and perceived good health. A significant proportion of unvaccinated individuals had chronic conditions.
- Logistic regression analysis indicated a strong positive association between vaccination status and the belief in the usefulness of the flu vaccine.
Impact:
- The findings suggest that enhancing awareness of influenza vaccination's benefits could be a viable strategy to increase coverage rates.
- The study highlights a gap in proactive communication from health centers, with most participants reporting no contact regarding vaccination.
- While phone recruitment was employed, its direct impact on vaccination rates could not be definitively established.
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