Knowledge and attitudes about influenza vaccination amongst general practitioners, practice nurses, and people aged 65 and over.

Aims: To identify knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs influencing influenza-immunisation coverage in people aged 65 years and over in New Zealand

Methods: A postal survey of general practitioners (GPs) and practice nurses (PNs) was carried out during 2001-2002 in four regions of New Zealand (Northland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, and Christchurch) with low or high influenza-immunisation coverage, based on 2000 data. A telephone survey of people aged 65 and over was also carried out in each region. Both surveys assessed knowledge and attitudes about influenza and influenza vaccination, including barriers to vaccination and personal vaccination status.