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- Knowledge, Attitudes, Barriers and Uptake Rate of Influenza Virus Vaccine Among Physicians in Jordan: A Multicentric Cross-sectional Study
- Munir Abu-Helalah, Tarek Rashad Gharibeh, Mohammad Al-Hanaktah, Hussam Alshraideh, Raghad Mahmoud Darweesh, Maria Alshurman, Lekaa Ja’far Al Mughrabi F, Yaqeen Ja’far Al Mughrabi F, Neveen Ghanem
- J Prev Med Public Health. 2025;58(5):484-495. Published online June 3, 2025
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.3961/jpmph.24.776
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Supplementary Material - Objectives
Seasonal influenza poses significant global health challenges, with healthcare professionals (HCPs) particularly vulnerable due to frequent exposure to infected patients. Influenza vaccination is a proven method to reduce morbidity and mortality. Despite recommendations by health authorities, vaccination uptake among HCPs remains suboptimal globally and within Jordan. This study aimed to assess knowledge, attitudes, barriers, and influenza vaccine uptake among physicians in Jordan.
Methods
A cross-sectional study was conducted from March 2023 to June 2023 involving 389 physicians from Ministry of Health facilities across Jordan. A structured and validated questionnaire was used to collect demographic data, vaccination history, and insights guided by the health belief model. Multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to identify predictors of vaccine uptake and patient vaccination practices.
Results
The influenza vaccination rate during the 2022-2023 season was 47%. Vaccination uptake was associated with factors such as age, geographic location, professional designation, and training. Vaccinated physicians demonstrated better knowledge and more favorable attitudes toward vaccination. Common barriers included misconceptions about personal risk, concerns over vaccine efficacy, and forgetting to vaccinate. Physicians who received training were more likely to recommend vaccination to patients.
Conclusions
The low vaccination rate among Jordanian physicians highlights the need for targeted educational interventions and policies to address misconceptions and barriers. Improving influenza vaccination uptake among HCPs is critical to enhancing patient confidence, reducing transmission, and improving public health outcomes. -
SummaryKey Message
"Despite recommendations by health authorities, vaccination uptake among HCPs remains suboptimal in Jordan and globally. This study aimed to assess knowledge, attitudes, barriers, and influenza vaccine uptake among physicians in Jordan. A cross-sectional study was conducted from March 2023 to June 2023 involving 389 physicians from the Ministry of Health, Jordan. The influenza vaccination rate during the 2022-2023 season was 47%. Common barriers included misconceptions about personal risk, concerns over vaccine efficacy, limited training, and forgetting to vaccinate. The low vaccination rate among Jordanian physicians highlights the need for targeted educational interventions and policies to address misconceptions and barriers."
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