Influenza Vaccination Campaign in an Italian Research and Teaching Hospital

Analysis of the Reasons for Its Failure

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ID15499339
AuthorsManuel Maffeo (0000-0001-8999-2496, University of Milan, corresponding author), Ester Luconi (0000-0001-9912-9370, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico), Ambra Castrofino (University of Milan), Emanuela Maria Campagnoli (0000-0002-9739-2172, University of Milan), Andrea Cinnirella (0000-0003-4183-9155, University of Milan), Federica Fornaro (University of Milan), Claudia Gallana (University of Milan), Pier Mario Perrone (0000-0002-2437-1696, University of Milan), Viktoriia Shishmintseva (0000-0002-4454-8436, University of Milan), Elena Pariani (0000-0001-5681-3455, University of Milan), Silvana Castaldi (0000-0003-1716-6624, University of Milan)
Year2020
Volume17
Issue11
Pages3881-3881
Publication date2020-05-30
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601
PublisherMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3390/ijerph17113881
PMID32486224
OpenAlexW3031288602
LanguageEN
Citations received4
References cited2

Background: Despite recommendations, the influenza vaccination coverage rate in healthcare workers (HCWs) in Italy is far from the recommended target. The aim of the study is to analyze the influenza vaccination campaign performed in 2019 in a research and teaching hospital in Milan. Methods: The vaccination strategy included an ad hoc ambulatory, as in the previous years, and an onsite ambulatory, introduced for the first time. Personal data and professional categories were collected and analyzed using univariate logistic regression. HCWs who refused the vaccination were asked to fill in a questionnaire to explain their reasons for dissent. Results: The achieved vaccination coverage rate (VCR) for HCWs was 21.5 %, compared to 17.1% in 2018. The lowest VCR was registered among nurses (11.9%), while physicians had the highest VCR (40.7%). Prevalence ratios show that some professional categories were more frequently vaccinated for the first time than attending physicians (reference category); those with statistically significant confidence intervals were nurses (PR: 2.42; 95% CI: 1.78-3.28), residents (PR: 1.85; 95% CI: 1.36-2.53), and auxiliary staff (PR: 2.33; 95% CI: 1.45-3.74). Conclusions: An onsite vaccination strategy failed in providing a remarkable increase in VCR in 2019, but it is important to point out that the campaign was influenced by several logistic problems

Ambulatory · Confidence interval · Family medicine · Health care · Logistic regression · Medical emergency · Multivariate analysis · Odds ratio · Univariate analysis · Vaccination · Influenza Virus Research Studies · Medicine · Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy · Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research · Immunology · Internal Medicine

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