Assessing predictors of influenza and pneumonia vaccination in rural senior adults

S. Suresh Madhavan, Rohit D. Borker, Ancilla W. Fernandes, Mayur M. Amonkar, S. Alan Rosenbluth

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Abstract

The overall purpose of this study was to identify predictors of influenza and pneumonia vaccination among rural senior adults. A mail survey was conducted in eight rural counties. Reported immunization rate for influenza (81.5%) among respondents was higher as compared to pneumonia (74.7%). Knowing someone with influenza was the strongest predictor of influenza vaccination, and knowing someone with pneumonia was the strongest predictor of pneumonia vaccination. Belief that vaccinations are always beneficial was also a significant predictor. While several of the findings of this study are consistent with factors reported in literature to be significant predictors of immunization behavior for this age group, surprisingly, access was not a significant predictor for this rural sample.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)13-38
Number of pages26
JournalJournal of Health and Social Policy
Volume18
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2004

Keywords

  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Pneumonia
  • Predictors
  • Rural
  • Seniors

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