Other Titles
Translational research project: Vaccine hesitancy in people who inject drugs (PWID)
Abstract
The influenza virus requires vaccination for the world to have some control of the spread of the disease. People who inject drugs are just as likely to reject the influenza vaccine as the rest of the population but are at higher risk for complications from the virus (Lunan, 2020). The purpose of this study was to determine if an educational intervention would decrease vaccine hesitancy in PWID. The sample was from a population of people who inject drugs using a syringe exchange program located in Tennessee. The data were collected from December 2020 through February 2021 (n=310). The study method consisted of a pre- and post-intervention survey in which participants answered questions and told their personal views about the flu vaccine. Educational visual aids were made based on the participants' responses and used to help educate participants about the influenza vaccine before the post-intervention survey. The principal findings showed that individuals educated about the flu vaccine were less likely to see the influenza vaccine, as necessary. Findings showed a decrease of influenza vaccine interest after the educational intervention (52.5% to 36.6%) after the educational intervention. This research concluded that a single educational intervention is not enough to overcome participants' personal beliefs about vaccines. As vaccine hesitancy grows, providers must find and use ways to ensure individuals can overcome this hesitancy to ensure uptake of the vaccines.
Sigma Membership
Non-member
Type
DNP Capstone Project
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Other
Research Approach
Quantitative Research
Keywords:
Vaccine Hesitancy, People Who Inject Drugs, Cognitive Learning Theory, Syringe Exchange, Influenza Vaccine
Advisor
Louann O'Dell
Second Advisor
Terry Cooper
Third Advisor
Lindy Clapp
Degree
DNP
Degree Grantor
King University
Degree Year
2021
Recommended Citation
Arnopole, David Migrandasa, "Vaccine hesitancy in people who inject drugs" (2021). DNP and Student Works. 118.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/dnps/118
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Review Type
None: Degree-based Submission
Acquisition
Self-submission
Date of Issue
2021-09-17
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