Electronic Package Leaflets for Vaccines: What Are People's Perceptions in Italy?
Angela Bechini1, Fabrizio Chiesi2, Barbara Giammarco3
1Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, 50134 Florence, Italy.
Vaccines
|July 27, 2022
Summary
Most people in Italy don't receive vaccine paper package leaflets (PPLs) from healthcare professionals (HCPs). However, many are open to electronic leaflets (e-leaflets) if paper copies remain available.
Area of Science:
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Health Communication
- Digital Health
Background:
- The paper package leaflet (PPL) is the official AIFA-approved document for medicines in Italy.
- Vaccine PPLs are accessible online via the AIFA website.
- Investigating public attitudes towards vaccine PPL access and electronic leaflet (e-leaflet) adoption is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess attitudes towards vaccine PPL access among pregnant women, young parents, and older adults in Italy.
- To evaluate the acceptability of transitioning to e-leaflets.
- To understand the role of healthcare professionals (HCPs) in PPL dissemination.
Main Methods:
- An online survey was conducted with 321 participants across three target groups: pregnant women (104), young parents (105), and older adults (112).
- Data collected focused on receipt of vaccine PPLs and acceptance of e-leaflets.
- Analysis of responses regarding HCP interaction and preferences for information access.
Main Results:
- HCPs infrequently offer vaccine PPLs during vaccination sessions (only 10.7% received without asking).
- Acceptance rates for e-leaflets were high: 76.9% (pregnant women), 81.9% (young parents), and 66.1% (older adults).
- A significant preference for retaining the option of a paper printout for e-leaflets was noted, particularly among those with lower digital literacy.
Conclusions:
- HCPs play a vital role in informing patients about vaccine PPL access options, including online resources.
- Training HCPs to communicate PPL accessibility can enhance patient knowledge and satisfaction.
- The transition to e-leaflets is feasible, provided paper access options are maintained to ensure inclusivity.
Keywords:
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