Awareness of Knowledge about and Attitudes to Influenza Vaccination among Health Care Professionals’ in Security Forces Hospital Program (SFHP) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 10
Abstract
Background: Influenza (flu) is a contagious illness that can cause morbidity and mortality among patients. Influenza can rapidly spread among health care workers (HCWs). Therefore, Seasonal influenza vaccination is recommended for healthcare workers (HCWs). However, the rate of influenza vaccination among HCWs is known to be low and may be due to misconceptions about influenza vaccination. Aim: To identify the awareness, knowledge, and attitude towards influenza immunization among Health Care Professionals’. Methods: A cross-sectional study conducted at Security Forces Hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.350 anonymous questionnaires were distributed to physicians and nurses during the 2017–2018 influenza season. Results: A total of 350 survey sheets were distributed and 303 (86.6%) were completed. Of the total respondents, 127 (41.9%) were physicians, 176 (58.1%) were nurses, The overall influenza vaccination rate was 40% in physicians, and 60% in nurses. The most common reasons given by physicians and nurses for not getting vaccinated was not everyone is familiar with influenza vaccination. In addition, fear of its adverse effects and safety concerns to get vaccinated for influenza. Almost 60 % of physicians and nurses were aware of effectiveness of vaccine in disease prevention. Conclusion: The rate of influenza vaccination among HCWs was low at our hospital and familiar with influenza vaccination were the most common reason for not having the vaccine among the healthcare workers.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr Nasser AL-Mazariqah
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP510963
- DOI -
- Views 53
- Downloads 0
Bacteriological Profile of Semen Specimens in Infertile Males
Introduction: Infertility constitutes a grave emotional and social problem in India. Male urogenital tract infection is one of the most important causes of male infertility and has been associated with 8-35% of male infe...
A Comparative Study of Key Quality Performance Indicators in Anaesthesia and Surgery, between the Years 2013 and 2014, in Operation Theatre at Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, New Delhi
Introduction: Quality and safety indicators are used to measure and monitor the quality of the services provided to the patients. It encourages an environment of continuous and sustained quality. Clinical indicators in A...
Study on Awareness of TB, HIV and STD among Young Adults in Colleges of Pondicherry
Introduction: Awareness and knowledge on highly prevalent communicable diseases in the population is important for early diagnosis, treatment and their prevention. The knowledge on Tuberculosis (TB), Human Immunodeficien...
Para Spinal Mass with Multiple Differential Diagnosis- A Case report
A paraspinal mass may be caused by large number of conditions including an abscess, non specific lesions and benign & malignant conditions involving mesenchymal/soft tissues. The diagnosis of many such lesions may be don...
Prevalence of Hepatitis B in Patients with and without Liver Disease in Tertiary Care Hospital: A Study in Govt. Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram
Introduction: Hepatitis B is a serious and common infectious disease of the liver, affecting millions of people throughout the world. According to WHO every year there are over 4 million acute clinical cases of Hepatitis...