Predictors of seasonal influenza vaccination among older adults in Thailand.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In advance of a large influenza vaccine effectiveness (VE) cohort study among older adults in Thailand, we conducted a population-based, cross-sectional survey to measure vaccine coverage and identify factors associated with influenza vaccination among older Thai adults that could bias measures of vaccine effectiveness.

Method

We selected adults ≥65 years using a two-stage, stratified, cluster sampling design. Functional status was assessed using the 10-point Vulnerable Elders Survey (VES); scores ≥3 indicated vulnerability. Questions about attitudes towards vaccination were based on the Health Belief Model. The distance between participants' households and the nearest vaccination clinic was calculated. Vaccination status was determined using national influenza va

SUBMITTER: Praphasiri P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5706686 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature