Increasing Influenza Vaccination Rates among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Chongqing, China: A Cross-Sectional Analysis Using Behavioral and Social Drivers Tools
Author | Li, Zhourong |
Author | Feng, Luzhao |
Author | Long, Jiang |
Author | Xiong, Yu |
Author | Li, Tingting |
Author | Jiang, Binshan |
Author | Yang, Shuang |
Author | Fu, Lin |
Author | Shi, Zumin |
Author | Zhao, Yong |
Author | Qi, Li |
Available date | 2024-09-29T07:20:34Z |
Publication Date | 2024-08-01 |
Publication Name | Vaccines |
Identifier | http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/vaccines12080898 |
Citation | Li, Z., Feng, L., Long, J., Xiong, Y., Li, T., Jiang, B., ... & Qi, L. (2024). Increasing Influenza Vaccination Rates among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Chongqing, China: A Cross-Sectional Analysis Using Behavioral and Social Drivers Tools. Vaccines, 12(8), 898. |
Abstract | Background: Influenza vaccination is essential for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients due to their higher risks of severe complications and mortality from influenza. This study investigated the willingness of T2DM patients in Chongqing, China, to receive the influenza vaccination during the 2023/2024 season, using behavioral and social drivers (BeSD) tools to improve vaccination uptake in this high-risk group. Methods: A multi-stage sampling method was used to select participants, and face-to-face surveys were conducted in community health centers between March 1 and May 1, 2023. Binary logistic regression was used to analyze the factors influencing vaccination willingness, and standardized scores identified barriers and drivers. Results: Among 1672 T2DM patients, 11.7% had been vaccinated during the 2022/2023 season, and 59.6% were willing to receive the vaccination in the 2023/2024 season. Higher willingness was associated with ethnic minorities (odds ratio [OR], 3.18, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.58–6.39), being unemployed individuals (OR 2.69, 95% CI: 1.60–4.52), higher monthly household income per capita (OR 2.72, 95% CI: 1.65–4.50), having diabetes complications (OR 1.76, 95% CI: 1.23–2.51), sufficient vaccine knowledge (OR 1.87, 95% CI: 1.48–2.37), and previous vaccination (OR 7.75, 95% CI: 4.83–12.44). Concerning BeSDs, fear of infecting friends or family members and trust in vaccine efficacy were the predominant drivers, while high vaccine costs were the greatest barrier. Conclusions: Future strategies should focus on improving vaccine knowledge, supporting healthcare workers and peer recommendations, and enhancing vaccination policies. Key interventions such as health education among high-risk groups, such as unemployed individuals, advocacy campaigns, pay-it-forward strategies, and policies for free vaccination could improve coverage in Chongqing. |
Sponsor | This study was funded by the Chongqing Science and Technology Bureau ((CSTC2021jscx-gksb-N0005) and (cstc2024ycjh-bgzxm0224)) and 2023 key Disciplines On Public Health Construction in Chongqing. |
Language | en |
Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) |
Subject | behavioral and social drivers influenza vaccination willingness type 2 diabetes mellitus patients |
Type | Article |
Pagination | 898 |
Issue Number | 8 |
Volume Number | 12 |
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