Table 5 NH personnel perceived benefits and barriers of seasonal influenza vaccination 2015–2016
Factors | Proportion of the personnel (%) | 95% CI | Vaccination coverage (%) | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Perceived benefits of vaccination | ||||
Getting the vaccine will prevent me from getting influenza | 52.9 | [47.9–57.8] | 32.4 | [24.8–41.1] |
When you are vaccinated, you protect your entourage | 68.4 | [62.6–73.7] | 26.3 | [20.1–33.6] |
When you are vaccinated, you protect the institution’s residents | 73.7 | [68.2–78.6] | 25.9 | [19.6–33.2] |
Perceived barriers to accepting vaccination | ||||
Getting the vaccine is expensive | 17.1 | [13.3–21.7] | 8.9 | [4.2–17.8] |
The flu vaccine is ineffective | 33.4 | [28.5–38.7] | 7.1 | [4.3–11.4] |
Avoid the flu vaccine because it causes serious side effects | 26.9 | [23.4–30.6] | 4.8 | [2.3–9.7] |
The seasonal flu vaccine is not recommended by my doctor | 6.1 | [4.3–8.5] | 3.7 | [0.5–22.4] |
Getting vaccinated is taking too long | 0.4 | [0.1–1.5] | 0.0 | |
The promotion of the vaccine is only linked to financial interests | 24.1 | [20.1–28.5] | 4.3 | [1.8–9.7] |