Nurses as Advocates: Promoting Vaccination Compliance Among High-Risk Populations in Tertiary Healthcare Settings

Authors: Thikrayat H. Al-Sayhati, Saja M. Althobaiti

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14576969

Short DOI: https://doi.org/g8xct4

Country: Saudi Arabia

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Abstract: Background: Vaccination compliance among high-risk populations remains a critical public health challenge. Nurses play a pivotal role in improving vaccination rates through education, advocacy, and tailored interventions.
Objective: This study evaluated the impact of nurse-led interventions on vaccination compliance in a tertiary hospital setting.
Methods: A mixed-methods approach was employed, incorporating retrospective analysis of vaccination records and qualitative interviews. The study assessed compliance rates for influenza, hepatitis B, and pneumococcal vaccines before and after implementing nurse-led interventions, including education sessions and reminder systems.
Results: Post-intervention compliance rates increased significantly for influenza (55% to 78%), hepatitis B (42% to 68%), and pneumococcal (47% to 73%) vaccines. Logistic regression analysis identified nurse-led education and reminder systems as key factors influencing compliance (p < 0.001). Qualitative data revealed themes such as vaccine hesitancy, trust in nurses, and accessibility challenges.
Conclusion: Nurse-led interventions effectively improve vaccination compliance among high-risk populations. These findings highlight the need for institutional support to sustain such initiatives and address systemic barriers.

Keywords: Vaccination compliance, nurse-led interventions, high-risk populations, vaccine hesitancy, tertiary hospital, public health.

Paper Id: 231939

Published On: 2021-03-02

Published In: Volume 9, Issue 2, March-April 2021

Cite This: Nurses as Advocates: Promoting Vaccination Compliance Among High-Risk Populations in Tertiary Healthcare Settings - Thikrayat H. Al-Sayhati, Saja M. Althobaiti - IJIRMPS Volume 9, Issue 2, March-April 2021. DOI 10.5281/zenodo.14576969

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