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[How do we catch flu? Beliefs in France in 2010].
P Peretti-Watel1, A Gautier2, P Verger1
1Inserm UMR912 « Economics and Social Sciences Applied to Health & Analysis of Medical Information » (SESSTIM), 23, rue Stanislas-Torrents, 13006 Marseille, France; Aix-Marseille University, UMR_S912, IRD, 13006 Marseille, France; ORS PACA, Southeastern Health Regional Observatory, 13006 Marseille, France.
Revue D'Epidemiologie Et De Sante Publique
|January 22, 2015
Summary
French adults
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Social Science
Context:
- Understanding public perception of influenza contagiousness is crucial for effective public health interventions.
- Seasonal influenza vaccination remains a key strategy for mitigating disease burden.
- Socioeconomic factors can influence health beliefs and behaviors.
Purpose:
- To describe French adults' beliefs about influenza contagiousness.
- To analyze the association between these beliefs and seasonal influenza vaccination uptake.
- To identify social disparities in influenza-related beliefs.
Summary:
- A 2010 French Health Barometer survey analyzed 4749 individuals aged 15-79 regarding influenza.
- Beliefs about influenza contagiousness varied, with 'false' beliefs more prevalent in lower socioeconomic groups.
- Overestimating influenza contagiousness was linked to lower vaccination rates in 2008.
Impact:
- Influenza beliefs are associated with vaccination behaviors, highlighting the need for targeted communication.
- 'False' but coherent beliefs present challenges for public health messaging.
- Addressing social inequalities in beliefs is essential for equitable preventive strategies.
