Influenza vaccination competence of nurses in France: A survey in nursing schools

Since 2008, French nurses have been allowed to vaccinate against influenza without medical prescription. Our survey aimed at assessing nursing students' knowledge and perception of this prerogative. Among 213 responders, 61% were aware of this matter, and 47.5% were familiar with its requiremen...

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Veröffentlicht in:	American journal of infection control 2016-02, Vol.44 (2), p.236-238
Hauptverfasser:	Desbouys, Lucille, RN, Grison, Sabine, RN, Launay, Odile, MD, PhD, Loulergue, Pierre, MD, MSc
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Attitude of Health Personnel Competence Cross-Sectional Studies Female France Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Humans Immunization Infection Control Infectious Disease Influenza Influenza Vaccines - administration & dosage Influenza, Human - prevention & control Male Nurses Nursing schools Nursing students Prescriptions Schools, Nursing Students, Nursing - psychology Students, Nursing - statistics & numerical data Surveys and Questionnaires Vaccination Vaccination - statistics & numerical data Vaccines Young Adult
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Zusammenfassung:	Since 2008, French nurses have been allowed to vaccinate against influenza without medical prescription. Our survey aimed at assessing nursing students' knowledge and perception of this prerogative. Among 213 responders, 61% were aware of this matter, and 47.5% were familiar with its requirements. Most (75.6%) were positive about it. Influenza vaccination without medical prescription is well-known and validated by nursing students. This new competence may improve vaccination coverage.
ISSN:	0196-6553 1527-3296
DOI:	10.1016/j.ajic.2015.09.013