Factors Associated with Seasonal Influenza Immunization among Church-going Older African Americans
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
11-5-2014
Publication Title
Vaccine
Volume
32
Issue
52
First page number:
7085
Last page number:
7090
Abstract
Objectives Churches and faith institutions can frequently influence health behaviors among older African Americans. The church is a centerpiece of spiritual and social life among African American congregants. We explored its influence on influenza immunization coverage during the 2012–2013 influenza season.
Keywords
Influenza; Vaccination; Disparities; Churches; African Americans
Disciplines
Health Services Research | Immunology and Infectious Disease
Language
English
Repository Citation
Boggavarapu, S.,
Sullivan, K. M.,
Schamel, J. T.,
Frew, P. M.
(2014).
Factors Associated with Seasonal Influenza Immunization among Church-going Older African Americans.
Vaccine, 32(52),
7085-7090.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.vaccine.2014.10.068