Determinants of Receiving the Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Vaccine and Intention to Receive the Seasonal Influenza Vaccine in Taiwan

摘要: Objectives The paper examines the factors associated with both receiving pandemic (H1N1) 2009 vaccines and individuals’ intentions to get next seasonal influenza vaccine in Taiwan. Methods We conducted a representative nationwide survey in-person household interviews during April–July 2010. Multivariate logistic regression incorporated socio-demographic background, characteristics, health status, behaviors, perceptions of vaccination. Results completed 1,954 respondents. Among those, 548 (28.0%) received vaccination, 469 (24.0%) intended vaccine. Receipt H1N1 was more prevalent among schoolchildren, elderly, those who had contact people their daily lives, vaccinations previous years. In comparison, intention receive tended be stronger children, reported less healthy status or lived vaccination before, worried about possible new pandemic. Conclusions Children, gotten flu shots before Taiwan were likely intend