Vaccine X, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 22, P. 100606 - 100606
Published: Dec. 25, 2024
According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, ensuring influenza vaccination public transportation drivers is considered a health objective, given that these are at high risk of contracting influenza. The main purpose this cross-sectional study is, thus, evaluate vaccine hesitancy (VH) its determinants among representative sample Lebanese drivers. A survey questionnaire conducted between January March 2023, with participation proportionate purposeful 509 from various regions in Lebanon. Study exposures include socio-demographics, health/work related variables, past experiences, knowledge fatalistic views. VH Vaccination Attitudes Examination (VAX) scales (score range 1 5 each) used measure outcomes. Descriptive bivariate statistical analyses, followed by ordinal linear regression analyses performed. Statistical significance set P < 0.025 (two sided). vast majority participants (n = 499, 98 %) males. Their age mean 44.7 ± 12.6 years, while duration their work 11.5 10.1 years. Results show terms calculation (3.27 1.28), preference natural immunity over vaccines (3.23 1.14) constraints (2.83 1.38). As concerns regarding commercial profiteering behind vaccines, score agreement 2.77 1.10, lack trust safety 2.70 1.32. Influenza Lebanon evident. Although significant number willing be vaccinated, often delays decision. findings can inform campaigns syndicates need raise awareness about benefits alleviate hesitancies prior upcoming flu season.
Language: Английский