Determinants of influenza vaccination among high-risk Black and White adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adults with chronic conditions are at much greater risk of influenza-related morbidity and mortality, yet flu vaccine uptake remains suboptimal. Research focused on the high-risk population has been limited, particularly related to racial disparities in vaccination. We explore a broad range of demographic, racial, and psychosocial factors to identify predictors of vaccination among high-risk adults, with a focus on identify differences between Black and White adults.

Methods

We conducted an online survey in March 2015, utilizing international research firm GfK's KnowledgePanel, for a nationally representative sample of Black and White adults (≥18, USA) and limited analysis adults with high-risk of influenza-related complications. Using two-way ANOVA, we assessed d

SUBMITTER: Crouse Quinn S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5712242 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature