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Racial disparities in receipt of influenza and pneumococcus vaccinations among us nursine-home residents

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  • Li, Y.
  • Mukamel, D.B.

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Objectives. We examined racial disparities in receipt and documentation of influenza and pneumococcus vaccinations among nursing-home residents. Methods. We performed secondary analyses of data from a nationally representative survey of White (n = 11448) and Black (n=1174) nursing-home residents in 2004. Bivariate and multivariate analyses determined racial disparities in receipt of influenza vaccination in 2003 and 2004, receipt of pneumococcus vaccination ever, and having a documented history for each vaccination. Results. The overall vaccination rate was 76.2% for influenza and 48.5% for pneumococcus infection. Compared with Whites, Blacks showed a 13% lower vaccination rate and a 5% higher undocumentation rate for influenza, and a 15% lower vaccination rate and a 7% higher undocumentation rate for pneumococcus. For influenza, the odds ratio (OR) for Blacks being unvaccinated was 1.84 (P≤.001), and the OR for Blacks having undocumented vaccination was 1.85 (P=.001). For pneumococcus infection, the OR for Blacks being unvaccinated was 1.70 (P≤.001), and the OR for Blacks having undocumented vaccination was 1.95 (P≤.001). Stratified analyses confirmed persistent racial disparities among subpopulations. Conclusions. Racial disparities exist in vaccination coverage among US nursing-home residents. Targeted interventions to improve vaccination coverage for minority nursing-home residents are warranted.

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  • Li, Y. & Mukamel, D.B., 2010. "Racial disparities in receipt of influenza and pneumococcus vaccinations among us nursine-home residents," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 100(S1), pages 256-262.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2009.173468_7
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2009.173468
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