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ArticleRisk management and healthcare policy2024

Pharmacy-Based Influenza Vaccination: A Study of Patient Acceptance in Romania.

Sergiu Chirila, Tony Hangan, Leonard Gurgas, Monica Georgiana Costache, Marinela Anisoara Vlad, Bogdan-Florentin Nitu, Sara Melek Bittar, Aurora Craciun, Laura Condur, Geir Bjørklund

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Article in Risk management and healthcare policy, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

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10 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Sergiu Chirila *Department of Medical Informatics and Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine, Ovidius University of Constanta, Constanta, Romania.ORCID 0000-0003-3275-2330
Tony Hangan *Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Ovidius University of Constanta, Constanta, Romania.ORCID 0009-0004-0902-337X
Leonard Gurgas *Department of Medical Informatics and Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine, Ovidius University of Constanta, Constanta, Romania.
Monica Georgiana Costache *Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Ovidius University of Constanta, Constanta, Romania.
Marinela Anisoara Vlad *Doctoral School of Medicine, Ovidius University of Constanta, Constanta, Romania.
Bogdan-Florentin Nitu *Doctoral School of Medicine, Ovidius University of Constanta, Constanta, Romania.
Sara Melek Bittar *Department of Dermatology, County Clinical Emergency Hospital of Constanta, Constanta, Romania.
Aurora Craciun *Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Ovidius University of Constanta, Constanta, Romania.
Laura Condur *Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Ovidius University of Constanta, Constanta, Romania.
Geir Bjørklund *Council for Nutritional and Environmental Medicine, Mo i Rana, Norway.ORCID 0000-0003-2632-3935
Ovidius University · ROThe Research Council of Norway · NO

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: This study explores patient acceptance of influenza vaccination administered by pharmacists in Romania during the 2023 season, considering it a novel strategy to address gaps in knowledge. Pharmacy-based vaccination deviates from traditional methods, providing high-risk patients with full reimbursement and others with 50% reimbursement, allowing a choice between family doctors and pharmacies for vaccine administration. Material and Method: The survey includes 15 questions covering socio-demographic data, health information, vaccination preferences, and perceptions of pharmacy-based vaccinations. Results: Respondents showed a positive inclination toward pharmacy-based vaccination, with 68% expressing favorable sentiments, but an awareness gap exists, as only 36% were aware of pharmacy-based vaccination availability. Conclusion: Challenges include a lack of patient awareness and understanding of benefits, emphasizing the need for structured pharmacist-patient dialogues. Legal changes, a defined funding mechanism, and collaboration are crucial for successful implementation. The study provides valuable insights into patient perceptions, contributing to discussions on optimizing influenza vaccination coverage in Romania and beyond and recognizing pharmacies' potential in achieving broader vaccination goals.

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