Factors associated with the transformation of intention into action in influenza vaccination among healthcare professionals: a cross-sectional study

Motivators and barriers to influenza vaccination among healthcare workers

Belief in vaccine benefits, effectiveness, and safety, along with previous vaccination experience, social influences, and vaccine accessibility, were key determinants of uptake and motivation.

Factors associated with influenza vaccine uptake and intention among public transportation drivers: A cross-sectional study from Lebanon

ABSTRACT Public transportation drivers (PTDs) are vulnerable to influenza and could potentially act as super-spreaders. Therefore, understanding the factors associated with influenza vaccine uptake is crucial for public health. This cross-sectional study evaluated the prevalence of and factors associated with influenza vaccination uptake and intention among PTDs in Lebanon. A face-to-face questionnaire was administered to 509 PTDs in 2023. Socio-demographics, health-related variables, environmental factors, social norms, and knowledge were collected. Vaccine Hesitancy and Vaccination Attitudes Examination scales were used. Chi-square test and hierarchical logistic regression analyses were performed. Influenza vaccine uptake rate was 28.9%, with 56.2% expressing an intention to receive the vaccine if it was affordable or available through a mobile clinic. Factors that were positively associated with vaccine uptake included: knowing someone who took the vaccine aOR = 3.6[2.2–6.1]; being advised to take the vaccine aOR = 2.1[1.2–3.8]; and previous influenza infection aOR = 1.9[1.4–2.7]. Factors negatively associated with vaccine uptake included: lack of confidence in vaccines aOR = 0.7[0.6–0.9] and risk calculation aOR = 0.8[0.6–0.9]. Factors positively associated with influenza vaccine intention were knowing someone who took the vaccine aOR = 2.2[1.4–3.4] and previously taking the influenza vaccine aOR = 1.8[1.1–3.0]. Factors negatively associated with vaccine intention were having an average socioeconomic status aOR = 0.6[0.4–0.9], lack of confidence aOR = 0.7[0.6–0.8], concerns about commercial profiteering aOR = 0.7[0.6–0.9], and a preference for natural immunity 0.8[0.6–0.9]. Enhancing vaccine accessibility and affordability along with targeted educational campaigns that address specific concerns and misinformation, could increase uptake rates among PTDs.

Factors affecting parental practices and attitudes toward influenza vaccination for children in China.

Investigation of parents' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding childhood influenza vaccination in Jiangsu showed moderate knowledge and positive attitudes but low actual vaccination rates, suggesting targeted interventions are needed to reduce the cognition-practice gap and improve childhood influenza vaccination coverage.

Factors influencing HPV vaccination intention and uptake behaviors among medical students based on the health belief model and vaccine hesitancy theory: a cross-sectional study

Background HPV infection is the leading cause of cervical cancer. HPV vaccination coverage among young people in China remains low. Medical students, as a high-risk group and future health educators, are critical for cervical cancer control. Methods A questionnaire survey was conducted among 1,244 medical students from April to May 2026. Data were analyzed using SPSS 26.0, including t-test, correlation, regression, and serial mediation analysis (PROCESS Model 6). Results Among 1,203 valid participants (51.0% male, 49.0% female, 71.8% having received HPV vaccines), HPV knowledge was positively correlated with both vaccination intention and actual vaccination behavior. The serial chain mediation analysis specifically focused on vaccination intention: HPV knowledge showed a significant direct associational link with vaccination intention (β = 0.1238, p < 0.001). Perceived susceptibility and perceived severity served as significant serial mediators for intention. Conclusion HPV knowledge is correlated with vaccination intention via direct associations and serial mediating associations of perceived susceptibility and perceived severity. Based on these cross-sectional correlational findings, interventions targeting HPV knowledge improvement may correlate with elevated risk perception and stronger vaccination intention.

Survey of mpox knowledge, attitudes, and practices among men who have sex with men and their vaccination intention based on Protection Motivation Theory

Willingness to accept the HBV vaccine and related factors: Administering the vaccination attitudes examination scale to Urban Vietnamese adults

Vietnam has low hepatitis B vaccination coverage among adults, posing a threat to the healthcare system, and the VAX scale serves as a reliable instrument for assessing vaccine attitudes among urban Vietnamese adults, which helps identify key vaccine-related concerns and supports continuous monitoring of public attitudes.