Influenza vaccination knowledge, attitudes, and practices among Tunisian elderly with chronic diseases.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Generally, seasonal influenza does not cause severe infection in healthy adults, but for the elderly, an infection can pose a serious health concern. Although several measures can help prevent influenza, vaccination is considered the most effective. This study aimed to assess influenza vaccine uptake among elderly with chronic diseases in Tunisia during the 2018-2019 influenza season, and to identify knowledge, attitudes and barriers associated with influenza vaccine uptake.

Methods

During influenza season of 2018-2019, we conducted a national cross-sectional study among elderly with chronic disease who were attending primary and secondary health care facilities in Tunisia. We collected data regarding practices, general knowledge and attitudes related to influenza

SUBMITTER: Kharroubi G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8672335 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature