Exploring Perceptions and Barriers: A Health Belief Model-Based Analysis of Seasonal Influenza Vaccination among High-Risk Healthcare Workers in China.

Yalan Peng, Yantong Wang, Wenzhi Huang, Ji Lin, Qinghui Zeng, Yi Chen, Fu Qiao
Author Information
  1. Yalan Peng: Center of Infectious Diseases, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China. ORCID
  2. Yantong Wang: Department of Infection Control, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.
  3. Wenzhi Huang: Department of Infection Control, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.
  4. Ji Lin: Department of Infection Control, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.
  5. Qinghui Zeng: Department of Infection Control, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.
  6. Yi Chen: Department of Infection Control, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.
  7. Fu Qiao: Department of Infection Control, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.

Abstract

The annual seasonal influenza vaccination rate among high-risk healthcare workers (HCWs) has fallen below expectations, underscoring the importance of exploring the impact of perception on vaccination behavior. An online survey, grounded in the Health Belief Model (HBM), was administered to high-risk healthcare workers at West China Hospital. The data analysis encompassed descriptive statistics, logistic regression for univariate analysis, and path regression for multivariate analysis. A total of 1845 healthcare workers completed the survey, with an acceptance rate of 83.90% (95% CI, 82.20-85.60%). Path analysis revealed significant correlations between vaccination acceptance and perceived susceptibility (β = 0.142), perceived benefits (β = 0.129), perceived barriers (β = 0.075), exposure to vaccination advertisements (β = 0.115), and knowledge about seasonal influenza (β = 0.051). Vaccination education efforts should prioritize elucidating the risks associated with the disease and emphasizing the benefits of vaccination. Furthermore, leveraging advertising proves to be an effective strategy for promotion.

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Grants

  1. HX-H2204087/Sichuan Preventive Medicine Association

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