Publications (3)3.77 Total impact
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Article: Influenzavaccinatiegraad onder huisartsen bijna verdubbeld
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ABSTRACT: Opstelten W, Van Essen GA, Heijnen ML, Ballieux MJP, Goudswaard AN. Influenzavaccinatiegraad onder huisartsen bijna verdubbeld. Huisarts Wet 2010;53(10):533-6. Inleiding In 2007/2008 was de influenzavaccinatiegraad onder huisartsen laag (36%). Sinds 2008 adviseert het NHG influenzavaccinatie aan huisartsen en hun personeel. En in 2009 riep de overheid alle gezondheidszorgwerkers op zich te laten inenten tegen de Mexicaanse griep. Wij onderzochten of deze aanbevelingen effect hadden. Methoden In een vragenlijst aan een aselecte steekproef van 810 praktiserende NHG-leden en 300 huisartsen-in-opleiding vroegen wij of de respondent zich in het seizoen 2009/2010 al dan niet had laten vaccineren tegen de seizoensgriep en de Mexicaanse griep, en wat daarvoor de redenen waren. Resultaten De respons onder huisartsen en huisartsen-in-opleiding was respectievelijk 83% en 90%. Van de huisartsen had 63% zich laten vaccineren tegen de seizoensgriep en 85% tegen de Mexicaanse griep, van de huisartsen-in-opleiding was dit respectievelijk 47% en 77%. Zowel huisartsen als huisartsen-in-opleiding noemden het ontbreken van een medische indicatie en de overtuiging door contacten met patiënten voldoende beschermd te zijn het vaakst als reden om zich niet te laten vaccineren. De meest genoemde redenen om zich wél te laten vaccineren waren dat vaccinatie het risico op besmetting van patiënten verkleint en dat vaccinatie de arts zelf tegen griep beschermt. Conclusie Het percentage huisartsen dat is gevaccineerd tegen de seizoensgriep is sinds 2007 sterk gestegen, en een nog groter percentage heeft zich laten vaccineren tegen de Mexicaanse griep. De meeste huisartsen zijn ervan overtuigd dat vaccinatie het risico op besmetting van patiënten verkleint. onderzoek-influenza-griepHuisarts en wetenschap 04/2012; 53(10):533-536. -
Article: High vaccination rates for seasonal and pandemic (A/H1N1) influenza among healthcare workers in Dutch general practice.
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ABSTRACT: In previous years, the influenza vaccination rate among Dutch general practitioners (GPs) was low (36% during the 2007/2008 season). Since 2008, yearly influenza vaccination has been actively recommended for GPs in The Netherlands. Moreover, in 2009 the Dutch government urged healthcare workers to receive additional vaccination against the pandemic influenza (A/H1N1). The effects of these recommendations are unknown. In February 2010, a questionnaire was mailed to random samples of GPs (n=810) and GP-trainees (n=300). Vaccination rates were determined and motives and barriers for vaccination were assessed. The response rates for GPs and GP-trainees were 83% and 90%, respectively. In total, 63% of the GPs were vaccinated against seasonal influenza and 85% against pandemic (A/H1N1) influenza. For GP-trainees, these percentages were 47% and 77%, respectively. With regard to the medical staff working in the respondents' practices, 60% received the seasonal and 76% the pandemic (A/H1N1) influenza vaccine. Reducing the risk of transmitting the virus to vulnerable patients and the individual's personal protection were the most frequently reported motives for vaccination. Having no medical indication for influenza vaccination and the conviction of being protected against influenza because of frequent professional exposure to the virus were the most frequently mentioned reasons for not being vaccinated. In conclusion, the seasonal influenza vaccination rate among Dutch GPs has risen considerably since the previous survey and the vaccination rate against pandemic (A/H1N1) influenza was very high. Moreover, Dutch GPs were convinced that influenza vaccination will reduce the risk of transmitting the virus to their patients.Vaccine 08/2010; 28(38):6164-8. · 3.77 Impact Factor -
Article: High vaccination rates for seasonal and pandemic (A/H1N1) influenza among healthcare workers in Dutch general practice
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ABSTRACT: In previous years, the influenza vaccination rate among Dutch general practitioners (GPs) was low (36% during the 2007/2008 season). Since 2008, yearly influenza vaccination has been actively recommended for GPs in The Netherlands. Moreover, in 2009 the Dutch government urged healthcare workers to receive additional vaccination against the pandemic influenza (A/H1N1). The effects of these recommendations are unknown. In February 2010, a questionnaire was mailed to random samples of GPs (n = 810) and GP-trainees (n = 300). Vaccination rates were determined and motives and barriers for vaccination were assessed. The response rates for GPs and GP-trainees were 83% and 90%, respectively. In total, 63% of the GPs were vaccinated against seasonal influenza and 85% against pandemic (A/H1N1) influenza. For GP-trainees, these percentages were 47% and 77%, respectively. With regard to the medical staff working in the respondents’ practices, 60% received the seasonal and 76% the pandemic (A/H1N1) influenza vaccine. Reducing the risk of transmitting the virus to vulnerable patients and the individual's personal protection were the most frequently reported motives for vaccination. Having no medical indication for influenza vaccination and the conviction of being protected against influenza because of frequent professional exposure to the virus were the most frequently mentioned reasons for not being vaccinated. In conclusion, the seasonal influenza vaccination rate among Dutch GPs has risen considerably since the previous survey and the vaccination rate against pandemic (A/H1N1) influenza was very high. Moreover, Dutch GPs were convinced that influenza vaccination will reduce the risk of transmitting the virus to their patients.Vaccine.
