| Title: | Influenza vaccine uptake in juvenile idiopathic arthritis during the COVID-19 pandemic : a multi-centre cross-sectional study by PRES vaccination working party |
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| Authors: | ID Maritsi, Despoina (Author)
ID Alpert, Noa (Author)
ID Bizjak, Maša (Author)
ID Ziv, Amit (Author)
ID Balažiová, Barbora (Author)
ID Toplak, Nataša (Author), et al. |
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| Language: | English |
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| Typology: | 1.03 - Other scientific articles |
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| Organization: |  UKC LJ - Ljubljana University Medical Centre
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| Abstract: | Background: Children with rheumatic diseases are at risk for contracting severe influenza and COVID-19 and are thus targeted for these vaccination. Objectives: To assess the influenza (flu) vaccination rate in children with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), investigate families’ attitudes towards the influenza vaccine, and the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on flu vaccine uptake. Methods: This multi-centre, cross-sectional study was conducted across 9 countries. JIA caregivers completed an anonymous questionnaire about their children’s influenza vaccination, including the 2019–2020 and 2020–2021 seasons, including knowledge, and perceptions regarding influenza vaccination. Results: Based on responses from 655 JIA caregivers, 152 children (23.2%) received influenza vaccinations in the 2020–2021 season, representing a significant rise from 18.6% in the previous season (p < 0.01). The likelihood of vaccination was higher among employed/self-employed caregivers compared to unemployed (28.2% and 29.9% vs. 13.9%), and those with tertiary education versus elementary (28% vs. 9.7%), both p < 0.01. Concerns of children’s vulnerability to SARS-CoV-2 and severe COVID-19 disease due to JIA were prevalent (51.3% and 85.3% respectively), with 51.3% supporting COVID-19 vaccination. Caregivers who previously vaccinated their children for influenza showed a greater inclination towards SARS-CoV-2 vaccination (73.4% and 79.5%, p < 0.01). Conclusions: Families of children with JIA reported an increasing flu vaccine uptake and a high intention for COVID- 19 vaccine administration. Previous vaccination behavior was shown as a significant predictor of future behaviour. Strengthening health education may address fears and lead to better vaccine coverage against both influenza and SARS-CoV-2 in children with JIA and other inflammatory rheumatic diseases. |
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| Keywords: | influenza vaccine, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, JIA, COVID-19, vaccination, children |
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| Publication status: | Published |
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| Publication version: | Version of Record |
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| Year of publishing: | 2025 |
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| Number of pages: | str. 1-7 |
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| Numbering: | Vol. 23, [article no.] ǂ103 |
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| PID: | 20.500.12556/DiRROS-24637  |
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| UDC: | 616-002 |
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| ISSN on article: | 1546-0096 |
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| DOI: | 10.1186/s12969-025-01158-4 |
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| COBISS.SI-ID: | 253825027 |
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| Note: | Nasl. z nasl. zaslona;
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| Publication date in DiRROS: | 09.12.2025 |
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