Seasonal influenza: Knowledge, attitude and vaccine uptake among adults with chronic conditions in Italy.

ABSTRACT: This cross-sectional study aimed at evaluating the knowledge and attitudes concerning influenza vaccination in Southern Italy, and investigating the potential determinants of vaccine uptake. The sample consisted of 700 adults (mean age 58.7y) with chronic diseases attending four public specialty clinics in Italy. Overall, 64.7% of the participants were aware that influenza can be prevented with vaccines and that patients with chronic diseases are at higher risk of developing severe complications. Less than half of the sample (42.1%) received influenza vaccine in the last season, and 46.9% declared the will to receive influenza vaccination in the next season. The level of awareness was significantly lower among the elderly (> = 65y) and those with a higher self-reported health. A significan

SUBMITTER: Bertoldo G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6493755 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature