The effect of patient characteristics upon uptake of the influenza vaccination: a study comparing community based older adults in two healthcare systems

Vivienne Crawford, A. O'Hanlon, H. McGee

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Abstract

Background: Uptake of influenza vaccination represents a simple marker of proactive care of older people. However, many still do not receive the vaccine. To understand this challenge better, we investigated the relationship between patient characteristics (demographic, physical and psychological health, and health service use) and vaccination uptake in a sample of community-dwelling older people in two adjacent but differently structured healthcare systems (Northern Ireland (NI) and the Republic of Ireland (RoI)). Methods: 2,033 randomly selected community-dwelling older adults (65 years and older) were interviewed in their homes. Results: Rates of uptake were 78% in NI and 72% in RoI. Uptake was greater with older age (odds ratio (OR) 1.6, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.3-2.1, p
Original languageEnglish
Article numberafq152
Pages (from-to)35-41
Number of pages7
JournalAge and Ageing
Volume40
Issue number1
Publication statusPublished - Jan 2011

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Ageing
  • Geriatrics and Gerontology

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