Date of Award
2011
Publication Type
Master Thesis
Degree Name
M.Sc.
Department
Nursing
Keywords
Health Sciences, Nursing.
Supervisor
El-Masri, Maher (Faculty of Nursing)
Rights
info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
Creative Commons License
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Abstract
The purpose of this study was to explore the attitudes and beliefs of nurses regarding the seasonal influenza vaccine and how these beliefs and demographics predict individuals vaccination status. This comparative descriptive study was conducted using a cross section of nurses working at two acute care hospitals and one palliative care hospital in Windsor,ON during the 2009/2010 influenza season. A sample of 202 nurses participated in an online self-reported survey. Both univariate and multivariate analysis was completed for both the vaccinated and unvaccinated respondents. This study found that being vaccinated in the previous flu season was the strongest predictor of influenza vaccination in the current season. In addition, perception of increased job risk, perception of protection provided by the immune system, workplace clinics and campaigns, and convenience were all found to be independent predictors of influenza vaccination or intent to vaccinate in the current season.
Recommended Citation
Marentette, Theresa, "Exploring Predictors of Influenza Vaccination Among Hospital Based Nurses" (2011). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 373.
https://scholar.uwindsor.ca/etd/373