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Key Findings

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Link to EBP

Lu et al. (2017)

The aim of this article was to analyse the knowledge and awareness with regards to the influenza vaccination recommendation and its early uptake between 2015-2016.

Quantitative research

National Internet Flu Survey (NIFS)/3301 adults aged 18 and over

A multivariable logistic regression model

According to the Advisory Committee in immunization practices, it is recommended that all individuals over 6 months old should get influenza vaccinations annually. However, this has not been keenly followed, leaving questions on how effective the message has been, and whether there are certain contributors to the low rates of uptake.

Very few people know that influenza vaccine is recommended for individuals aged over 6 months.

A significant number of participants knew that influenza vaccines are recommended, but they had the wrong perception on the age group.

Only a few adults had received the influenza vaccination

It is recommended that awareness campaigns be developed and implemented to ensure that more individuals will better understand the vaccine and therefore increase its coverage.

This article links to evidence based practice since it promotes patient education on the flu vaccine based on research findings.

Shrikrishna et al. (2015)

The study aims to investigate the attitude of the hospital staff with regards to flu vaccination so as to determine how it influences their decisions for getting vaccinated.

Quantitative research

NHS trusts/ 3059 staff members

An online survey

All NHS hospital staff in the UK are expected to get vaccinated to prevent them from getting the flu and transmitting it to patients while offering care. However, the uptake is still very low despite various campaigns and promotion activities that have been considered to try and get all healthcare workers to get vaccinated.

Although measures are being taken to improve the vaccine uptake, there is no difference between the vaccine uptake levels of the past and that of the present.

It is recommended that more needs to be done to improve the conveyance of the flu vaccination message.

The presence of a gap in the study shows that the article promotes evidence based practice since measures that will be taken will aim to fill this actual gap.

Makarovs & Achterberg (2017)

The aim of the paper was to address the problem of public acceptance of vaccinations. It focuses on the importance of education in the uptake of vaccines.

Qualitative

Modern post-industrial nations /Overall population

Beck’s reflexive modernization and Roger’s protection motivation theories 

The environment and level of education determines whether or not an individual will engage in vaccine uptake. This relates to the sceptical attitudes related to science.

There exists educational differences in vaccination against seasonal flu which is contextual upon how reflexive the society is.

This educational difference should be addressed to ensure that both groups understand the importance and safety of the flu vaccine.

The article is important for EBP since it addresses a gap in literature that has not been highlighted by other scholars.