| Title |
Who uses pharmacy for flu vaccinations? Population profiling through a UK pharmacy chain
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|---|---|
| Published in |
International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy, January 2016
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| DOI | 10.1007/s11096-016-0255-z |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Claire Anderson, Tracey Thornley |
| Abstract |
Background There is a need to increase influenza vaccination rates in England particularly among those who are under 65 years of age and at-risk because of other conditions and treatments. Objective To understand the profile of people accessing flu vaccination services within a large pharmacy chain. Method Pharmacists requested people who had been vaccinated in 2014/15 to complete a questionnaire. Data was captured electronically on vaccine delivery levels across 1201 pharmacies. Deprivation profiles were calculated using the Carstairs index. Results 1741 patients from a total of 55 pharmacies completed the survey. Convenience and accessibility remain the key reasons for attending pharmacy. Pharmacy services are accessed by people from all postcode areas, including some from the most deprived localities. Conclusion Pharmacy flu vaccination services complement those provided by general practitioners to help improve overall coverage and vaccination rates for patients in at-risk groups. These services are highly accessed by patients from all socio demographic areas, and seem to be particularly attractive to carers, frontline healthcare workers, and those of working age. |
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Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 4 | 40% |
| France | 2 | 20% |
| Spain | 1 | 10% |
| Unknown | 3 | 30% |
Demographic breakdown
| Type | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Members of the public | 6 | 60% |
| Scientists | 3 | 30% |
| Practitioners (doctors, other healthcare professionals) | 1 | 10% |
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Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 83 | 100% |
Demographic breakdown
| Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Student > Master | 19 | 23% |
| Student > Bachelor | 13 | 16% |
| Student > Ph. D. Student | 12 | 14% |
| Researcher | 4 | 5% |
| Lecturer | 4 | 5% |
| Other | 14 | 17% |
| Unknown | 17 | 20% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutical Science | 17 | 20% |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 15 | 18% |
| Nursing and Health Professions | 14 | 17% |
| Social Sciences | 4 | 5% |
| Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 2 | 2% |
| Other | 11 | 13% |
| Unknown | 20 | 24% |
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