Identifying implementation strategies to address barriers of implementing a school-located influenza vaccination program in Beijing.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The school-located influenza vaccinations (SLIV) can increase influenza vaccination and reduce influenza infections among school-aged children. However, the vaccination rate has remained low and varied widely among schools in Beijing, China. This study aimed to ascertain barriers and facilitators of implementing SLIV and to identify implementation strategies for SLIV quality improvement programs in this context.

Methods

Semi-structured interviews were conducted with diverse stakeholders (i.e., representatives of both the Department of Health and the Department of Education, school physicians, class headteachers, and parents) involved in SLIV implementation. Participants were identified by purposive and snowball sampling. The Consolidated Framework for Implementati

SUBMITTER: Yan R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10566160 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature