Impact of Health Insurance Status on Vaccination Coverage Among Adult Populations
Impact of Health Insurance Status on Vaccination Coverage Among Adult Populations
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DOI:
10.1016/j.amepre.2014.12.008
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发表时间:
2015-06-01
影响因子:
5.5
通讯作者:
Williams, Walter W.
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作者:
Lu, Peng-jun;O'Halloran, Alissa;Williams, Walter W.
Introduction: Underinsurance is a barrier to vaccination among children. Information on vaccination among adults aged >= 18 years by insurance status is limited. This study assesses vaccination coverage among adults aged >= 18 years in the U.S. in 2012 by health insurance status and access to care characteristics.Methods: The 2012 National Health Interview Survey data were analyzed in 2014 to estimate vaccination coverage among adults aged >= 18 years by health insurance status for seven routinely recommended vaccines.Results: Influenza vaccination coverage among adults aged >= 18 years without or with health insurance was 14.4% versus 44.3%, respectively; pneumococcal vaccination coverage among adults aged 18-64 years with high-risk conditions was 9.8% versus 23.0%; tetanus and diphtheria toxoid (Td) coverage (age >= 18 years) was 53.2% versus 64.5%; tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) coverage (age >= 18 years) was 8.4% versus 15.7%; hepatitis A (HepA) coverage (age 18-49 years) was 16.6% versus 19.8%; hepatitis B (HepB) coverage (age 18-49 years) was 27.5% versus 38.0%; shingles coverage (age >= 60 years) was 6.1% versus 20.8%; and human papillomavirus (HPV) coverage (women aged 18-26 years) was 20.9% versus 39.8%. In addition, vaccination coverage differed by insurance type, whether respondents had a regular physician, and number of physician contacts.Conclusions: Overall, vaccination coverage among adults aged >= 18 years is lower among uninsured populations. Implementation of effective strategies is needed to help improve vaccination coverage among adults aged >= 18 years, especially those without health insurance. Published by Elsevier Inc. on behalf of American Journal of Preventive Medicine