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Table 5 Frequency distribution for reasons for accepting influenza vaccination

From: Low influenza vaccine uptake by healthcare workers caring for the elderly in South African old age homes and primary healthcare facilities

 

Prior to 2018 (n = 169)

2018 (n = 92)

Reasons for accepting influenza vaccination

n (%)

n (%)

To protect themselves against influenza

159 (94.1)

84 (91.3)

To minimise transmission of influenza to patients

6 (3.6)

7 (7.6)

To obtain Vitality Pointsb

3 (1.8)

1 (1.1)

Encouraged to receive vaccine by their own healthcare provider

1 (0.6)

0 (0.0)

  1. bVitality Points are rewards from a medical insurance loyalty programme awarded to the beneficiary after they complete educational, fitness, healthy living and/or preventative activities toward the achievement of wellness goals