Psychological determinants of influenza vaccination.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Previous studies investigated the determinants of individuals' decision to vaccinate against influenza primarily focusing on social as well as certain proximal determinants, for example, behavioral beliefs. Thus, so far, the analysis of psychological factors as determinants of influenza vaccination was mainly limited to beliefs, attitudes or perceptions that were directly related to influenza vaccination and its perceived impact. However, considering general psychological factors, like general self-efficacy, optimism or subjective well-being, might further enhance the understanding of why certain people vaccinate while others do not. The aim was to investigate the relationship between various general psychological factors and older people's decision to vaccinate against

SUBMITTER: Bock JO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5576319 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature