eprintid: 500 rev_number: 9 eprint_status: archive userid: 30 dir: disk0/00/00/05/00 datestamp: 2022-01-17 11:35:00 lastmod: 2022-01-17 11:35:00 status_changed: 2022-01-17 11:35:00 type: thesis metadata_visibility: show creators_name: George, Jeethumol corp_creators: Supervisor: Martin Murphy title: An Analysis Of Factors Contributing To Successful Implementation Of Flu Vaccine Programmes In Ireland ispublished: submitted subjects: RS divisions: MScPBT full_text_status: public abstract: Influenza is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus. Influenza epidemics result in higher hospitalization and medical costs, as well as higher labour absence and poorer productivity. Vaccination is a simple, safe, and effective way to protect people from contagious viruses when they make contact with them. This study focuses on the factors that contribute to the successful implementation of flu vaccine programmes among the Irish population. The study also focuses on to the perspective of Irish population towards flu vaccine as well as the situation in Ireland regarding the Flu. The study was conducted in Ireland’s capital, Dublin. OBJECTIVE: To outline the situation in Ireland with regard to Flu vaccinations, to identify the major determining factors for the effective implementation of flu vaccination programs among Irish citizens and to identify the perspective of Irish population towards flu vaccinations . METHODOLOGY: It is a cross-sectional quantitative study. The primary data was collected through the survey conducted with the help of a closed ended questionnaire. 185 people participated in the survey and their response to the questions were considered as the basis of this study. RESULTS: Result of the study found that the factors including Place to get vaccination, source of information, mandatory vaccination programmes, cost, time, safety issues etc plays a critical role successful implementation of flu vaccine programmes in Ireland. CONCLUSION: The vaccine coverage in the country can be improved by providing maximum education, awareness programmes and campaigns by tackling myths, hurdles, and misunderstandings of flu vaccination. date: 2021 date_type: completed institution: Innopharma department: Innopharma Education thesis_type: masters referencetext: ................................................................................................................................ 63 Dorney, J. (2013) Ireland and the Great Flu Epidemic of 1918 - The Irish Story. Available at: https://www.theirishstory.com/2013/05/16/ireland-and-the-great-flu-epidemic-of 1918/#.YGeqG-hKg2w (Accessed: 3 April 2021). WHO (2020) How Can I Avoid Getting the Flu? 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GENDER  MALE ()  FEMALE () 3. Are you aware of Flu vaccinations?  Yes  No  Don't know 4. If yes, what was the source of awareness?  Healthcare workers  Family/Friends  Social medias 5. From where did you received the latest Flu shot?  Doctorsóffice  Health department  Health centres  Hospitals  Pharmacy  Don't know  How well you agree with the statements 6. “Vaccines are expensive for me right now”  Strongly agree  Agree  Strongly disagree  Disagree 7. “I don't have time to get a flu vaccination”  Strongly agree  Agree  Strongly disagree  Disagree 8. “I don't know where to receive a flu vaccination”  Strongly agree  Agree  Strongly disagree  Disagree 9. “I believe that as a result of the flu shot, I may actually get the flu”  Strongly agree  Agree  Strongly disagree  Disagree 10. “I believe that vaccine may have dangerous side effects”  Strongly agree  Agree  Strongly disagree  Disagree 11. “I was not informed that flu vaccine might be important”  Strongly agree  Agree  Strongly disagree  Disagree 12. Do you believe vaccines are mandatory for public health?  Yes  No  Don't know 13. “Vaccines are a fraud made up in order to profit the pharmaceutical industry”. Do you agree or disagree with the statement?  Agree  Disagree  Don't know 14. Who do you think provide the most credible source of Flu vaccination?  Personal physician  Local/regional healthcare institution  Pharmacist  Friends/relatives  Media/social network 15. Why did you intend to get vaccinated against the Influenza virus?  Vaccination is free  Vaccination is safe  For personal protection  To limit the spread of disease 16. Do you intend to get Flu vaccine in the future?  Yes  No 17. Do you believe there is a need of public awareness on Flu vaccines?  Yes  No citation: George, Jeethumol (2021) An Analysis Of Factors Contributing To Successful Implementation Of Flu Vaccine Programmes In Ireland. 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