Factors Associated with Seasonal Influenza Immunization among Church-going Older African Americans

Authors

Sahithi Boggavarapu, Emory University
Kevin M. Sullivan, Emory University
Jay T. Schamel, Emory University
Paula M. Frew, University of Nevada, Las VegasFollow

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