Promoting uptake of influenza vaccination among health care workers: a randomized controlled trial

J Public Health Med. 2001 Dec;23(4):346-8. doi: 10.1093/pubmed/23.4.346.

Abstract

In a randomized controlled trial, an intensive promotional campaign failed to increase the uptake of vaccination against influenza among health care workers. The uptake of vaccination was low.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Randomized Controlled Trial
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
  • Health Personnel / psychology
  • Health Personnel / statistics & numerical data*
  • Health Promotion / organization & administration*
  • Humans
  • Immunization Programs / organization & administration
  • Immunization Programs / statistics & numerical data*
  • Influenza Vaccines / administration & dosage*
  • Influenza Vaccines / supply & distribution
  • Influenza, Human / prevention & control*
  • Nursing Homes
  • Occupational Health Services / organization & administration
  • Occupational Health Services / statistics & numerical data*
  • Primary Health Care
  • Program Evaluation
  • Social Work
  • State Medicine
  • United Kingdom
  • Workforce
  • Workplace

Substances

  • Influenza Vaccines