Pengchao Li1,2,3,4, Khezar Hayat1,2,3,4,5, Minghuan Jiang1,2,3,4, Zhaojing Pu1,2,3,4, Xuelin Yao1,2,3,4, Yamin Zou6, Krizzia Lambojon1,2,3,4, Yifan Huang1,2,3,4, Jinghua Hua1,2,3,4, Hanri Xiao1,2,3,4, Fulei Du1,2,3,4, Li Shi1,2,3,4, Panpan Zhai1,2,3,4, Wenjing Ji1,2,3,4, Zhitong Feng1,2,3,4, Yilin Gong1,2,3,4, Yu Fang7,8,9,10. 1. Department of Pharmacy Administration and Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, China. 2. Center for Drug Safety and Policy Research, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, China. 3. Shaanxi Centre for Health Reform and Development Research, Xi'an, 710061, China. 4. Research Institute for Drug Safety and Monitoring, Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, China's Western Technological Innovation Harbor, Xi'an, 710061, China. 5. Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan. 6. Department of Pharmacy, the Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China. 7. Department of Pharmacy Administration and Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, China. yufang@mail.xjtu.edu.cn. 8. Center for Drug Safety and Policy Research, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, China. yufang@mail.xjtu.edu.cn. 9. Shaanxi Centre for Health Reform and Development Research, Xi'an, 710061, China. yufang@mail.xjtu.edu.cn. 10. Research Institute for Drug Safety and Monitoring, Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, China's Western Technological Innovation Harbor, Xi'an, 710061, China. yufang@mail.xjtu.edu.cn.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Influenza is a global health threat to older adults, and the influenza vaccine is the most effective approach to prevent influenza infection. However, influenza vaccination coverage among Chinese older adults is far less than in developed countries such as the United States (4.0% vs. 64.9%). This study aims to increase influenza vaccination coverage in Chinese adults ≥60 years using a video-led educational intervention conducted by medical students. METHODS: A cluster randomized controlled trial will be conducted in 4 districts of Xi'an city, Shaanxi Province, China, using a stratified sampling approach. Adults aged ≥60 years will be recruited from 8 community hospitals. A self-administered questionnaire of knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) will be employed to record the KAP score. During the 6-month interventional period, participants in the intervention group will receive educational videos focused on influenza and influenza vaccination, coupled with a group discussion conducted by the medical students. For those in the control group, no intervention will be provided. The outcomes measured in both groups will be the influenza vaccination coverage and the KAP scores of all participants. DISCUSSION: Medical students are more likely to educate older adults about scientific knowledge of influenza and its vaccine compared to clinical practitioners, who, most of the time, remain over-occupied due to the extensive workload. Video-led counseling and education could be a useful option to optimize older adults' understanding of influenza and influenza vaccination. This eventually could improve the uptake of influenza vaccine among Chinese older adults. TRIAL REGISTRATION: Chinese Clinical Trial Registry; ChiCTR2000034330 ; Registered 3rd July 2019.
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BACKGROUND:Influenza is a global health threat to older adults, and the influenza vaccine is the most effective approach to prevent influenzainfection. However, influenza vaccination coverage among Chinese older adults is far less than in developed countries such as the United States (4.0% vs. 64.9%). This study aims to increase influenza vaccination coverage in Chinese adults ≥60 years using a video-led educational intervention conducted by medical students. METHODS: A cluster randomized controlled trial will be conducted in 4 districts of Xi'an city, Shaanxi Province, China, using a stratified sampling approach. Adults aged ≥60 years will be recruited from 8 community hospitals. A self-administered questionnaire of knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) will be employed to record the KAP score. During the 6-month interventional period, participants in the intervention group will receive educational videos focused on influenza and influenza vaccination, coupled with a group discussion conducted by the medical students. For those in the control group, no intervention will be provided. The outcomes measured in both groups will be the influenza vaccination coverage and the KAP scores of all participants. DISCUSSION: Medical students are more likely to educate older adults about scientific knowledge of influenza and its vaccine compared to clinical practitioners, who, most of the time, remain over-occupied due to the extensive workload. Video-led counseling and education could be a useful option to optimize older adults' understanding of influenza and influenza vaccination. This eventually could improve the uptake of influenza vaccine among Chinese older adults. TRIAL REGISTRATION: Chinese Clinical Trial Registry; ChiCTR2000034330 ; Registered 3rd July 2019.
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Keywords:
Influenza vaccine; Intervention; Knowledge; Older adults; Practice
Authors: Walter E P Beyer; Janet McElhaney; Derek J Smith; Arnold S Monto; Jonathan S Nguyen-Van-Tam; Albert D M E Osterhaus Journal: Vaccine Date: 2013-10-03 Impact factor: 3.641
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