Influenza vaccine uptake and its determinants among adult population in the Kingdom of Bahrain: a cross-sectional study to identify areas for intervention

Author:

Alzayani SalmanORCID,Al Sedran Mohammed,Aburowais Safa,Hammad Jumana,Almuaili Noora,Alkawari Shaikha,Bureshaid Rayan,Almalki MuhannadORCID,Almarabheh AmerORCID,Ben Salah Afif

Abstract

PurposeSeasonal influenza epidemics accounted for significant morbidity and mortality loads worldwide despite the availability of a safe vaccine as an efficient tool against severity of the disease. However, the uptake of the latter was sub-optimal. This study aims to identify predictors and barriers related to seasonal influenza vaccine uptake in the Kingdom of Bahrain.Design/methodology/approachA cross-sectional study enrolled 502 individuals attending primary healthcare centers in Bahrain for ambulatory care between July and August 2022. The data were collected using an interviews-based questionnaire which included questions on demographic data, knowledge and attitudes and practices toward influenza vaccine. The authors identified the barriers as well as the determinants of the vaccine uptake and its recommendation to others.FindingsThe mean age of participants was 35.07 years (SD = 13.9). Most of the respondents were Bahraini (86.5%) and 53.4 % were females. The results revealed that 34.1% have previous information about the influenza vaccine and 36.9% versus 69.9% are willing to receive the vaccine or advice it to others, respectively. Determinants of vaccine uptake were identified.Originality/valueThis study confirmed a sub-optimal influenza vaccine acceptance in the general community of Bahrain despite a global access in primary care. Health professionals need to be more proactive in mobilizing the community and particularly females toward influenza vaccination.

Publisher

Emerald

Subject

Water Science and Technology,Agronomy and Crop Science,Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics,General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology,General Business, Management and Accounting,General Computer Science,General Medicine,General Environmental Science,Education

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