French healthcare workers in geriatric healthcare settings staunchly opposed to influenza vaccination: the VESTA study

Vaccine. 2011 Feb 11;29(8):1611-6. doi: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2010.12.067. Epub 2011 Jan 4.

Abstract

The observational diagnosis phase of the VESTA study was aimed to determine the composite profiles of vaccinated/non-vaccinated HCWs by analyzing reasons to accept/decline influenza vaccination. Between June and September 2005, 2485 HCWs (female: 82.9%; nursing auxiliaries: 42.1%; vaccination coverage: 23.4%) from 53 French geriatric HCSs were included in the study. Cluster analysis determined 3 composite profiles: HCWs for whom information programs on vaccination can be useful (59%), HCWs staunchly opposed to vaccination (36%), and skeptical HCWs (5%). Qualitative analysis provided some aspects of influenza vaccine reluctance. Effective programs would be multidimensional and target the most susceptible group.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Attitude of Health Personnel*
  • Cluster Analysis
  • Cohort Studies
  • Female
  • France / epidemiology
  • Geriatrics
  • Health Personnel / psychology*
  • Health Personnel / statistics & numerical data
  • Humans
  • Influenza Vaccines / administration & dosage*
  • Influenza, Human / epidemiology
  • Influenza, Human / prevention & control
  • Interviews as Topic
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Patient Acceptance of Health Care / psychology
  • Patient Acceptance of Health Care / statistics & numerical data*
  • Refusal to Participate
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Vaccination / psychology*
  • Vaccination / statistics & numerical data
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Influenza Vaccines