Barriers and facilitators of influenza vaccination in high risk groups aged less than 65
Project Status
Completed
Chief Investigators
Iqbal Hasan, Mark Harris, Vanessa Traynor
Rationale
In Australia, 42% of the adults aged less than 65 years with high-risk factors are currently being vaccinated against influenza compared to 79% of adults aged 65 and over. This indicates a considerable scope for improvement in the vaccination rates among the under 65 high-risk groups. This study was done to explore issues in relation to influenza vaccination among people aged less than 65 years of age with high-risk factors.
Aim
To explore the barriers to influenza vaccination among under 65 high-risk groups. Strategies to overcome those barriers had also been explored.
Design and Method
Qualitative (GP & Practice Nurse Focus Group Discussion)
Key Publications
Hasan I. Harris M. Traynor V. Barriers and facilitators to influenza vaccination among high-risk groups aged less than 65 years - views from general practitioners and practice nurses. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Public Health. 2007; 31(6):558-61.