Adult vaccination awareness in physicians

Abstract

Objectives: When adult health is considered in our country and all over the world, preventive medicine applications, such as vaccination, remain important. With this study, we aimed to raise awareness about physician approaches and practices in adult vaccination. Methods: For this study, the current literature on adult vaccination was examined, and an awareness questionnaire consisting of 22 multiple choice questions was prepared. After the approval of the local ethics committee, 200 physicians were asked questions. The responses were evaluated as a percentage according to the frequency calculation. Results: According to the information obtained from the physicians, the Hepatitis B vaccine was the most common vaccine in adults. The rate of doctors recommending vaccination to their patients was 90% , which found to be quite high. Only 20% of the physicians were involved in vaccination-related training after graduation, and only 30% of them said they attach the necessary importance to adult vaccination in their daily practice. With a rate of 88.5%, most physicians wanted to have a practical reminder system. Conclusion: When the accuracy of the theoretical information and answers were examined, that the findings suggest that the theoretical knowledge of physicians was sufficient. However, we should note that the current knowledge about vaccination applications and travel health should be updated in risky groups.