Resources and Interest Among Faith Based Organizations for Influenza Vaccination Programs
Resources and Interest Among Faith Based Organizations for Influenza Vaccination Programs
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DOI：
10.1007/s10903-012-9645-z
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发表时间：
2013-08-01
影响因子：
1.9
通讯作者：
Vlahov, D.
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作者：
Bond, K. T.;Jones, K.;Vlahov, D.
在美国，每年的流感疫苗接种率不是最理想的，远远低于国家健康目标。Viva项目动员社区成员和组织在哈莱姆区实施流感疫苗接种计划，方法是在社区组织、药店和信仰组织(FBO)等“非传统”场所接种疫苗。在医疗服务不足的社区中，非正规医疗机构被认为是促进健康倡议的重要场所。然而，关于非营利组织对健康促进计划的资源和兴趣程度的数据很少。我们对纽约市三个流感疫苗接种率较低的社区的115名FBO进行了电话调查，以确定会众的健康担忧、是否有兴趣作为以社区为基础的流感疫苗接种场所，以及现有的卫生规划资源。26%的FBO已经建立了卫生部，而45%的人表示有兴趣发展一个。7%的人在他们的健康活动中包括护士，16.5%的人与当地卫生部门有联系。大多数FBO表示对共同的健康促进计划感兴趣；60%的人表示有兴趣在其组织内提供现场流感疫苗接种计划。FBO内的健康计划可以成为一个切入点，可能会改善其会众和更大社区的健康。
In the United States, annual influenza vaccination rates are suboptimal and are well below the national health objectives. Project VIVA mobilized community members and organizations to implement an influenza vaccination program in Harlem by administering vaccines in "non-traditional" venues, such as community-based organizations, pharmacies, and faith-based organizations (FBOs). FBOs have been recognized as important venues for health promotion initiatives within medically underserved communities. However, data regarding the extent of resources and interest in health promotion programs among FBOs are sparse. We conducted a telephone survey among 115 FBOs in three New York City neighborhoods with histories of low influenza immunization rates to identify the congregation's health concerns, interest in serving as a community-based venue for influenza vaccinations, and existing resources for health programming. Twenty-six percent of the FBOs had an established health ministry, while 45 % expressed interest in developing one. Seven percent included nurses among their health activities and 16.5 % had contact with the local health department. Most FBOs expressed interest in common health promotions programs; 60 % expressed interest in providing on-site influenza vaccination programs within their organization. Health programs within FBOs can be a point of access that may improve the health of their congregants as well as the larger community.