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Revisiting Vaccine Hesitancy, Barriers And Motivators To Obtaining A Flu Vaccine In A New Covid-19 Pandemic World, Ann M. Mayo Rn, Dnsc, Faan, Steffanie R. Cobler Np

School of Nursing and Health Science: Faculty Scholarship

Purpose

To describe and compare patient perceived barriers and motivators and decision-making conflict between two groups of hospitalized patients, those who receive flu vaccines and those who do not.

Data Sources

Data collection during 2003 included extracting data from databases and mailing two surveys to 436 discharged patients. One hundred eight (108) patients participated in the study.

Conclusions

Top barriers included fear of side effects from vaccine (35%) and fear of contracting the flu (30%). Top motivators for obtaining a flu vaccine included previous vaccination (93%) and provider recommendation (62%). Barriers, motivators and patient decisional conflict differed depending upon patient …

Framingham Score For Cardiovascular Diseases Among Civil Servantes,Sao Paulo, 1998.[Portuguese], Paulo A. Lotufo

Paulo A Lotufo

Lecture presented the first meeting for a cohort study addressing cardiovascular diseases in Brazil. Hospital Universitario/ Universidade de Sao Paulo, August, 2004.

Effects Of Diesel Exhaust Emissions And Symptoms Of Asthma, Paulo A. Lotufo

Paulo A Lotufo

No abstract provided.

Caregiving Resources: Primary Care Practice Fact Sheet #7, Eastern Agency On Aging, University Of Maine Center On Aging, Aroostook Area Agency On Aging, Senior Spectrum, Rosscare, Norumbega Medical, Horizons Health Services, Indian Township Tribal Health Center, Bucksport Regional Health Center

Maine Center on Aging Service and Consultation

It is important to remember that not all resources are dependent upon income. Health care professionals should remind patients to ask about options that they have. Local resources for caregivers include the Local Area Agency on Aging, the Maine Alzheimer’s Association Helpline, and the Bureau of Elder and Adult Services. Nationwide resources for professionals in regard to caregiving include the Family Caregiver Alliance, the US Administration on Aging, and the American Medical Association. By keeping these resources in mind and utilizing them when available, caregivers will be better prepared before a crisis occurs.

Men Provide Care To Relatives Also: Primary Care Practice Sheet #6, Eastern Agency On Aging, University Of Maine Center On Aging, Aroostook Area Agency On Aging, Senior Spectrum, Rosscare, Norumbega Medical, Horizons Health Services, Indian Township Tribal Health Center, Bucksport Regional Health Center

Maine Center on Aging Service and Consultation

Male caregivers in modern society often are overlooked or face discrimination. Due to the belief systems in our society, many men fell as though they should not seek outside help with their caregiving, and often experience health problems. Thus, it is important for healthcare professionals to ask questions to ensure that the male caregivers are maintaining their wellbeing. Encouraging discussions can assist in this as well as identifying if they need help from outside resources.

Elder Abuse, Neglect, And Exploitation: Primary Care Practice Fact Sheet #5, Eastern Agency On Aging, University Of Maine Center On Aging, Aroostook Area Agency On Aging, Senior Spectrum, Rosscare, Norumbega Medical, Horizons Health Services, Indian Township Tribal Health Center, Bucksport Regional Health Center

Maine Center on Aging Service and Consultation

Elder abuse often occurs in the home by family members, and often goes unreported due to isolation and dependency on these individuals. The term elder abuse encompasses physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse or psychological abuse, or neglect. It is important for healthcare professionals to ask older individuals questions in regard to safety and fears. By knowing the signs of abuse, physicians will be able to discuss and document potential dangers.

Stroke Mortality In Sao Paulo (1997-2003). A Description Using The Tenth Revision Of The International Classification Of Diseases, Paulo A. Lotufo

Paulo A Lotufo

Stroke mortality rates are higher in Brazil when compared to other countries. The city of Sao Paulo has a good system of mortality surveillance that allow us to describe the epidemiology of the stroke in the city. Our aim was to describe the stroke mortality pattern by gender and age characterizing the ischemic/hemorrhagic ratio. We categorized mortality data by gender and a 10-year age-strata from 30-39 years-old to 70-79 years-old. To avoid random variations, we calculated the mean of all deaths occurred during the period of 1997 to 2003. Mortality rates were calculated using the population from the Brazilian National …

A Comunicação Médica: Alguns Comentários E Observações, Paulo A. Lotufo

Paulo A Lotufo

No abstract provided.

Brazil Is Getting Older: Some Lessons From The Bambuí Health And Aging Study, Paulo A. Lotufo

Paulo A Lotufo

No abstract provided.