Factors strengthening and weakening vaccination competence

The purpose of this study was to describe factors strengthening and weakening vaccination competence. The data were collected by focus group and individual interviews with 40 participants, consisting of health‐care professionals, students and clients, and were then analysed by content analysis. The...

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Published in:International journal of nursing practice 2009-10, Vol.15 (5), p.444-454
Main Authors: Nikula, Anne E, Rapola, Satu PT, Hupli, Maija I, Leino-Kilpi, Helena T
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Centralization
Clinical medicine
Clinical practice
Competence
Content analysis
Immunization
Medical personnel
Nursing
Positive thought
Professional conduct
strengthening factors
Studies
vaccinating
vaccination competence
weakening factors
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Summary:The purpose of this study was to describe factors strengthening and weakening vaccination competence. The data were collected by focus group and individual interviews with 40 participants, consisting of health‐care professionals, students and clients, and were then analysed by content analysis. The results could be classified into four categories: vaccinator professional conduct, education, client conduct and the vaccination environment. Successful client encounters, comprehensive knowledge of vaccinating, adequate education, clients' positive attitude, suitable physical environment and centralization of vaccinations were considered strengthening factors, whereas their opposites weakened vaccination competence. The two most important factors were vaccinator professional conduct and education, and therefore these factors should be considered the most in education, clinical practice and administration. Further research is necessary to determine how well current education, clinical practice and administration support factors strengthening, and help alleviate factors weakening vaccination competence.
ISSN:1322-7114
1440-172X
DOI:10.1111/j.1440-172X.2009.01781.x