Factors associated with PPSV23 coverage among older adults in Japan: a nationwide community-based survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23) was included in Japan's national immunisation programme for older adults in 2014. While vaccination coverage has increased following the implementation of the national immunisation programme, little is known about the factors that have influenced changes in PPSV23 uptake in Japan. This study aimed to investigate the effects of municipality-level activities implemented to improve vaccine uptake during the fiscal year 2015 (April 2015-March 2016).

Design

Community-based national survey. A postal and web-based nationwide survey was sent to all municipalities in Japan in June 2016 (n=1741). The survey included questions regarding PPSV23 coverage, out-of-pocket costs by individuals for vaccination and community

SUBMITTER: Murakami Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6661882 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature