Influenza Vaccine Intention After a Medically Attended Acute Respiratory Infection

Health Promotion Practice
Mary P NowalkSamantha E Ford

Abstract

Background. Little is known about vaccine intention behavior among patients recovering from a medically attended acute respiratory infection. Methods. Adults ≥ 18 years old with an acute respiratory infection in the 2014-2015, 2015-2016, and 2016-2017 influenza seasons were tested for influenza and completed surveys. Across seasons, unvaccinated participants were grouped into those who intended to receive the influenza vaccine in the following season (vaccine intention) and those who did not (no vaccine intention). In 2016-2017, participants were asked the reasons for their vaccination behavior. Results. Of the 837 unvaccinated participants, 308 (37%) intended to be vaccinated the next season. The groups did not differ in demographic or overall health factors. In logistic regression, non-Whites, those reporting wheezing or nasal congestion, and those receiving an antiviral prescription were more likely to be in the vaccine intention group. That group was significantly more likely to cite perceived behavioral control reasons for not being vaccinated (forgot), while the no vaccine intention group was significantly (p < .001) more likely to report knowledge/attitudinal reasons (side effects). Conclusion. Because influenza vaccine ...Continue Reading

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Nov 4, 2020·International Journal of Emergency Medicine·Christopher HoganLatha Ganti

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