Evaluation of Attitudes and Knowledge of Influenza Diagnosis, Treatment and Vaccination Among Pediatric Residents

Garipcin P., Keles Y. E., Oncel E., Kiymet E., Boncuoglu E., Ozlu C. O., ...More

JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC INFECTION, vol.15, no.3, pp.161-166, 2021 (ESCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 15 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.5578/ced.20219704
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC INFECTION
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, CINAHL, EMBASE, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.161-166
  • Keywords: Pediatric residents, influenza, attitudes, knowledge, vaccination
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: Influenza virus is common in children, especially in winter, causing hospitalization, admission to the intensive care unit, or even death. There are few studies on the attitudes or knowledge of influenza diagnosis, treatment, and vaccination among pediatricians. This study was planned to determine pediatric residents' attitudes and behaviors about recognizing the influenza virus, making treatment decisions, prophylaxis, and immunization.