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ABSTRACT
Healthcare providers (HCPs) are recommended for priority influenza vaccination due to their high risk of contracting influenza. HCPs greatly aid in targeted population immunization campaigns. Therefore, understanding the factors that influence HCPs’ decisions to get vaccinated and to recommend influenza vaccination is essential. However, there currently needs to be more evidence on this topic in China. Qualitative interviews using a semi-structured interview method were conducted with 180 HCPs from urban community hospitals and town hospitals in four cities in Shandong Province during August 2023. The interview content was analyzed using thematic analysis to identify the variables impacting the vaccination and recommendation practices of HCPs, as well as their suggestions for improving vaccination services. The results will help support the future development of precise intervention measures as well as focused education and training.
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Author contributions
Yuwei Liu were responsible for analysis and interpretation of data, statistical analysis and writing the article. Ti Liu and Mingxiao Yao were responsible for analysis and collection of data. Zengqiang Kou and Renpeng Li were responsible for providing concept and design, study supervision and obtaining funding.
Informed consent statement
Informed consent was obtained from all subjects involved in the study.
Correction Statement
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