Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors of Low-Income Women considered High Priority for Receiving the Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Vaccine Open Access
Boyd, Catherine Allene (2011)
Abstract
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors of Low-Income Women
considered
High Priority for Receiving the Novel Influenza A (H1N1)
Vaccine
By Catherine Allene Boyd
The primary purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the
knowledge, attitudes, and
behaviors of low-income women considered high priority for
receiving the novel influenza A
(H1N1) vaccine to improve communication in preparedness and
response. It took advantage of
existing communication frameworks through the Special Supplemental
Nutrition Program for
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) to identify the factors that
affect this high priority
population's ability to successfully comply with vaccination
recommendations and to document the
systems and infrastructure needed to foster constructive responses
in a sustainable manner in the
future. Six focus groups with WIC clients (n=56) and 10 individual
interviews with staff members
were conducted at two WIC clinics in Georgia; one urban clinic in
the metro-Atlanta area and one
from a rural area within 90 miles of Atlanta. Data were col ected
after the 2009-10 influenza season
and analyzed using thematic analysis. Knowledge and attitudes
regarding H1N1 differed among
participants with regard to perceived severity and perceived risk
of influenza il ness. Participants
identified several barriers and motivators of receiving the
vaccination, as wel as information needs,
sources, and information-seeking behaviors. Differences emerged
between urban and rural women,
as wel as information between WIC clients and staff members
regarding impressions of the
vaccine's use or recommendation, suggesting that while the
information may be provided, it is not
effectively understood. The results of this study can aid in
improving risk communication messages
and identifying effective methods to disseminate trusted
information to high priority groups.
Furthermore, public health leaders can use these findings to inform
comprehensive policy and
planning development regarding pandemic influenza and vaccine
acceptance among low-income
women.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Chapter One: Introduction 1
Chapter Two: Literature Review 9
Chapter Three: Methodology 13
Chapter Four: Results 19
Chapter Five: Discussion 40
References 46
Appendices 49
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