Vaccine uptake, associated factors and reasons for vaccination status among the South African elderly; findings and next steps.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The elderly are particularly prone to complications from a number of vaccine-preventable diseases. However, there are limited data on vaccine uptake for this vulnerable population in South Africa. Consequently, this study investigated influenza, pneumococcal and shingles vaccine uptake among elderly people in South Africa; reasons for their vaccination status; and factors associated with their uptake.

Methods

Cross-sectional study using an interviewer-administered questionnaire to survey 985 consenting adults aged ≥65 years in 2018. Participants were recruited from across South Africa. Bivariate analysis was used to identify socio-demographic variables associated with vaccine uptake, with multivariate logistic regression analysis used to identify key factors assoc

SUBMITTER: Sibanda M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11616853 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature