Factores asociados a desconfianza a la vacuna contra la influenza en personas mayores de 60 años del Centro de Salud Familiar Angelmó, año 2024
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Influenza vaccination is a key public health strategy, particularly among older adults due to their higher risk of severe complications. In Chile, despite free and accessible vaccines, coverage among people over 60 years old remains below the national target of 85 %. This study aimed to assess factors associated with distrust toward the influenza vaccine in older adults receiving care at the Angelmó Family Health Center between March and May 2024. An observational, analytical, and longitudinal study with a quantitative approach was conducted. A structured survey was applied to a probabilistic sample of 262 individuals aged 60 and over. Descriptive analyses, Student’s t-test for independent samples, and correlation coefficients were used. The vaccination coverage reached 53.1 %. Forty percent of participants expressed doubts about the vaccine’s efficacy, 35 % reported fear of adverse effects, and 50 % did not trust the information provided by the health center. A significant and positive correlation was found between distrust and low vaccination rates (r = 0.985; p < 0.001). Distrust in the influenza vaccine represents a critical barrier to achieving optimal coverage in this age group. It is recommended to implement targeted communication strategies to strengthen trust in healthcare professionals and the effectiveness of vaccination.
Source: Vaccimonitor/VacciMonitor
Institution: Universidad Bernardo O'Higgins
Language: Spanish
Subfield: Health
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7124128564