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Epidemiol Serv Saude. 2016 Oct-Dec;25(4):755-766. doi: 10.5123/S1679-49742016000400009.
[h=1]Influenza vaccination among elderly in Pelotas-RS, Brazil, 2014: a population-based study.[/h] [Article in English, Portuguese]
Neves RG[SUP]1[/SUP], Duro SM[SUP]2[/SUP], Tomasi E[SUP]1[/SUP].
[h=3]Author information[/h]
[h=3]Abstract[/h] [h=4]OBJECTIVE::[/h] to describe the prevalence of individuals vaccinated against influenza and associated factors with vaccination among elderly; identify reasons for noncompliance and adverse events.
[h=4]METHODS::[/h] this was a cross-sectional study, conducted in the urban area of Pelotas-RS, Brazil, in 2014.
[h=4]RESULTS::[/h] out of 1,451 elderly, 71% got vaccinated; the highest prevalences were observed in the elderly with better economic status (PR=1.2 - 95%CI 1.1;1.4), those who were not employed (PR=1.2 - 95%CI 1.1;1.3), those who were physically active (PR=1.1 - 95%CI 1.0;1.2), former smokers (PR=1.3 - 95%CI 1.1;1.5), those who were assisted by a health professional the previous year (PR=1.2 - 95%CI 1.1;1.4) and those who reported two or more health problems (PR=1.2 - 95%CI 1.1;1.4); the main reason for noncompliance (n=414) was 'did not want/do not like' (45%); the most frequently reported adverse events were malaise (49/83) and muscle ache (30/83).
[h=4]CONCLUSION::[/h] vaccination coverage was not universal; educational approaches are needed to clarify controversy on the efficacy, adverse events and benefits of vaccination.
PMID: 27869969 DOI: 10.5123/S1679-49742016000400009
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[h=1]Influenza vaccination among elderly in Pelotas-RS, Brazil, 2014: a population-based study.[/h] [Article in English, Portuguese]
Neves RG[SUP]1[/SUP], Duro SM[SUP]2[/SUP], Tomasi E[SUP]1[/SUP].
[h=3]Author information[/h]
[h=3]Abstract[/h] [h=4]OBJECTIVE::[/h] to describe the prevalence of individuals vaccinated against influenza and associated factors with vaccination among elderly; identify reasons for noncompliance and adverse events.
[h=4]METHODS::[/h] this was a cross-sectional study, conducted in the urban area of Pelotas-RS, Brazil, in 2014.
[h=4]RESULTS::[/h] out of 1,451 elderly, 71% got vaccinated; the highest prevalences were observed in the elderly with better economic status (PR=1.2 - 95%CI 1.1;1.4), those who were not employed (PR=1.2 - 95%CI 1.1;1.3), those who were physically active (PR=1.1 - 95%CI 1.0;1.2), former smokers (PR=1.3 - 95%CI 1.1;1.5), those who were assisted by a health professional the previous year (PR=1.2 - 95%CI 1.1;1.4) and those who reported two or more health problems (PR=1.2 - 95%CI 1.1;1.4); the main reason for noncompliance (n=414) was 'did not want/do not like' (45%); the most frequently reported adverse events were malaise (49/83) and muscle ache (30/83).
[h=4]CONCLUSION::[/h] vaccination coverage was not universal; educational approaches are needed to clarify controversy on the efficacy, adverse events and benefits of vaccination.
PMID: 27869969 DOI: 10.5123/S1679-49742016000400009
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