Barriers to seasonal influenza vaccine uptake among health care workers in long‐term care facilities: A cross‐sectional analysis
British Journal of Health Psychology, 2020•Wiley Online Library
Objectives The vaccination of health care workers (HCWs) against influenza is
recommended by numerous public health authorities. Despite these recommendations, the
rate of vaccine uptake is poor, particularly among those working in long‐term care. The
current study aimed to use the theoretical domains framework to identify the barriers
associated with influenza vaccine uptake among HCWs in long‐term care facilities. Design
The study employed a cross‐sectional survey design. Methods HCWs (n= 372) at 21 long …
recommended by numerous public health authorities. Despite these recommendations, the
rate of vaccine uptake is poor, particularly among those working in long‐term care. The
current study aimed to use the theoretical domains framework to identify the barriers
associated with influenza vaccine uptake among HCWs in long‐term care facilities. Design
The study employed a cross‐sectional survey design. Methods HCWs (n= 372) at 21 long …
Objectives
The vaccination of health care workers (HCWs) against influenza is recommended by numerous public health authorities. Despite these recommendations, the rate of vaccine uptake is poor, particularly among those working in long‐term care. The current study aimed to use the theoretical domains framework to identify the barriers associated with influenza vaccine uptake among HCWs in long‐term care facilities.
Design
The study employed a cross‐sectional survey design.
Methods
HCWs (n = 372) at 21 long‐term care facilities in the west of Ireland completed a paper‐based questionnaire, which assessed the socio‐demographic and psychosocial determinants associated with HCW influenza vaccine uptake.
Results
Findings indicated that a logistic regression using the theoretical domains framework demonstrated a strong ability to correctly classify whether or not HCWs received the influenza vaccine. Significant predictors of receiving the vaccine were past vaccination (OR = 16.16, 95% CI = 5.52–47.34), Goals (OR = 3.15, 95% CI = 1.63–6.06), Intentions (OR = 2.42, 95% CI = 1.23–4.77), Social influences (OR = 0.39, 95% CI = 0.18–0.84), and Reinforcement (OR = 0.46, 95% CI = 0.21–0.98).
Conclusions
This research identified the key psychological determinants associated with HCW vaccine uptake. Interventions that target the theoretical domains, Goals, Intentions, Social influences, and Reinforcement, may enhance vaccine uptake among HCW in long‐term care facilities.
Statement of contribution
What is already known on this subject?
Seasonal influenza vaccine uptake among health care workers in long‐term care settings is suboptimal. Many socio‐demographic, psychosocial, and organizational barriers to vaccination have been identified. However, few studies have explored the barriers to vaccination among health care workers in long‐term care settings within a behaviour change theory framework.
What does this study add?
- This is the first study to apply the theoretical domains framework to vaccination behaviour.
- Health care worker vaccine uptake was associated with having previously received the vaccine and the domains Goals, Intentions, Social influences, and Reinforcement.
- The findings suggest that interventions that target these domains may increase vaccine uptake among health care workers in long‐term care facilities. Possible interventions could include vaccination action planning and promoting vaccination as a positive act rather than a professional responsibility.
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