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dc.contributor.author | Monagle S. | - |
dc.contributor.author | Spear E. | - |
dc.contributor.author | Abrahams T. | - |
dc.contributor.author | Thakur U. | - |
dc.contributor.author | Pol D. | - |
dc.contributor.author | Bellamy K. | - |
dc.contributor.author | Hickman, Joanne | - |
dc.contributor.author | Nicholls S.J. | - |
dc.contributor.author | Nelson A.J. | - |
dc.date.accessioned | 2024-10-21T03:43:14Z | - |
dc.date.available | 2024-10-21T03:43:14Z | - |
dc.date.copyright | 2024 | - |
dc.date.issued | 2024-08-19 | en |
dc.identifier.citation | American Journal of Preventative Cardiology. 19. (no pagination), 2024. Date of Publication: 19 Aug 2024. | - |
dc.identifier.uri | https://repository.monashhealth.org/monashhealthjspui/handle/1/52628 | - |
dc.description.abstract | Seasonal influenza immunization reduces the risk of cardiovascular events. Patients with established cardiovascular disease (CVD) derive a greater benefit than those without, yet up to 50 % do not take up the immunization. Patient perceptions and beliefs are known to inform immunization behaviors, yet the immunization related beliefs of patients with CVD have not been described. Objective: To describe beliefs, perceptions and behaviors regarding influenza immunization in patients with CVD. Methods: We undertook a cross-sectional, voluntary and anonymous survey of 181 cardiology inpatients and outpatients attending three large hospitals in Victoria. Results: Median age was 64, 35.0 % were female and 24.2 % spoke a language other than English at home. Over one-third-(34.5 %) of respondents did not receive the seasonal influenza immunization in the prior year. Only half (54.2 %) of patients agreed that their heart condition placed them at higher risk of complications and serious illness if they contracted influenza. Nearly a quarter of patients (24.0 %) were concerned about side effects while 1 in 10 patients raised cost as a barrier despite being free-of-charge in Australia. If asked to receive the seasonal influenza immunization, 86 % patients would agree if their cardiologist recommended it. Conclusion: Despite guideline recommendations, most cardiology patients are uninformed of the cardiovascular benefits of seasonal influenza immunization with many unaware they are at higher risk of influenza-related illness. The vast majority of patients would accept the immunization if recommended by their cardiologist highlighting their important role in improving uptake. | - |
dc.relation.ispartof | American Journal of Preventative Cardiology | - |
dc.subject.mesh | vaccination | - |
dc.subject.mesh | influenza | - |
dc.title | Cardiology patients are unaware of the benefits of seasonal influenza immunization. | - |
dc.type | Article | - |
dc.identifier.affiliation | Cardiology (MonashHeart) | - |
dc.identifier.affiliation | Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology | - |
dc.type.studyortrial | Observational study (cohort, case-control, cross sectional, or survey) | - |
dc.identifier.doi | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajpc.2024.100716 | - |
dc.identifier.institution | (Monagle, Spear, Abrahams, Thakur, Pol, Nicholls, Nelson) Monash Heart, Monash Health, Clayton, VIC, Australia | - |
dc.identifier.institution | (Monagle, Spear, Abrahams, Thakur, Pol, Nicholls, Nelson) Victorian Heart Institute, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia | - |
dc.identifier.institution | (Bellamy, Hickman) Monash Health Infectious Diseases, Clayton, VIC Australia | - |
dc.identifier.affiliationmh | (Monagle, Spear, Abrahams, Thakur, Pol, Nicholls, Nelson) Monash Heart, Monash Health, Clayton, VIC, Australia | - |
dc.identifier.affiliationmh | (Monasgle, Spear, Abrahams, Thakur, Pol, Nicholls, Nelson) Victorian Heart Institute, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia | - |
dc.identifier.affiliationmh | (Bellamy, Hickman) Monash Health Infectious Diseases, Clayton, VIC Australia | - |
item.openairetype | Article | - |
item.cerifentitytype | Publications | - |
item.grantfulltext | none | - |
item.openairecristype | http://purl.org/coar/resource_type/c_18cf | - |
item.fulltext | No Fulltext | - |
crisitem.author.dept | Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology | - |
crisitem.author.dept | Immunisation | - |
crisitem.author.dept | Immunisation | - |
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