Translation and Validation of the Influenza Vaccination Acceptance (MoVac-Flu) and Vaccination Advocacy (MoV-ad) Short Scales, in a Greek Sample of Health Professionals

Abstract

Background and Purpose:To translate and validate the influenza vaccination acceptance (MoVac-flu) and vaccination advocacy (MoV-ad) scales, in a sample of Greek health professionals (HPs).Methods:A cross-sectional study was conducted in eight representative secondary hospitals in Greece. A total of 296 HPs were administered the scales.Results:The internal consistency of the Gr-MoVac-flu and the Gr-MoV-ad scale was high, and Cronbach’s alpha was .92 for each scale. The Gr-MoVac-flu and the Gr-MoV-ad scales are not unidimensional and demonstrated two-factor structures respectively.Conclusions:The MoVac-flu and the MoV-ad scale are highly convergent validity tools that could provide rich understanding of HPs’ decision to uptake and to advocate for vaccination.