N Paya1, B Pozzetto, P Berthelot, J Vallée. 1. Département de médecine générale, université de Lyon, faculté de médecine de Saint-Étienne, 42023 Saint-Étienne cedex 2, France.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: We surveyed the vaccination status of family physicians (FP) in the Loire district (France) in 2010. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: A self-administered questionnaire was proposed to a panel of 460 FP; 288 (64%) answered. RESULTS: The vaccination coverage for Diphtheria-Tetanus-Polio in the previous 10 years, BCG, pertussis, seasonal influenza, A/H1N1 2009 influenza, and hepatitis B was 81, 74, 59, 73, 65, and 87% respectively. Sixty-four percent of FP reported they were vaccinated against measles and 49% against chicken pox; 76% were aware of vaccination recommendations for healthcare professionals but 41% wanted more information on the subject. The younger physicians were better vaccinated for Diphtheria-Tetanus-Polio, measles, hepatitis B, and influenza according to a multivariate analysis. CONCLUSIONS: The vaccinations of FP (knowledge, practice) must be improved, especially by yearly updates, continuous medical education, and medical follow-up of healthcare professionals.
OBJECTIVES: We surveyed the vaccination status of family physicians (FP) in the Loire district (France) in 2010. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: A self-administered questionnaire was proposed to a panel of 460 FP; 288 (64%) answered. RESULTS: The vaccination coverage for Diphtheria-Tetanus-Polio in the previous 10 years, BCG, pertussis, seasonal influenza, A/H1N1 2009 influenza, and hepatitis B was 81, 74, 59, 73, 65, and 87% respectively. Sixty-four percent of FP reported they were vaccinated against measles and 49% against chicken pox; 76% were aware of vaccination recommendations for healthcare professionals but 41% wanted more information on the subject. The younger physicians were better vaccinated for Diphtheria-Tetanus-Polio, measles, hepatitis B, and influenza according to a multivariate analysis. CONCLUSIONS: The vaccinations of FP (knowledge, practice) must be improved, especially by yearly updates, continuous medical education, and medical follow-up of healthcare professionals.