BACKGROUND: Multiple studies have demonstrated a reduction of cardiovascular events in @entity1 who receive the annual @entity683 vaccine. Despite recommendations from cardiovascular societies, @entity683 vaccination remains suboptimal in the @entity737 ( @entity737 ) population. Barriers to receiving the @entity683 vaccination have not been explored. PURPOSE: To evaluate the barriers to receiving the @entity683 vaccine in @entity1 with ICDs. DESIGN: Exploratory descriptive design using a survey developed by the staff of the @entity737 clinic. PROCEDURE: A pilot study was conducted as part of a quality initiative of @entity737 @entity1 at a regional cardiac centre. These @entity1 were approached to participate in a one-page survey assessing barriers to receipt of the @entity683 vaccination. Predictors of vaccination were determined using multivariate logistic regression. FINDINGS: Of the 229 @entity1 who completed the survey between September 1 and November 31, 2011, 78% of the @entity1 received the @entity683 vaccine. The only factor independently associated with @entity683 vaccination was a positive @entity1 attitude toward the safety of @entity683 vaccination. Easier access to the @entity683 vaccination was not associated with its receipt. CONCLUSION: A positive @entity1 attitude toward the @entity683 vaccine is associated with its use. @entity737 clinic practitioners may have an opportunity to explore any misconceptions toward the @entity683 vaccine at each clinic visit in hope of increasing its receipt. Given the importance of this vaccination, future studies are recommended.

Barriers to Influenza Vaccination in XXXX with Implantable Cardiac Defibrillators.

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['patients', 'patient'] @entity683 :: ('MESH:D007251', 'Disease') :: ['influenza'] @entity737 :: ('MESH:D057873', 'Disease') :: ['ICD', 'implantable cardioverter defibrillator']
@entity1 :: (9606,Species) :: ['Patients']
