Factors influencing the participation of patients in optiononal vaccinations in primary health care
Factors influencing the participation of patients in optiononal vaccinations in primary health care

Summary/Abstract: Background: Many factors determine the reasons for vaccination and nonvaccination among the public. Aim of the study: The purpose of the study was to identify the factors that influence the decision to receive additional vaccination. Material and methods: The study involved 135 people, the research tool being an original survey questionnaire consisting of 28 questions. Results: An overwhelming number of respondents (80.7%; 109) indicated that they accepted vaccinations for their health benefits. The results show that both mothers and fathers with a university degree accept optional vaccinations more frequently. People with higher education more often perceive the health benefits associated with extra vaccinations. The results show that there is no statistically significant relation between maternal age and acceptance of the recommended vaccinations. The cost was the main reason given by all respondents for not receiving vaccinations. Significant differences were observed depending on respondents’ financial situation: The worse the financial situation, the less frequently additional vaccinations were received. Those assessing their financial situation as good or average were more likely receive vaccinations. Conclusions: Family physicians and nurses Educational should seek to educate about and promote immunization. For many patients, the cost of vaccination is a major barrier. The knowledge of immunization possessed by people with lower education needs to be broadened, as should be their awareness of the dangers of not using recommended vaccinations—including of the risks of traveling abroad without the appropriate inoculations.

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