Flu vaccination among older persons: study of knowledge and practices

• DOI: 10.1186/s41043-018-0159-8
• Publication Date: 2019-01-03T14:38:44Z
• Authors: Tatjana Gazibara; Nikolina Kovacevic; Darija Kisic-Tepa...; Selmina Nurkovic; Ilma Kurtagic; Teodora Gazibara; Tatjana Pekmezovic
• Keywords: Promotion (chess)

Surveys of older adults' knowledge relative to flu immunization have highlighted its relevance in the improvement vaccination coverage. The purpose this study was estimate proportion persons who ever been immunized against seasonal municipality Vračar (Belgrade, Serbia), assess their related and vaccination, determine factors associated with immunization. In period November 2012–January 2013, 480 aged above 65 years were recruited at Community Health Center, which 354 finally included study. Data collected using a questionnaire. To level knowledge, correct answers awarded 1 point. total score ranged from 0 17 divided into three levels: poor (0–4 points), moderate (5–8 good (9–13 excellent (14–17 points). vaccinated 47.7%. Of those, one third (29.1%) had regularly. Most seniors (61.9%) demonstrated good, whereas (29.8%) knowledge. terms reasons for non-compliance, highest declined because "they health" (33.5%) did not believe that vaccine protects flu" (31.5%). Independent predictors being having higher education, more knowledgeable taking medications. Our results indicate health care sector requires well-coordinated promotion campaigns enhance acceptance vaccination. Organized counseling could provide accurate, evidence-based information order transform misbeliefs, prejudice, negative attitude towards