Table 5 Logistic regression analysis identifying predictors for receiving the influenza vaccine among the participating healthcare professionals
Odds Ratio (OR) | 95% confidence interval (CI) | |
|---|---|---|
Gender | ||
Female (reference) | - | - |
Male | 1.404 | 0.784–2.514 |
Profession | ||
(Physician, reference) | - | - |
Pharmacist | 1.075 | 0.414–2.790 |
Nurse | 1.461 | 0.659–3.241 |
Practice site | ||
(Private hospital, reference) | - | - |
Governmental hospital | 1.170 | 0.677–2.023 |
Vaccine is effective in preventing influenza | ||
No (reference) | - | - |
Yes | 3.934 | 1.979–7.820 |
Influenza vaccine should be part of your medical practice | ||
No (reference) | - | - |
Yes | 1.326 | 0.684–2.574 |
Have standing orders regarding the influenza vaccine | ||
No (reference) | ||
Yes | 1.570 | 1.017–3.214 |
I don’t know | 0.927 | 0.455–1.886 |
Aware of ACIP, SCIPV or CDC recommendations | ||
No (reference) | - | - |
Yes | 2.131 | 1.163–3.907 |