Reasons why nurses decline influenza vaccination: a qualitative study

Reasons why nurses decline influenza vaccination: a qualitative study

Abstract Background To explore reasons of non-vaccinated nursing staff for declining seasonal influenza vaccination. The annual influenza vaccination of healthcare workers reduces morbidity and mortality among vulnerable patients. Still, vaccination rates remain very low, particularly in nursing sta...

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Main Authors: Anina Pless, Stuart R. McLennan, Dunja Nicca, David M. Shaw, Bernice S. Elger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-04-01
Series:BMC Nursing
Subjects:
Attitudes
Influenza
Nurses
Qualitative research
Vaccination
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12912-017-0215-5

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