OBJECTIVES: To examine (a) the influence of primary language on the receipt of influenza and pneumococcal immunizations and (b) the feasibility of being immunized in a nontraditional setting. METHOD: The population was multiethnic, linguistically diverse, community-dwelling, low income, older adults in California. Face-to-face interviews were conducted with 164 participants (response rate 82%). Questions from BRFSS and CHIS were used.The questionnaire was implemented in six languages. RESULTS: Influenza vaccination within the past 12 months was reported by 75.3%, but only 50.6% reported ever receiving the pneumococcal vaccine. Immunization predictors: Influenza-insurance through MediMedi, rating one's health as excellent/good, living with another person, and English as a primary language; pneumococcal-insurance through MediMedi and English as a primary language. Majority were willing to be immunized in nontraditional setting, especially those with limited English proficiency. DISCUSSION: Need exists for cultural and linguistically appropriate immunization outreach methods for older adults and practitioners.
OBJECTIVES: To examine (a) the influence of primary language on the receipt of influenza and pneumococcal immunizations and (b) the feasibility of being immunized in a nontraditional setting. METHOD: The population was multiethnic, linguistically diverse, community-dwelling, low income, older adults in California. Face-to-face interviews were conducted with 164 participants (response rate 82%). Questions from BRFSS and CHIS were used.The questionnaire was implemented in six languages. RESULTS: Influenza vaccination within the past 12 months was reported by 75.3%, but only 50.6% reported ever receiving the pneumococcal vaccine. Immunization predictors: Influenza-insurance through MediMedi, rating one's health as excellent/good, living with another person, and English as a primary language; pneumococcal-insurance through MediMedi and English as a primary language. Majority were willing to be immunized in nontraditional setting, especially those with limited English proficiency. DISCUSSION: Need exists for cultural and linguistically appropriate immunization outreach methods for older adults and practitioners.
Authors: Peng-Jun Lu; Alfonso Rodriguez-Lainz; Alissa O'Halloran; Stacie Greby; Walter W Williams Journal: Am J Prev Med Date: 2014-10-07 Impact factor: 5.043
Authors: Maria Mendoza De la Garza; Stephanie M Quigg; Silvana B De Lorenzo; Darrell R Schroeder; Paul Y Takahashi Journal: J Community Health Date: 2020-10-22