Knowledge, attitudes, practices and vaccine acceptance towards seasonal influenza vaccination among international travelers: a cross-sectional survey in Thailand
International travelers had sufficient influenza knowledge but low awareness relating to influenza prevention methods and influenza vaccinations. Low vaccine acceptance rates were observed among international travelers. Travel consultations should focus on influenza awareness while traveling and associated preventative measures.
Authors
- Viravarn Luvira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9270-3720)
- Tanaya Siripoon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0253-8034)
- Pornthep Chanthavanich
- Panita Looareesuwan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5973-328X)
- Noppadon Tangpukdee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4551-6268)
- Thundon Ngamprasertchai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1602-5435)
- Pathomthep Leowattana
- Suparat Phuanukoonnon
Institutions
- Mahidol University (TH)
- Mahidol Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit (TH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease
- Published
- 2025-05-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tmaid.2025.102863
- Primary Topic
- Travel-related health issues
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University