McIntyre Amanda, Zecevic Aleksandra, Diachun Laura
Aging, Rehabilitation, and Geriatric Care, St. Joseph's Parkwood Hospital, London, Ontario.
Department of Health Sciences, University of Western Ontario.
Can J Aging. 2014 Mar;33(1):92-8. doi: 10.1017/S0714980813000640. Epub 2013 Dec 2.
The purpose of this study was to explore the self-perceived influences among older adults in deciding whether to take or not take the seasonal influenza vaccine. Thirty-one receivers and six non-receivers (aged 67-91) participated in six focus groups in London, Ontario. The focus group meetings lasted approximately 60 minutes, were digitally audio-recorded, and transcribed verbatim. Inductive content analysis was performed to analyse the transcripts. The major facilitators of taking the vaccine were recommendations by, and trust in, health professionals, and a belief in vaccine efficacy. The major barriers were a fear of adverse reactions and the belief in resilience of an older adult. The Canadian Public Health Agency and allied health professionals should educate older adults in accurate influenza symptoms, vaccine efficacy, and populations at risk for contracting influenza. Focus should be given on correcting misconceptions about adverse events.
本研究的目的是探讨老年人在决定是否接种季节性流感疫苗时自我感知到的影响因素。31名接种者和6名未接种者（年龄在67 - 91岁之间）参与了在安大略省伦敦市举行的6次焦点小组讨论。焦点小组会议持续约60分钟，进行了数字录音，并逐字转录。采用归纳性内容分析法对转录文本进行分析。接种疫苗的主要促进因素是卫生专业人员的建议和信任，以及对疫苗效力的信念。主要障碍是对不良反应的恐惧和对老年人恢复能力的信念。加拿大公共卫生署和相关卫生专业人员应向老年人传授准确的流感症状、疫苗效力以及感染流感的高危人群等知识。应着重纠正对不良事件的误解。
