Acceptance or rejection of vaccination against influenza and SARS-CoV2 viruses among primary care professionals in Central Catalonia. A cross-sectional study.

Background: With the outbreak of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, the uncertainty about the real impact of coinfection with other viruses, and the increased risk of mortality in the case of coinfection with the influenza virus, health authorities recommended an increase in influenza vaccination coverage among at-risk groups to minimize the possible impact on individuals and the healthcare system. Recommendations for influenza vaccination during the 2020-2021 campaign in Catalonia were focused on increasing vaccination coverage, especially for social and healthcare workers, elderly people and at-risk individuals of any age. The objectives for the 2020-2021 season in Catalonia were to reach 75 % for the elderly and for social and healthcare workers, and 60 % for pregnant women and at-risk groups.

Influenza vaccination in coronavirus times: Primary Care professionals' intention to get vaccinated in Central Catalonia (VAGCOVID). A cross sectional study.

Influenza vaccination is the main measure of prevention against epidemic flu. Although recommended, vaccination coverage remains low. The lack of knowledge about the evolution of influenza in the context of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus pandemic led to the recommendation of influenza vaccination to people at risk and professionals to avoid a greater burden than the one already posed by SARS-CoV-2.

[Introduction of rapid streptococcal antigen test: can its use improve adherence to antibiotic therapy?].

Objective: To evaluate the influence of the result of a rapid streptococcal antigen test in paediatric pharyngotonsillitis infections, in terms of improvement of antibiotic therapy adherence.

Design: Randomized community clinical trial with two study groups.

Location: Primary Care Centers in Central Catalonia.

Influenza vaccination during the coronavirus pandemic: intention to vaccinate among the at-risk population in the Central Catalonia Health Region (VAGCOVID).

Background: Influenza is a major public health issue, with the primary preventive measure being an annual influenza vaccination. Nevertheless, vaccination coverage among the at-risk population is low. Our understanding of the behaviour of the influenza virus during the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus pandemic is limited, meaning influenza vaccination is still recommended for individuals at risk for severe complications due to influenza infection.

Effectiveness of a brief intervention for acceptance of influenza vaccine in reluctant primary care patients.

Objective: To determine the effectiveness of a brief intervention in increasing influenza vaccination coverage compared with the usual advice in people who refuse it, and to record the main reasons for refusing to be vaccinated.

Method: A cluster randomized clinical trial was conducted in which the study population was individuals with high risk factors who initially had refused to be vaccinated against influenza. Professionals (doctors and nurses) who voluntarily accepted to participate were assigned randomly to the intervention group (brief intervention) and the control group (usual advice).

[State of internal communication in primary care].

Objectives: To study internal communication between primary care health professionals

Design: Cross-sectional, descriptive.

Setting: Catalan Health Institute Costa de Ponent Primary Care Area, Spain.

Participants: All workers in the area (n=3565).