Grace L Reynolds1,2, Hannah H Nguyen3, Savitri Singh-Carlson4, Dennis G Fisher5,6, Anne Odell4, Pamela Xandre4. 1. Health Care Administration, California State University, Long Beach, California. grace.reynolds@csulb.edu. 2. Center for Behavioral Research and Services, California State University, Long Beach, California. grace.reynolds@csulb.edu. 3. Shidler College of Business, University of Hawaii, Manoa, Hawaii. 4. School of Nursing, California State University, Long Beach, California. 5. Center for Behavioral Research and Services, California State University, Long Beach, California. 6. Psychology Department, California State University, Long Beach, California.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Adult vaccination compliance rates vary according to sample and type of vaccine administered (influenza, pneumococcal). This study looked at vaccination of a community sample of low-income, minority adults. METHODS: Nurses offered free vaccination for hepatitis A and B in the form of the combined Twinrix vaccine to adults on a walk-in basis. In addition to dosing information, participants completed the Risk Behavior Assessment, the Coping Strategies Indicator and the Cardiovascular Risk Assessment. Skaff's extended Health Belief Model was used as the theoretical framework. Count regression was used to model receipt of one, two, or three doses. RESULTS: The majority of participants were male with a mean age of 40 years. The distribution of doses was: 173 individuals (27.6%) received one dose only, 261 (41.7%) received two doses, and 191 (30.5%) received three doses of vaccine. The multivariate count regression model including being male, having previously been told by a health care provider that one has syphilis, having severe negative emotions, and perceived social support were associated with participants' receiving fewer doses of hepatitis vaccine. A greater problem-solving score was associated with a higher number of vaccine doses received. CONCLUSION: Despite free vaccinations offered in an easily accessible community setting, the majority of participants failed to complete the hepatitis vaccine series. More effort is needed to get adult men to participate in hepatitis vaccination clinics. Additional research is necessary to understand barriers other than cost to adults receiving vaccination.
BACKGROUND: Adult vaccination compliance rates vary according to sample and type of vaccine administered (influenza, pneumococcal). This study looked at vaccination of a community sample of low-income, minority adults. METHODS: Nurses offered free vaccination for hepatitis A and B in the form of the combined Twinrix vaccine to adults on a walk-in basis. In addition to dosing information, participants completed the Risk Behavior Assessment, the Coping Strategies Indicator and the Cardiovascular Risk Assessment. Skaff's extended Health Belief Model was used as the theoretical framework. Count regression was used to model receipt of one, two, or three doses. RESULTS: The majority of participants were male with a mean age of 40 years. The distribution of doses was: 173 individuals (27.6%) received one dose only, 261 (41.7%) received two doses, and 191 (30.5%) received three doses of vaccine. The multivariate count regression model including being male, having previously been told by a health care provider that one has syphilis, having severe negative emotions, and perceived social support were associated with participants' receiving fewer doses of hepatitis vaccine. A greater problem-solving score was associated with a higher number of vaccine doses received. CONCLUSION: Despite free vaccinations offered in an easily accessible community setting, the majority of participants failed to complete the hepatitis vaccine series. More effort is needed to get adult men to participate in hepatitis vaccination clinics. Additional research is necessary to understand barriers other than cost to adults receiving vaccination.
Authors: Anne R Wilson; Angela G Brega; Jacob F Thomas; William G Henderson; Kimberly E Lind; Patricia A Braun; Terrence S Batliner; Judith Albino Journal: J Racial Ethn Health Disparities Date: 2018-03-05