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Díaz-García RS, Sánchez-Gómez A, López-Zambrano MA, Esteban-Vasallo MD, Cañellas Llabrés S, Gutiérrez Rodríguez MÁ, Lasheras Carbajo MD. Vaccination against influenza: Coverage and adherence in children under 15 years with high-risk medical conditions in the Community of Madrid. ANALES DE PEDIATRÍA (ENGLISH EDITION) 2023; 98:3-11. [PMID: 36496313 DOI: 10.1016/j.anpede.2022.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2022] [Accepted: 07/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Vaccination against influenza is indicated in children at risk of complications or severe disease. The objective of this study was to describe the percentage of children aged less than 15 years with risk conditions vaccinated against influenza in the Community of Madrid, and to analyze the factors associated with adherence to vaccination throughout 3 vaccination campaigns. MATERIALS AND METHODS Population-based cross-sectional observational study of children aged 6 months to 14 years with conditions that indicated influenza vaccination at the beginning of the 2018-2019 campaign. Electronic population registers were used. We described the percentage of children vaccinated in 3 consecutive campaigns, and assessed the association of adherence to vaccination with demographic and socioeconomic variables and risk conditions using bivariate and multivariate analysis. RESULTS The vaccination coverage was 15.6% in the 2018-2019 campaign. The adherence to vaccination was 65.9%. The variables associated with greater adherence were age greater than 2 years, especially in the 6-10 years group (aOR = 1.63; 95% CI, 1.43-1.85) and presenting more than one risk condition, especially 3 or more diseases (aOR = 1.80; 95% CI, 1.00-3.26). Diabetes mellitus was the disease associated most strongly with adherence (aOR = 2.15; 95% CI, 1.74-2.65). Adherence was lower in the immigrant population (aOR = 0.43; 95% CI, 0.36-0.51). We found no association between vaccination adherence and sex or socioeconomic status. CONCLUSIONS Vaccination coverage and adherence were suboptimal. Adherence to vaccination against influenza is associated with demographic and clinical conditions. Strategies need to be established to increase vaccination in children, with greater involvement of professionals and education of parents.
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- Rosa S Díaz-García
- Servicio de Prevención de la Enfermedad, Subdirección General de Prevención y Promoción de la Salud, Dirección General de Salud Pública, Consejería de Sanidad, Comunidad de Madrid, Madrid, Spain; Servicio de Medicina Preventiva y Gestión de Calidad, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain.
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- Servicio de Prevención de la Enfermedad, Subdirección General de Prevención y Promoción de la Salud, Dirección General de Salud Pública, Consejería de Sanidad, Comunidad de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Prevención de la Enfermedad, Subdirección General de Prevención y Promoción de la Salud, Dirección General de Salud Pública, Consejería de Sanidad, Comunidad de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Informes de Salud y Estudios, Subdirección General de Vigilancia en Salud Pública, Dirección General de Salud Pública, Consejería de Sanidad, Comunidad de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Prevención de la Enfermedad, Subdirección General de Prevención y Promoción de la Salud, Dirección General de Salud Pública, Consejería de Sanidad, Comunidad de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Prevención de la Enfermedad, Subdirección General de Prevención y Promoción de la Salud, Dirección General de Salud Pública, Consejería de Sanidad, Comunidad de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Prevención de la Enfermedad, Subdirección General de Prevención y Promoción de la Salud, Dirección General de Salud Pública, Consejería de Sanidad, Comunidad de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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Kim SH, Park HY, Jung H, Zo S, Kim S, Park DW, Park TS, Moon JY, Kim SH, Kim TH, Sohn JW, Yoon HJ, Lee H, Shin SH. Trends and factors associated with influenza vaccination in subjects with asthma: analysis of the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey between 2010 and 2019. Ther Adv Chronic Dis 2022; 13:20406223221123979. [PMID: 36213169 PMCID: PMC9537498 DOI: 10.1177/20406223221123979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2022] [Accepted: 08/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite the importance of influenza vaccination, its rates in subjects with asthma are suboptimal, especially in the young population. METHODS Among 72,843 adults aged ⩾18 years from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey conducted between 2010 and 2019, 1643 with asthma were included. The yearly trends and factors associated with influenza vaccination were analyzed in subjects with asthma. In addition, stratified analyses were performed by age group (<65 versus ⩾65 years). RESULTS During the study period, the overall influenza vaccination rate among subjects with asthma fluctuated from 51.0% to 64.3%, with a consistently higher vaccination rate in elderly subjects than in young subjects. Among young subjects with asthma, factors positively associated with influenza vaccination were female sex [adjusted odds ratio (aOR) = 1.66, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.11-2.49], current asthma being treated (aOR = 1.69, 95% CI = 1.14-2.50), history of pulmonary tuberculosis (aOR = 2.01, 95% CI = 1.04-3.87), and dyslipidemia (aOR = 1.86, 95% CI = 1.05-3.30). However, unmarried subjects showed an inverse relationship (aOR = 0.50, 95% CI = 0.34-0.75). In elderly subjects, unmarried status (aOR = 0.52, 95% CI = 0.29-0.94), being underweight (aOR = 0.29, 95% CI = 0.09-0.97), and having a low income (aOR = 0.42, 95% CI = 0.18-0.97) were factors negatively associated with influenza vaccination. CONCLUSION In the last 10 years, influenza vaccination rates have still been insufficient in subjects with asthma, particularly in young subjects. Considering the factors that are influencing the vaccination rates of young subjects, public policies to increase influenza vaccination rates in subjects with asthma need to be established urgently.
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care
Medicine, Department of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan
University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care
Medicine, Department of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan
University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care
Medicine, Department of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan
University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine and Allergy,
Department of Internal Medicine, Hanyang University College of Medicine,
Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine and Allergy,
Department of Internal Medicine, Hanyang University College of Medicine,
Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine and Allergy,
Department of Internal Medicine, Hanyang University College of Medicine,
Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine and Allergy,
Department of Internal Medicine, Hanyang University College of Medicine,
Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine and Allergy,
Department of Internal Medicine, Hanyang University College of Medicine,
Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine and Allergy,
Department of Internal Medicine, Hanyang University College of Medicine,
Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine and Allergy,
Department of Internal Medicine, Hanyang University College of Medicine,
Seoul, Korea
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Díaz-García RS, Sánchez-Gómez A, López-Zambrano MA, Esteban-Vasallo MD, Cañellas Llabrés S, Gutiérrez Rodríguez MÁ, Lasheras Carbajo MD. Cobertura y adherencia a la vacunación frente a la gripe en menores de 15 años con condiciones de riesgo en la Comunidad de Madrid. An Pediatr (Barc) 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anpedi.2022.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Martínez-Baz I, Navascués A, Casado I, Portillo ME, Guevara M, Gómez-Ibáñez C, Burgui C, Ezpeleta C, Castilla J. Effect of influenza vaccination in patients with asthma. CMAJ 2021; 193:E1120-E1128. [PMID: 34312165 PMCID: PMC8321300 DOI: 10.1503/cmaj.201757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND: Although annual influenza vaccination is recommended for persons with asthma, its effectiveness in this patient population is not well described. We evaluated the effect of influenza vaccination in the current and previous seasons in preventing influenza among people with asthma. METHODS: Using population health data from the Navarre region of Spain for the 2015/16 to 2019/20 influenza seasons, we conducted a test-negative case–control study to assess the effect of influenza vaccination in the current and 5 previous seasons. From patients presenting to hospitals and primary health care centres with influenza-like illness who underwent testing for influenza, we estimated the effects of influenza vaccination among patients with asthma overall and between those presenting as inpatients or outpatients, as well as between patients with and without asthma. RESULTS: Of 1032 patients who had asthma and were tested, we confirmed that 421 had influenza and the remaining 611 were test-negative controls. We found that the average effect of influenza vaccination was 43% (adjusted odds ratio [OR] 0.57, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.40 to 0.80) for current-season vaccination regardless of previous doses, and 38% (adjusted OR 0.62, 95% CI 0.39 to 0.96) for vaccination in previous seasons only. Effects were similar for outpatients and inpatients. Among patients with asthma and confirmed influenza, current-season vaccination did not reduce the odds of hospital admission (adjusted OR 1.05, 95% CI 0.51 to 2.18). Influenza vaccination effects were similar for patients with and without asthma. INTERPRETATION: We estimated that, on average, current or previous influenza vaccination of people with asthma prevented almost half of influenza cases. These results support recommendations that people with asthma receive influenza vaccination.
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- Iván Martínez-Baz
- Instituto de Salud Pública de Navarra - IdiSNA (Martínez-Baz, Casado, Guevara, Gómez-Ibáñez, Burgui, Castilla); Servicio de Microbiología Clínica, Complejo Hospitalario de Navarra - IdiSNA (Navascués, Portillo, Ezpeleta), Pamplona, Spain; CIBER Epidemiología y Salud Pública, (Martínez-Baz, Casado, Guevara, Burgui, Castilla) Madrid, Spain
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- Instituto de Salud Pública de Navarra - IdiSNA (Martínez-Baz, Casado, Guevara, Gómez-Ibáñez, Burgui, Castilla); Servicio de Microbiología Clínica, Complejo Hospitalario de Navarra - IdiSNA (Navascués, Portillo, Ezpeleta), Pamplona, Spain; CIBER Epidemiología y Salud Pública, (Martínez-Baz, Casado, Guevara, Burgui, Castilla) Madrid, Spain
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- Instituto de Salud Pública de Navarra - IdiSNA (Martínez-Baz, Casado, Guevara, Gómez-Ibáñez, Burgui, Castilla); Servicio de Microbiología Clínica, Complejo Hospitalario de Navarra - IdiSNA (Navascués, Portillo, Ezpeleta), Pamplona, Spain; CIBER Epidemiología y Salud Pública, (Martínez-Baz, Casado, Guevara, Burgui, Castilla) Madrid, Spain
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- Instituto de Salud Pública de Navarra - IdiSNA (Martínez-Baz, Casado, Guevara, Gómez-Ibáñez, Burgui, Castilla); Servicio de Microbiología Clínica, Complejo Hospitalario de Navarra - IdiSNA (Navascués, Portillo, Ezpeleta), Pamplona, Spain; CIBER Epidemiología y Salud Pública, (Martínez-Baz, Casado, Guevara, Burgui, Castilla) Madrid, Spain
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- Instituto de Salud Pública de Navarra - IdiSNA (Martínez-Baz, Casado, Guevara, Gómez-Ibáñez, Burgui, Castilla); Servicio de Microbiología Clínica, Complejo Hospitalario de Navarra - IdiSNA (Navascués, Portillo, Ezpeleta), Pamplona, Spain; CIBER Epidemiología y Salud Pública, (Martínez-Baz, Casado, Guevara, Burgui, Castilla) Madrid, Spain
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- Instituto de Salud Pública de Navarra - IdiSNA (Martínez-Baz, Casado, Guevara, Gómez-Ibáñez, Burgui, Castilla); Servicio de Microbiología Clínica, Complejo Hospitalario de Navarra - IdiSNA (Navascués, Portillo, Ezpeleta), Pamplona, Spain; CIBER Epidemiología y Salud Pública, (Martínez-Baz, Casado, Guevara, Burgui, Castilla) Madrid, Spain
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- Instituto de Salud Pública de Navarra - IdiSNA (Martínez-Baz, Casado, Guevara, Gómez-Ibáñez, Burgui, Castilla); Servicio de Microbiología Clínica, Complejo Hospitalario de Navarra - IdiSNA (Navascués, Portillo, Ezpeleta), Pamplona, Spain; CIBER Epidemiología y Salud Pública, (Martínez-Baz, Casado, Guevara, Burgui, Castilla) Madrid, Spain
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- Instituto de Salud Pública de Navarra - IdiSNA (Martínez-Baz, Casado, Guevara, Gómez-Ibáñez, Burgui, Castilla); Servicio de Microbiología Clínica, Complejo Hospitalario de Navarra - IdiSNA (Navascués, Portillo, Ezpeleta), Pamplona, Spain; CIBER Epidemiología y Salud Pública, (Martínez-Baz, Casado, Guevara, Burgui, Castilla) Madrid, Spain
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- Instituto de Salud Pública de Navarra - IdiSNA (Martínez-Baz, Casado, Guevara, Gómez-Ibáñez, Burgui, Castilla); Servicio de Microbiología Clínica, Complejo Hospitalario de Navarra - IdiSNA (Navascués, Portillo, Ezpeleta), Pamplona, Spain; CIBER Epidemiología y Salud Pública, (Martínez-Baz, Casado, Guevara, Burgui, Castilla) Madrid, Spain.
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Gkentzi D, Aggelopoulos K, Karatza A, Sinopidis X, Dimitriou G, Fouzas S. Influenza vaccination among caregivers and household contacts of children with asthma. Vaccine 2021; 39:2331-2334. [PMID: 33775437 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2021.03.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2020] [Revised: 03/07/2021] [Accepted: 03/09/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Data on influenza vaccination status among household contacts of asthmatic children are lacking. Our aim was to assess the influenza vaccination status of parents and caregivers of asthmatic children in the 2018-2019 season as well as to identify reasons for undervaccination. We performed a questionnaire-based survey in parents, caregivers and household contacts of 178 asthmatic children. Only the 50.6% of children were vaccinated, while in 79.8% of cases both parents were unvaccinated. More than 40% of them reported that they were unaware about the necessity of vaccination; approximately 30% stated that they were not properly advised, and the rest were concerned about influenza vaccine side effects and effectiveness. Factor analysis identified three groups: (a) influenza vaccine "believers" who were unaware that vaccination was necessary; (b) "deniers" who were less educated and with older children; (c) older and more educated vaccine "deniers". To improve influenza vaccine coverage among household contacts of asthmatic children, appropriate counseling and targeted interventions should be planned.
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- Despoina Gkentzi
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Patras Medical School, Patras, 26504 Rio, Patras, Greece.
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Patras Medical School, Patras, 26504 Rio, Patras, Greece
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Patras Medical School, Patras, 26504 Rio, Patras, Greece
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Patras Medical School, Patras, 26504 Rio, Patras, Greece
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Patras Medical School, Patras, 26504 Rio, Patras, Greece
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Pneumococcal Vaccine in Adult Asthma Patients. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2021; 1289:55-62. [PMID: 32696445 DOI: 10.1007/5584_2020_562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Streptococcus pneumoniae is the most frequent source of community-acquired bacterial pneumonia in adults. Respiratory tract infections are the foremost reasons for asthma exacerbations. The World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention consider asthma a clear indication for pneumococcal vaccination. The aim of this study was to determine the extent to which adult patients with asthma in Poland adhere to a schedule of recommended pneumococcal vaccinations. In addition, the study attempted to assess the source of the patient knowledge on vaccination and the plausible determents for vaccination. The study was conducted among patients at specialist outpatient clinics in the form of an anonymous survey that contained questions about asthma, vaccines, and the knowledge and motivations. A total of 214 patients (149 females and 65 males) of the mean age of 52 ± 17 years were interviewed. A staggering 93% of patients did not receive pneumococcal vaccination, and only 24% of patients were aware of the need for this vaccine. Age, gender, and education did not affect whether patients chose to receive the vaccine. The most often quoted reason for not receiving the vaccine was lack of information, followed by lack of faith in vaccine efficacy, and the fear of adverse effects. From the standpoint of health hazard stemming from prophylaxis avoidance, it appears paramount to educate asthmatic patients on the benefits of receiving pneumococcal vaccination.
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Gupta S, Xu Y, Montgomery S. The role of inflammation in the relationship of self-rated health with mortality and implications for public health: Data from the English Longitudinal Study of Aging (ELSA). Brain Behav Immun Health 2020; 8:100139. [PMID: 34589884 PMCID: PMC8474403 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbih.2020.100139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2020] [Accepted: 09/04/2020] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Self-rated health (SRH) predicts mortality after adjustment for potential confounders, including measures of health status. Prodromal disease might lead to worsened SRH and higher mortality. But no study of SRH and mortality has focussed on inflammation. The objective of this study is to investigate the influence of inflammation upon the association between SRH and mortality in a British cohort. The English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA) involves interviewing participants aged over 50 every two years. We analysed data for 3405 men and 4139 women. Mortality for consenting members was detected by linkage with UK National Health Care registry up to March 2012. Demographic, clinical, and health behaviours at wave 2 were treated as confounders, as well as inflammation-related disease and C-reactive protein (CRP). A five-step hierarchical multivariable logistic regression was estimated. An association was observed between SRH and mortality after adjusting for all variables. In men, compared to those with excellent health, CRP only, and CRP and inflammation-related disease combined, could explain 7.03% and 24.35% of increased risk of dying associated with poor health, respectively. For women, the corresponding figures were 8.95% and 24.28%, respectively. Inflammation is associated with increased risk of death, and may help to explain approximately a quarter of the association between SRH and mortality. Individuals with relatively poor SRH may be aware of underlying inflammation that increases the risk of illness and death, and this may lead to increased use of services, for example. Identifying the cause and treating inflammation in those without a diagnosis may help to increase survival and life quality among those who perceive their health to be relatively poor. Poor self-rated health (SRH) is associated with increased risk of death. In a prospective study, inflammation explained 1/4 of the association. Identifying inflammation early may improve survival and life quality. SRH can assist management, inform policy and guide research.
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- Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Medical Sciences, Örebro University, Sweden
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- Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Medical Sciences, Örebro University, Sweden.,Clinical Epidemiology Division, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.,Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University College London, UK
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Bigaj J, Czaicki N, Zielonka TM. Factors Affecting Influenza Vaccination Rate in Adults with Asthma. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2020; 1279:101-111. [PMID: 32424493 DOI: 10.1007/5584_2020_519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Asthma is considered one of the most common noncommunicable diseases worldwide, with an incidence of 5.4% in the Polish, adult population. Symptoms of the disease can be triggered or worsened by a variety of factors including viral infection such as influenza, affirming the necessity for prophylactic vaccination. However, there is concern among the general population of the possibility of anaphylactic response to vaccination, which can deter patients with allergic asthma for fear of triggering exacerbation of their condition. The objective of the study was to determine the extent to which patients with asthma adhere to a schedule of recommended vaccinations in Poland. Two hundred fourteen patients were recruited from specialist outpatient clinics in Warsaw to complete voluntarily an anonymous questionnaire created for the purpose of this study. Within the past year, 82% stated having at least one respiratory infection, and 72% of patients were aware of the recommendation for annual vaccination against the flu. Forty-three percent of patients reported receiving the flu vaccine at least once, and only 20% followed through with annual vaccination. The most common sources of information about the importance of annual flu vaccination were from their doctors (47%) and the media (26%). Relatively few asthmatic patients in Warsaw get annual flu vaccinations despite the recommendations. These results were mainly sourced due to uncorrected fears and a lack of information about the importance of prophylaxis in asthma. It is essential to create effective strategies to inform patients with asthma of the importance of annual vaccinations.
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- Jeremy Bigaj
- Ysbyty Gwynedd, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, North Wales, UK
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- Ipswich Hospital, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, Colchester, UK
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- Department of Family Medicine, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland.
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Kyung Y, Choi MH, Lee JS, Lee JH, Jo SH, Kim SH. Influencing Factors for Influenza Vaccination among South Korean Adolescents with Asthma Based on a Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study. Int Arch Allergy Immunol 2020; 181:434-445. [PMID: 32146467 DOI: 10.1159/000506336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2019] [Accepted: 02/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Influenza viral infection is a major public health problem with significant morbidity and mortality.Asthma is a risk factor for developing serious complications related to influenza infection. OBJECTIVE We explored factors associated with influenza vaccination coverage among adolescents with asthma. METHODS Data were obtained from 62,276 participants in the 13th Korean Youth Risk Behavior Web-Based Survey (KYRBS) conducted in 2017. KYRBS data were obtained from a stratified, multistage, clustered sample. We used multiple logistic regression analyses to identify variables potentially related to influenza vaccination in adolescents with asthma. RESULTS The proportion of asthma was 8.8%, and the influenza vaccination rate overall was 37.9%. It was 41.8% in the asthma group and 37.5% in the nonasthma group (p < 0.001). After regression, male sex (odds ratio (OR) = 1.45; 95% CI 1.35-1.55), a high socioeconomic status (OR = 1.12; 95% CI 1.05-1.19), residence at an orphanage (OR = 1.93; 95% CI 1.38-2.29), regular breakfast consumption (OR = 1.09; 95% CI 1.02-1.17), and subjective good health (OR = 2.39; 95% CI 1.69-3.39) were associated with increased influenza vaccination, whereas current smoking (OR = 0.87; 95% CI 0.67-0.96) and a depressive mood (OR = 0.77; 95% CI 0.64-0.95) were inversely associated in adolescents with asthma. CONCLUSION It is important to improve influenza vaccination in adolescents with asthma, especially females, those with a low socioeconomic status, independent residents, breakfast skippers, current smokers, and those who consider themselves unhealthy and have depressive moods.
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- Yechan Kyung
- Department of Pediatrics, Samsung Changwon Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Changwon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Samsung Changwon Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Changwon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Samsung Changwon Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Changwon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Samsung Changwon Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Changwon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biostatistics, Samsung Changwon Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Changwon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Samsung Changwon Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Changwon, Republic of Korea,
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Li SY, Li PQ, Xiao WQ, Liu HS, Yang SD. Brainstem folding in an influenza child with Dandy-Walker variant. World J Clin Cases 2020; 8:382-389. [PMID: 32047789 PMCID: PMC7000932 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v8.i2.382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2019] [Revised: 12/04/2019] [Accepted: 12/22/2019] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Influenza in children is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Nervous system diseases are a factor relating to increased mortality rate. However, reports of how these underlying diseases contribute to the death of children with influenza are rare.
CASE SUMMARY A 4-year-old-girl developed type A influenza-related encephalopathy (IAE) with seizures, acute disorder of consciousness, and intracranial hypertension (cerebrospinal fluid pressure: 250 mmH2O), and the Dandy-Walker variant was found by her first magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) when admission. Three days later, she suddenly presented anisocoria, acute pulmonary edema, and coma, and the later MRI found that she had compressed brainstem, oblongata “Z-like folding”, and swelling bilateral basal ganglia. After admission, the patient were tested for routine and special biomarkers and underwent neuroimaging and neuroelectrophysiology examinations as well as Oseltamivir and intravenous immunogloblin treatments. When predicting that unstable intracranial structures detected by MRI might have disastrous consequences in the progression of IAE, she was transferred into the pediatric intensive care unit and underwent continuous assessment of clinical condition while she did not have instability of basic vital signs; at the same time, her parents were fully informed about the risk and prognosis. Although she was ultimately dead from brain stem failure, the parents expressed understanding and did not trigger a doctor-patient conflict.
CONCLUSION In case of finding an unstable intracranial structure, intensive care should be given to IAE patient and their clinical condition should be monitored continuously.
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- Su-Yun Li
- Department of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Guangzhou Women and Children’s Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510623, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Guangzhou Women and Children’s Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510623, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Radiology, Guangzhou Women and Children’s Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510623, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Radiology, Guangzhou Women and Children’s Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510623, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Pediatric Neurology, Guangzhou Women and Children’s Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510623, Guangdong Province, China
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Schwarze J, Openshaw P, Jha A, Giacco SR, Firinu D, Tsilochristou O, Roberts G, Selby A, Akdis C, Agache I, Custovic A, Heffler E, Pinna G, Khaitov M, Nikonova A, Papadopoulos N, Akhlaq A, Nurmatov U, Renz H, Sheikh A, Skevaki C. Influenza burden, prevention, and treatment in asthma-A scoping review by the EAACI Influenza in asthma task force. Allergy 2018; 73:1151-1181. [PMID: 29105786 DOI: 10.1111/all.13333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/15/2017] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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To address uncertainties in the prevention and management of influenza in people with asthma, we performed a scoping review of the published literature on influenza burden; current vaccine recommendations; vaccination coverage; immunogenicity, efficacy, effectiveness, and safety of influenza vaccines; and the benefits of antiviral drugs in people with asthma. We found significant variation in the reported rates of influenza detection in individuals with acute asthma exacerbations making it unclear to what degree influenza causes exacerbations of underlying asthma. The strongest evidence of an association was seen in studies of children. Countries in the European Union currently recommend influenza vaccination of adults with asthma; however, coverage varied between regions. Coverage was lower among children with asthma. Limited data suggest that good seroprotection and seroconversion can be achieved in both children and adults with asthma and that vaccination confers a degree of protection against influenza illness and asthma-related morbidity to children with asthma. There were insufficient data to determine efficacy in adults. Overall, influenza vaccines appeared to be safe for people with asthma. We identify knowledge gaps and make recommendations on future research needs in relation to influenza in patients with asthma.
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- J. Schwarze
- Centre for Inflammation Research The Queens Medical Research Institute University of Edinburgh Edinburgh UK
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- Respiratory Sciences National Heart and Lung Institute Imperial College London London UK
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- Respiratory Sciences National Heart and Lung Institute Imperial College London London UK
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- Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health “M. Aresu” University of Cagliari Cagliari Italy
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- Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health “M. Aresu” University of Cagliari Cagliari Italy
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- Faculty of Medicine Southampton and David Hide Asthma and Allergy Centre St Mary's Hospital University of Southampton Newport Isle of Wight UK
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- Faculty of Medicine Southampton and David Hide Asthma and Allergy Centre St Mary's Hospital University of Southampton Newport Isle of Wight UK
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- Swiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma Research University of Zurich Davos Switzerland
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- Department of Allergy and Clinical Immunology Faculty of Medicine Transylvania University Brasov Brasov Romania
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- Department of Paediatrics Imperial College London London UK
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- Personalized Medicine Asthma and Allergy Clinic Department of Biomedical Sciences Humanitas University Milan Italy
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- Department of Medical Microbiology National Kapodistrian University of Athens Athens Greece
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- National Research Center Institute of Immunology of Federal Medicobiological Agency Moscow Russia
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- National Research Center Institute of Immunology of Federal Medicobiological Agency Moscow Russia
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- Division of Infection, Inflammation & Respiratory Medicine The University of Manchester Manchester UK
- Allergy Department 2nd Paediatric Clinic National Kapodistrian University of Athens Athens Greece
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- Department of Health and Hospital Management Institute of Business Management Korangi Creek Karachi 75190 Pakistan
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- Division of Population Medicine School of Medicine Cardiff University the National Centre for Population Health and Wellbeing Research Wales UK
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- Institute of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiochemistry Molecular Diagnostics Philipps University Marburg University Hospital Giessen & Marburg Marburg Germany
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- Asthma UK Centre for Applied Research Usher Institute of Population Health Sciences and Informatics The University of Edinburgh Edinburgh UK
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- Institute of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiochemistry Molecular Diagnostics Philipps University Marburg University Hospital Giessen & Marburg Marburg Germany
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Guthrie JL, Fisman D, Gardy JL. Self-rated health and reasons for non-vaccination against seasonal influenza in Canadian adults with asthma. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0172117. [PMID: 28207823 PMCID: PMC5312957 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0172117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2016] [Accepted: 01/31/2017] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Introduction While seasonal influenza vaccination is recommended for individuals with asthma, uptake in this population is low. We examined how self-rated health impacts reasons for not being immunized against influenza in Canadian adults with asthma, focusing on those who have never been immunized. Methods We pooled four cycles of the Canadian Community Health Survey (cycles 3.1(2005), 2007/08, 2009/10 and 2011/12), grouping individuals by whether their reasons for not having been vaccinated were perceptual or technical. We used a multivariable logistic regression model, adjusted for confounders, to quantify the relationship between self-rated health and their reported reasons for not vaccinating. Results Among the 9,836 respondents, 84.4% cited perceptual barriers as a reason for not being vaccinated. After adjusting for socio-demographic characteristics and province of residence, we determined that reporting perceptual barriers was associated with self-rated health status, with the adjusted odds ratios ranging from 1.42 (95%CI: 0.97, 2.09) to 2.64 (95%CI: 1.74, 3.99) for fair and excellent health versus poor health, respectively. Each increase in self-rated health category was associated with greater odds of citing a perceptual rather than technical barrier as a reason for non-vaccination. Discussion Self-reported health influences people’s perception of the need for influenza vaccination. Viewing the results through the lens of the precaution adoption process model suggests that personalizing communication around both the risk of influenza and the effectiveness of the vaccine may improve uptake amongst adults with asthma.
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- Jennifer L. Guthrie
- School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Kwon DS, Kim K, Park SM. Factors associated with influenza vaccination coverage among the elderly in South Korea: the Fourth Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES IV). BMJ Open 2016; 6:e012618. [PMID: 28031209 PMCID: PMC5223688 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-012618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The annual outbreak of influenza is one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality among the elderly population around the world. While there is an annual vaccine available to prevent or reduce the incidence of disease, not all older people in Korea choose to be vaccinated. There have been few previous studies to examine the factors influencing influenza vaccination in Korea. Thus, this study identifies nationwide factors that affect influenza vaccination rates in elderly Koreans. METHODS We obtained data from the Fourth Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2007-2009 (KNHANES IV), a nationwide health survey in Korea. To assess influenza vaccination status, we analysed answers to a single question from the survey. From the respondents, we selected 3567 elderly population aged 65 years or older, to analyse the effects of variables including sociodemographic, health behavioural risk, health status and psychological factors on vaccination coverage. We identified factors that affect vaccination status using a multiple logistic regression analysis. RESULTS The rate of influenza vaccination in this elderly population was 75.8%. Overall, the most significant determinants for choosing influenza vaccination were a recent history of health screening (adjusted OR (aOR) 2.26, 95% CI 1.92 to 2.66) and smoking (aOR 0.78, 95% CI 0.62 to 0.98). Other contributing factors were age, household income, marital status, alcohol consumption, physical activity level, self-reported health status and a limitation in daily activities. In contrast, psychological factors, including self-perceived quality of life, stress and depressive mood, did not show close association with vaccination coverage. CONCLUSIONS To boost influenza vaccination rates in the elderly, an influenza campaign should focus on under-represented groups, especially smokers. Additionally, promoting routine health screening for the elderly may be an efficient way to help achieve higher vaccination rates. Our results highlight the need for a new strategy for the vaccination campaign.
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- David Soonil Kwon
- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
- Department of Family Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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Cheung KW, Mak YW. Association between Psychological Flexibility and Health Beliefs in the Uptake of Influenza Vaccination among People with Chronic Respiratory Diseases in Hong Kong. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2016; 13:155. [PMID: 26805870 PMCID: PMC4772175 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph13020155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2015] [Revised: 01/18/2016] [Accepted: 01/18/2016] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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It is common for elderly people and those with such chronic disorders as respiratory diseases to suffer severe complications from influenza, a viral infection. The voluntary uptake of vaccination is vital to the effectiveness of influenza prevention efforts. The Health Belief Model (HBM) is the most commonly used framework in the field of vaccination behavior to explain the decision that people make to accept or refuse vaccination. In addition, psychological flexibility is considered helpful in causing people to be open to adopting new practices that are consistent with their values. This study examined the role of psychological flexibility and health beliefs in predicting the uptake of influenza vaccination among people in Hong Kong. Eligible participants were Hong Kong permanent residents aged 18 years or above with a history of chronic respiratory diseases (CRD). A convenience sample of 255 patients was recruited to participate in a cross-sectional survey in which HBM components and factors of psychological flexibility were assessed. The following variables were found to be significant predictors of vaccination: age, smoking status, comorbidity, previous hospitalization, perceived susceptibility, perceived severity, and psychological flexibility. Enhancing psychological flexibility might be a potential new direction for motivating people to accept influenza vaccination.
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- Kin Wai Cheung
- Ruttonjee Hospital, 266 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, SAR, China.
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- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, SAR, China.
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