Factors influencing seasonal influenza vaccination behaviour among elderly people: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To explore the behaviour-related factors influencing influenza vaccination among elderly people using a framework derived from the Health Belief Model (HBM) and the Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA).

Study design

Systematic review.

Methods

Five databases were searched using predetermined strategies in March 2016, and 1927 citations were identified. Articles were selected according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. Key information was extracted from selected studies using a predesigned sheet. Both authors assessed study quality using the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) or Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) checklist.

Results

Thirty-six articles were selected. A new framework was proposed that cont

SUBMITTER: Kan T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7111770 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature