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. 2010 Jan-Feb;34(1):77-89.
doi: 10.5993/ajhb.34.1.10.

Behavior and beliefs about influenza vaccine among adults aged 50-64 years

Tammy A Santibanez  1 , Gina T Mootrey, Gary L Euler, Alan P Janssen
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Behavior and beliefs about influenza vaccine among adults aged 50-64 years

Tammy A Santibanez et al. Am J Health Behav. 2010 Jan-Feb.

Abstract

Objective: To examine demographics and beliefs about influenza disease and vaccine that may be associated with influenza vaccination among 50- to 64-year-olds.

Methods: A national sample of adults aged 50-64 years surveyed by telephone.

Results: Variables associated with receiving influenza vaccination included age, education level, recent doctor visit, and beliefs about vaccine effectiveness and vaccine safety. Beliefs about influenza vaccination varied by race/ethnicity, age, education, and gender.

Conclusion: The finding of demographic differences in beliefs suggests that segmented communication messages designed for specific demographic subgroups may help to increase influenza vaccination coverage.

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