ANALYSIS OF THE VACCINATION SITUATION AGAINST THE INFLUENZA VIRUS AMONG TEACHERS: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

• Autor(a) principal: Rabelo, Susy Maria Feitosa de Melo
• Data de Publicação: 2023
• Outros Autores: Pereira , Emanuelly Vieira, ALVES, JOSÉ GERFESON, Gaspar, Vanessa Silva, Firmino, Paulo Renato Alves, Almeida, Paulo César de, Fialho, Ana Virginia de Melo, Almeida, Angélica Maria de Oliveira
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: por; eng
• Título da fonte: Revista Enfermagem Atual In Derme
• Texto Completo: https://revistaenfermagematual.com/index.php/revista/article/view/1682
• topic: Programas de Imunização; Grupos de Risco; Cobertura Vacinal; Vacinas contra Influenza; Maestros; Programas de Inmunización; Cobertura de vacunación; Vacunas contra la Influenza; School Teachers; Immunization Programs.; Vaccination Coverage; Influenza Vaccines

Objective: To analyze the vaccination situation against the influenza virus among elementary school teachers. Method: A cross-sectional study, using a self-designed questionnaire answered by 137 teachers from 11 schools in a municipality in the Metropolitan Region of Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. Collection took place in September and October 2019. Data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 20.0. Statistical analysis used the chi-square test and likelihood ratio with a confidence interval of 95%. Results: Most teachers were vaccinated (101; 73.7%), however, the vaccination target of 90% was not reached. Difficulties related to the opening hours of the health units (14; 60.8%), lack of vaccines (9; 39.1%) and the need for professional evidence (6; 26.0%) were reported. Vaccination in health facilities close to the home predominated (49; 48.5%). There was an adverse post-vaccination reaction (59; 58.4%), with local pain being more frequent (50; 84.7%). In 2018, there was greater adherence to vaccination (107; 78.1%) compared to the years 2017 (88; 64.2%) and 2019 (101; 73.7%). The following were positively associated with the decision to vaccinate: age group from 18 to 39 years (p=0.021), children (p=0.046) and type of education (p=0.016). Conclusion: Most teachers were vaccinated, however, in none of the 3 years studied was the recommended vaccination coverage achieved. Adherence fluctuated in the period, which requires managers and health professionals to plan and adapt strategies to achieve goals.