Date of Award
1-1-2011
Language
English
Document Type
Master's Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
College/School/Department
Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Program
Epidemiology
Content Description
1 online resource (vii, 33 pages)
Dissertation/Thesis Chair
Louise Anne McNutt
Committee Members
Robin Lee, Deborah Blog, Lawrence Lessner
Keywords
Influenza, Pandemic, Influenza vaccines, Vaccination
Subject Categories
Epidemiology
Abstract
BACKGROUND: In addition to conscientious hygiene and limiting exposure, vaccination is an important public health intervention to limit influenza infection among high risk groups. However, limited research has been conducted among the general population to measure vaccine acceptance against a pandemic strain of influenza, and which specific concerns might hinder acceptance. Because this study was conducted prior to the H1N1 pandemic of 2009, it serves as a baseline measure of the population's perspectives on influenza vaccination. Subsequent studies will shed light on the degree to which a pandemic heightens acceptance.
Recommended Citation
Cummings, Michelle Lynn, "Attitudes toward vaccination in the event of an influenza pandemic and the characteristics of those likely to decline vaccination" (2011). Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024). 582.
https://scholarsarchive.library.albany.edu/legacy-etd/582