Aug 2026· Proceedings of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences· Vol 79· 0 citations· 18 references
TL;DR
Attitudes, awareness, and practices related to the seasonal influenza vaccine among students at the Medical College "Yordanka Filaretova" in Sofia are analyzed.
Abstract
The influenza vaccine provides effective protection against seasonal flu, helping to reduce the risk of infection, severe illness, and complications. This study analysed attitudes, awareness, and practices related to the seasonal influenza vaccine among students at the Medical College "Yordanka Filaretova" in Sofia. A voluntary and anonymous survey was conducted with 97 students from the Medical Laboratory Technician programme and 54 from the Public Health Inspector programme, resulting in 84 completed responses. More than half of the respondents (62.0%) believe that young, healthy individuals do not need the vaccine, while 63.1% expressed concerns about potential side effects. A total of 11.9% respondents consider the vaccine ineffective, and 34.5% could not form an opinion on its effectiveness; 26.2% indicated they would get vaccinated if it were free, and 28.6% reported a lack of information about the vaccine. Increased awareness of the importance of the influenza vaccine and its benefits is crucial for benefit/risk assessment.
Strong trust in vaccines among parents is revealed, with high support for their safety, effectiveness, and mandatory implementation, as well as recognition of their community-wide benefits, however, gaps in knowledge and barriers to vaccination access underscore the need for professional communication.
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OBJECTIVE
Aim: To assess healthcare professionals' attitudes toward vaccination, evaluate vaccination coverage, and perform a SWOT analysis of immunoprophylaxis to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
PATIENTS AND METHODS
Materials and Methods: A structured, anonymous 23-item questionnaire asse...
T. V. Petrusevych, O. V. Zublenko· Wiadomosci lekarskie· 0 citations
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