Does primary language influence the receipt of influenza and pneumococcal immunizations among community-dwelling older adults?
Gail C Farmer1, Theodora Papachristou, Cindy Gotz
1College of Health and Human Services, California State University at Long Beach, 1250 Bellflower Blvd., M/S 4902, Long Beach, CA 90840, USA. gfarmer@csulb.edu
Objectives:
To examine (a) the influence of primary language on the receipt of influenza and pneumococcal immunizations and (b) the feasibility of being immunized in a nontraditional setting.
Method:
The population was multiethnic, linguistically diverse, community-dwelling, low income, older adults in California. Face-to-face interviews were conducted with 164 participants (response rate 82%). Questions from BRFSS and CHIS were used.The questionnaire was implemented in six languages.
Results:
Influenza vaccination within the past 12 months was reported by 75.3%, but only 50.6% reported ever receiving the pneumococcal vaccine. Immunization predictors: Influenza-insurance through MediMedi, rating one's health as excellent/good, living with another person, and English as a primary language; pneumococcal-insurance through MediMedi and English as a primary language. Majority were willing to be immunized in nontraditional setting, especially those with limited English proficiency.
Discussion:
Need exists for cultural and linguistically appropriate immunization outreach methods for older adults and practitioners.
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