Factors Associated with Uptake of Influenza Vaccination Among Nursing Staff in Nursing Homes before COVID-19
Applied/Translational Research
Care Continuum
Singapore Health Biomedical Congress
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2021
Identify factors influencing influenza vaccination uptake among nursing home staff. Policies and guidelines are critical for improving influenza vaccination coverage among healthcare workers.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Applied/Translational Research, Care Continuum, Quantitative Research, Intermediate and Long Term Care ＆ Community Care, Nursing Home Care
About this Content
Aims
Identify factors influencing influenza vaccination uptake among nursing home staff.
Background
Influenza vaccination among nursing staff significantly impacts the health of patients they care for.
Methods
Cross-sectional study on 400 staff across 8 nursing homes; surveys analyzed demographical, behavioral, and organizational factors.
Results
Staff awareness of policies significantly influenced vaccination uptake (OR: 1.8); other factors included education and promotional activities.
Conclusion
Policies and guidelines are critical for improving influenza vaccination coverage among healthcare workers.
Lessons Learnt
Tailored strategies based on nursing home-specific needs enhance vaccination rates effectively.
Additional Information
Silver award at SHBC 2021 in "Singapore Nursing Award" category.
Keywords
Vaccination, Health Belief Model, Nursing Staff
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | Yishun Community Hospital |
Platform(s) | Singapore Health Biomedical Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Nursing |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Allergy ＆ Immunology, Infectious Diseases |
Project Lead(s) | Chng Hsing Yun Priscilla |
Project Member(s) | Not specified |
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Chng Hsing Yun Priscilla - chng.priscilla.hy@ktph.com.sg
Project Attachment
C396_YCH_SHBC_2021_Factors_Associated_with_Uptake_of_Influenza_Vaccination_Among_Nursing_Staff.pdf