SMJ articles in the category "influenza vaccination"

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Factors Associated with Emergency Department Visits in Asthma Exacerbation

Objectives: Despite quality improvement initiatives to prevent asthma-related emergency department (ED) visits, rates have not declined. We sought to determine factors associated with ED visits in an underserved population. Methods: We performed a case–control analysis of asthma patients at three ambulatory care centers serving low-income populations. Cases consisted of asthmatic…

Posted in: influenza vaccination 3 inhaled corticosteroids 2

Original Article

Influenza Vaccination Acceptance and Refusal Rates Among Health Care Personnel

Objectives: The primary aim of this study was to determine reasons why health care personnel (HCP) in a public health department chose or refused free influenza vaccinations offered at the worksite. Methods: In an internal review board-approved study, we offered, through a health nurse at the site, self-administered surveys designed…

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Episodic Illness, Chronic Disease, and Health Care Use Among Homeless Persons in Metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia, 2007

Background: Homeless persons are at higher risk for morbidity and mortality from both chronic and episodic illness than the general population. Few data are available on the prevalence of these conditions and uptake of vaccination for prevention. Methods: In March 2007, we administered a cross-sectional survey to a convenience sample…

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