A Cross-Sectional Survey of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Regarding Influenza Vaccination Among Jordanians Aged 18–64 With Chronic Diseases

IF 1.8 Q3 PHARMACOLOGY & PHARMACY
Ola A Bdair, Izzeddin A. Bdair, Esraa Gogazeh, Ola Al-fawares, M. Alwadi, Rawan Badaineh, Fatima Al-tarawneh
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Background : Influenza is a frequent infectious disease that can be prevented and is linked to significant mortality and morbidity. The most economical way to prevent influenza is through vaccination, although this method is not widely used. This study aimed to assess the seasonal influenza vaccination rates and the knowledge and attitudes of Jordanian adults with chronic illnesses toward the influenza vaccine. Methods : A cross-sectional design was employed. A 26-item online survey was utilized to gather data about the patients' knowledge of and attitudes toward the influenza vaccine as well as their status as influenza vaccine recipients. Results : A total of 19% of the 564 study participants had an influenza vaccination. The majority (81%) of individuals reported inconsistent vaccination uptake. The most important factor affect vaccination is the belief the flu is not a threat (39%) and they were not advised by their doctors about the vaccination (32%). Participants with no health insurance and with public insurance had a lower level of vaccination in comparison with private insurance (p = 0.008). Conclusions : The adult population of Jordan with chronic diseases have subpar immunization rates. Also revealed is a blatant misunderstanding about the value of routine influenza vaccination. These findings emphasize how urgently the public needs to be made aware of the effectiveness of the influenza vaccine.
约旦18-64岁慢性病患者流感疫苗接种知识、态度和实践的横断面调查
背景:流感是一种可以预防的常见传染病,与显著的死亡率和发病率有关。预防流感最经济的方法是接种疫苗,尽管这种方法没有被广泛使用。本研究旨在评估季节性流感疫苗接种率以及患有慢性病的约旦成年人对流感疫苗的知识和态度。方法:采用横断面设计。利用一项26项在线调查收集了有关患者对流感疫苗的知识和态度以及他们作为流感疫苗接种者的状况的数据。结果:564名研究参与者中,共有19%的人接种了流感疫苗。大多数(81%)的人报告疫苗接种率不一致。影响疫苗接种的最重要因素是认为流感不是威胁(39%),医生也没有建议他们接种疫苗(32%)。与私人保险相比,没有健康保险和有公共保险的参与者的疫苗接种水平较低(p=0.008)。结论:约旦患有慢性病的成年人口的免疫接种率较低。还暴露出对常规流感疫苗价值的公然误解。这些发现强调了公众迫切需要意识到流感疫苗的有效性。
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