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ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2022

Predictors of Influenza Vaccination Uptake and the Role of Health Literacy among Health and Social Care Volunteers in the Province of Prato (Italy).

Chiara Lorini, Vieri Lastrucci, Beatrice Zanella, Eleonora Gori, Fabrizio Chiesi, Angela Bechini, Sara Boccalini, Marco Del Riccio, Andrea Moscadelli, Francesco Puggelli and 3 more

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Chiara LoriniDepartment of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Viale GB Morgagni 48, 50134 Florence, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-3170-1857
Vieri LastrucciDepartment of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Viale GB Morgagni 48, 50134 Florence, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-0762-6666
Beatrice ZanellaDepartment of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Viale GB Morgagni 48, 50134 Florence, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-6718-1932
Eleonora GoriMedical Specialization School of Hygiene and Preventive Medicine, University of Florence, 50134 Florence, Italy.
Fabrizio ChiesiCentral Tuscany Local Health Unit, 50142 Florence, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-5645-8588
Angela BechiniDepartment of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Viale GB Morgagni 48, 50134 Florence, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-6013-8779
Sara BoccaliniDepartment of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Viale GB Morgagni 48, 50134 Florence, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-9695-7549
Marco Del RiccioMedical Specialization School of Hygiene and Preventive Medicine, University of Florence, 50134 Florence, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-2742-0297
Andrea MoscadelliMedical Specialization School of Hygiene and Preventive Medicine, University of Florence, 50134 Florence, Italy.
Francesco PuggelliManagement Department, Meyer Children's University Hospital, 50139 Florence, Italy.
Renzo BertiAzienda Sanitaria Locale Toscana Centro, Department of Prevention, Via Lavarone 3/5, 59100 Prato, Italy.
Paolo BonanniDepartment of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Viale GB Morgagni 48, 50134 Florence, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-2875-3744
Guglielmo BonaccorsiDepartment of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Viale GB Morgagni 48, 50134 Florence, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-5171-4308
University of Florence · ITMeyer Children's Hospital · ITASL Roma · IT

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Abstract

Annual influenza vaccination is recommended for volunteers involved in primary health and social services. Little is known about the volunteers' adhesion to influenza vaccination recommendations. The aim of this study was to assess influenza vaccination determinants among a group of volunteers who provided essential activities during the first SARS-CoV-2 pandemic wave in the province of Prato, Tuscany (Italy) and to evaluate the role of health literacy in influencing vaccination determinants.

methodIn this cross-sectional study, the predictors of influenza vaccination uptake were assessed through the administration of a questionnaire. Variables significantly associated with influenza vaccination uptake were included in five multivariate logistic regression models through a backward stepwise procedure.

resultsAmong the 502 enrolled volunteers, 24.3% reported being vaccinated in the 2019-2020 season. Vaccination uptake was 48.8% in participants aged 65 years or older and 15.7% in those aged 64 years or younger. Considering the whole sample in the final model of multivariate logistic regression analysis, the predictors of influenza vaccination uptake were age (OR = 1.05; 95% CI = 1.03-1.07), presence of heart diseases (OR = 2.98; 95% CI = 1.24-7.19), pulmonary diseases (OR = 6.18; 95% CI = 2.01-19.04) and having undergone surgery under general anesthesia in the prior year (OR = 3.14; 95% CI = 1.23-8.06). In the multivariate model considering only participants with a sufficient level of health literacy (HL), none of these predictors resulted in significant associations with vaccination uptake, except for age (OR= 1.04; 95% CI = 1.02-1.07).

conclusionsOur findings revealed a very low influenza vaccination uptake among volunteers, suggesting the need to increase awareness in this at-risk group by means of a better communication approach.

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COVID-19Health LiteracyInfluenza, HumanInfluenza VaccinesCross-Sectional StudiesHumansSARS-CoV-2Social SupportSurveys and QuestionnairesVaccinationVolunteersInfluenza VaccinesCOVID-19influenzaItalysurveyvaccinevolunteers

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