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Influenza vaccination in coronavirus times: intention to be vaccinated by Primary Care professionals (VAGCOVID). A cross sectional study
ABSTRACT
Background:
Influenza vaccination is the main measure of prevention against the epidemic flu. Although it is recommended, the vaccination coverage remains low. The lack of knowledge about the evolution of influenza in the context of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus pandemic led to the recommendation of influenza vaccination to people at risk and professionals to avoid a greater burden than the one already posed by SARS-CoV-2. The aim of the study is to determine the intention to vaccinate against seasonal flu of health professionals in the 2020-21 campaign in the context of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and to analyse the factors that influence it.
Objective:
Study on the acceptance of SIV, the perception of risk of seasonal influenza during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and the influence of contextual factors related to the hygienic/physical measures implemented during the pandemic.
Methods:
Cross-sectional study through a structured survey aimed at Primary Care professionals in Central Catalonia.
Results:
A total of 610 participants responded to the survey, 65.7% of whom intended to be vaccinated against influenza in this campaign and 11.1% did not know or did not answer. The intention to be vaccinated is associated with the professional category and the number of years of professional practice. The profile of the professionals who intend to be vaccinated against flu includes professionals with a history of vaccination, who participate in on-call duties and perceive that their dependents were at risk of becoming ill.
Conclusions:
Vaccination intention can be a good predictor of vaccination coverage by health professionals. However, there are still a significant number of professionals who are hesitant or reluctant to be vaccinated; an issue that highlights the need to establish actions aimed especially at them, addressing not only knowledge, but also attitudes and beliefs about vaccination Clinical Trial: The Research Ethics Committee (CEI) of the University Institute for Research in Primary Care (IDIAP Jordi Gol) approved the study protocol number 20/177-PCV.
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