Reasons for vaccination (n = 67) | Number among vaccinated (%) |
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Vaccination is important to protect patients | 23 (34.3) |
The risk to contract flu in the hospital is high | 18 (26.9) |
To avoid illness and sick-leave | 15 (22.4) |
Vaccine is offered free of charge at OPBG | 4 (6.0) |
I am affected with a chronic condition | 3 (4.4) |
Influenza is a disease potentially severe | 2 (3.0) |
Other reasons | 2 (3.0) |
Reasons for missed vaccination (n = 122) | Number among not vaccinated (%) |
Influenza is a mild disease | 45 (36.9) |
I do not believe in vaccination practice | 24 (19.7) |
I am afraid of adverse events | 19 (15.6) |
I am not informed enough on the benefits | 14 (11.5) |
Vaccination was not proposed to me | 9 (7.4) |
I forgot / I did not have time | 4 (3.2) |
Influenza vaccine is not effective | 3 (2.5) |
Other reasons | 4 (3.2) |
Reasons for missed annual revaccination (n = 52) | Number among not revaccinated (%) |
Vaccine was not effective | 15 (28.8) |
Adverse events appeared | 11 (21.2) |
Forgetfulness or lack of time | 10 (19.2) |
Change of attitude after the pandemic H1N1 experience | 9 (17.3) |
Vaccination was not proposed to me | 3 (5.8) |
Other reasons | 4 (7.7) |