Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of seasonal influenza vaccination in healthcare workers, Honduras.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Seasonal influenza is a highly contagious vaccine-preventable disease that may cause high morbidity and mortality in susceptible populations. Healthcare workers are a priority group for seasonal influenza vaccination to protect them from contracting influenza and prevent nosocomial transmission to patients. This study aimed to evaluate knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of seasonal influenza vaccination among healthcare workers in Honduras.

Method

From August 24 to October 21, 2018, we conducted a cross-sectional KAP survey regarding seasonal influenza vaccination to a random sample of healthcare workers who attended patients in hospitals of the Ministry of Health of Honduras (SESAL) and Honduran Social Security Institute (IHSS). We reported frequency distr

SUBMITTER: Madewell ZJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7861374 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature