Knowledge, attitudes, and practices about influenza illness and vaccination: a cross‐sectional survey in two South African communities
Knowledge, attitudes, and practices about influenza illness and vaccination: a cross‐sectional survey in two South African communities
Karen K. Wong,A. Cohen,9 Authors,C. Cohen
2016 · DOI: 10.1111/irv.12388
Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses · 26 Citations
TLDR
Knowledge, attitudes, and practices surrounding influenza illness and vaccination in two South African communities are characterized and reasons for vaccine hesitancy are explored.
Abstract
Understanding knowledge and sentiment toward influenza and vaccination is important for effective health messages and prevention strategies. We aimed to characterize knowledge, attitudes, and practices surrounding influenza illness and vaccination in two South African communities and explore reasons for vaccine hesitancy.