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Lookup NU author(s): Louis Goffe, Dr Fiona GrahamORCiD, Jan Lecouturier, Dr Mei Yee TangORCiD, Professor Falko Sniehotta
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© The Author(s) 2024.Understanding the behavioural factors influencing flu vaccination is crucial for mitigating seasonal infection outbreaks. This study utilised the Precaution Adoption Process Model (PAPM) to examine the public’s decision-making about seasonal flu vaccination through an online cross-sectional survey with 2004 participants in England, UK. Results showed varying stages of decision-making: 7% in Stage 2 (unengaged), 10% in Stage 3 (undecided), 7% in Stage 4 (decided not to vaccinate), 39% in Stage 5 (decided to vaccinate) and 38% in Stage 6 (vaccinated). Regression modelling revealed factors common across stages and unique to certain stages, such as flu vaccination history distinguishing those who received the vaccine. Vaccine knowledge (Stage 2), perceived benefits (Stage 4), perceived control and fear of needles (Stage 5) were uniquely associated with specific PAPM stages. The study discusses policy implications for integrating these findings to improve flu vaccination uptake, highlighting the importance of tailored strategies based on decision-making stages.
Author(s): Meyer C, Antonopoulou V, Goffe L, Grimani A, Graham F, Lecouturier J, Tang MY, Chadwick P, Sniehotta FF
Publication type: Article
Publication status: Published
Journal: Journal of Health Psychology
Year: 2024
Pages: epub ahead of print
Online publication date: 22/11/2024
Acceptance date: 02/04/2014
Date deposited: 09/12/2024
ISSN (print): 1359-1053
ISSN (electronic): 1461-7277
Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
URL: https://doi.org/10.1177/13591053241296650
DOI: 10.1177/13591053241296650
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