Factors influencing the uptake of 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine in a multiethnic Asian population
The study aimed to determine factors influencing the uptake of 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine in a multiethnic Asian population. Population-based, cross-sectional survey was conducted between October and December 2009. Approximately 70% of overall participants indicated willingness to be vaccinated aga...
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| description | The study aimed to determine factors influencing the uptake of 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine in a multiethnic Asian population. Population-based, cross-sectional survey was conducted between October and December 2009. Approximately 70% of overall participants indicated willingness to be vaccinated against the 2009 H1N1 influenza. Participants who indicated positive intention to vaccinate against 2009 H1N1 influenza were more likely to have favorable attitudes toward the 2009 HI NI vaccine. A halal (acceptable to Muslims) vaccine was the main factor that determined Malay participants' decision to accept vaccination, whereas safety of the vaccine was the main factor that influenced vaccination decision for Chinese and Indian participants. The study highlights the challenges in promoting the 2009 H1N1 vaccine. Ethnic-sensitive efforts are needed to maximize acceptance of H1N1 vaccines in countries with diverse ethnic communities and religious practices. (C) 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
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| spelling | um.eprints-132252015-04-07T08:48:38Z http://eprints.um.edu.my/13225/ Factors influencing the uptake of 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine in a multiethnic Asian population Wong, L.P. Sam, I-Ching R Medicine The study aimed to determine factors influencing the uptake of 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine in a multiethnic Asian population. Population-based, cross-sectional survey was conducted between October and December 2009. Approximately 70% of overall participants indicated willingness to be vaccinated against the 2009 H1N1 influenza. Participants who indicated positive intention to vaccinate against 2009 H1N1 influenza were more likely to have favorable attitudes toward the 2009 HI NI vaccine. A halal (acceptable to Muslims) vaccine was the main factor that determined Malay participants' decision to accept vaccination, whereas safety of the vaccine was the main factor that influenced vaccination decision for Chinese and Indian participants. The study highlights the challenges in promoting the 2009 H1N1 vaccine. Ethnic-sensitive efforts are needed to maximize acceptance of H1N1 vaccines in countries with diverse ethnic communities and religious practices. (C) 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. Elsevier 2010 Article PeerReviewed Wong, L.P. and Sam, I-Ching (2010) Factors influencing the uptake of 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine in a multiethnic Asian population. Vaccine, 28 (28). pp. 4499-4505. |
| spellingShingle | R Medicine Wong, L.P. Sam, I-Ching Factors influencing the uptake of 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine in a multiethnic Asian population |
| title | Factors influencing the uptake of 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine in a multiethnic Asian population |
| title_full | Factors influencing the uptake of 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine in a multiethnic Asian population |
| title_fullStr | Factors influencing the uptake of 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine in a multiethnic Asian population |
| title_full_unstemmed | Factors influencing the uptake of 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine in a multiethnic Asian population |
| title_short | Factors influencing the uptake of 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine in a multiethnic Asian population |
| title_sort | factors influencing the uptake of 2009 h1n1 influenza vaccine in a multiethnic asian population |
| topic | R Medicine |
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