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KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDES REGARDING INFLUENZA VACCINATION AMONG GENERAL POPULATION

Abdulaziz Ayed Abed Alrashidi , Thamer Z. Aldugieman, Mohammad Abdullah Tarish Alharbi , Mishaal Mohammad Alqahtani , Fayes Saud Alreshidi

Background: Influenza is a pervasive infectious disease that remains a leading public health challenge worldwide. It is a mild to severe respiratory infection, is one of the most common vaccine-preventable diseases affecting people of all age groups. Annual influenza vaccination is the most effective method for preventing influenza virus infection and its complications. Method: This is a cross section study was conducted among 270 of studied populations aiming to determine knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Influenza Vaccination among General. Results: the study included 270 participants, the majority 59.6% were males, majority of cases 73.7% agreed that the cause of flu id virus. There were 84.8% of cases heard about influenza vaccine, from them 86.9% think it is safe. 43 % of cases had been vaccinated against influenza virus. Conclusion: Our study concluded that there was a good knowledge about influenza and its vaccination among the population of Hail, Saudi Arabia. However, further educational campaigns are recommended to increase their awareness.

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