A Snapshot of Influenza Surveillance, Vaccine Recommendations, and Vaccine Access, Drivers, and Barriers in Selected Middle Eastern and North African Countries

A Snapshot of Influenza Surveillance, Vaccine Recommendations, and Vaccine Access, Drivers, and Barriers in Selected Middle Eastern and North African Countries Publisher

Al Awaidy S¹ ; Althaqafi A² ; Dbaibo G³ ; Abuglia M⁴ ; Abusrewil S⁵ ; Aksakal FNB⁶ ; Barakat A⁷ ; Dahbi Z⁸ ; Derrar MF⁹ ; Elhefnawy MH¹⁰ ; Esteghamati A¹¹ ; Ghasemi M¹² ; Hadeed I¹³ ; Hassan MB¹⁴ Show All Authors

Al Awaidy S¹
Althaqafi A²
Dbaibo G³
Abuglia M⁴
Abusrewil S⁵
Aksakal FNB⁶
Barakat A⁷
Dahbi Z⁸
Derrar MF⁹
Elhefnawy MH¹⁰
Esteghamati A¹¹
Ghasemi M¹²
Hadeed I¹³
Hassan MB¹⁴
Idris O¹⁵
Kara A¹⁶
Mardani M¹⁷
Nourlil J¹⁸
Tarraf H¹⁹
Slim A²⁰
Unal S²¹
Hasan MYA²²

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1. Office of HE Undersecretary of Health Affairs, Ministry of Health, Muscat, Oman
2. Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
3. Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
4. Department of Microbiology and Infectious Disease, National Center for Disease Control and Preventioni, Libya
5. Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Tripoli Universityi, Libya
6. Department of Public Health, Gazi University, Turkey
7. National Hygen Institute, Morocco
8. Department of Epidemic Diseases, Department of Epidemiology and Disease Control, MOH, United Arab Emirates
9. Institute Pasteur, NIC, Algeria
10. National Diabetes Institute, Egypt
11. Department of Pediartics, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
12. Department of Cardiology, Tahran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
13. Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Tripoli University, Libya
14. Central Preventive Medicine Department, Ministry of Health, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
15. Cairo University, Egypt
16. Department of Pediatric Infection, Hacettepe University, Turkey
17. Department of Infectious Diseases, Shaheed Behesti University of medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
18. Pasteur Institute, Morocco
19. Internal Medicine Department, Cairo University, Egypt
20. Faculty of Medicine, University ELManar, Tunisia
21. Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Turkey
22. Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia

Source: Oman Medical Journal Published:2018

Abstract

Objectives: Influenza is a vaccine-preventable acute respiratory viral infection that causes epidemics annually around the globe. A regional influenza stakeholder network (MENA-ISN) comprised of experts assessed the status of influenza prevention and control using a structured survey. Methods: A survey questionnaire was used to obtain information from each participating country on surveillance system, the burden of disease, influenza vaccination programs, recommendations, funding and access for vaccine and vaccination, target rate, coverage rate monitoring, and drivers and barriers to influenza vaccination. Results: Out of the 10 countries that participated, nine had an influenza surveillance system and vaccination policy, and seven had World Health Organization (WHO) accredited reference laboratory. Three countries had burden of disease data available and eight had a reimbursement vaccine policy. Influenza vaccine was available in five countries through the Ministry of Health whereas in others, pharmacies also dispensed for the private sector. In all countries, prescribers were physicians, and vaccinators, which could be physicians, nurses, and pharmacists. Eight countries had a set vaccination target rate and only three monitored the influenza coverage rates. Drivers and barriers of vaccination were similar in all countries. Conclusions: Despite existing policies, influenza vaccination coverage remains far below the WHO recommendations. Increased awareness and effective implementation of policies with collaboration of stakeholders can help increase the rates to reach WHO targets. © 2018, Oman Medical Specialty Board. All rights reserved.

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MLA	Al Awaidy S, et al.. "A Snapshot of Influenza Surveillance, Vaccine Recommendations, and Vaccine Access, Drivers, and Barriers in Selected Middle Eastern and North African Countries." Oman Medical Journal, vol. 33, no. 4, 2018, pp. 283-290.
APA	Al Awaidy S, Althaqafi A, Dbaibo G, Abuglia M, Abusrewil S, Aksakal FNB, Barakat A, Dahbi Z, Derrar MF, Elhefnawy MH, Esteghamati A, Ghasemi M, Hadeed I, Hassan MB, Idris O, Kara A, Mardani M, Nourlil J, Tarraf H, ... Hasan MYA (2018). A Snapshot of Influenza Surveillance, Vaccine Recommendations, and Vaccine Access, Drivers, and Barriers in Selected Middle Eastern and North African Countries. Oman Medical Journal, 33(4), 283-290.
Chicago	Al Awaidy S, Althaqafi A, Dbaibo G, Abuglia M, Abusrewil S, Aksakal FNB, Barakat A, et al.. "A Snapshot of Influenza Surveillance, Vaccine Recommendations, and Vaccine Access, Drivers, and Barriers in Selected Middle Eastern and North African Countries." Oman Medical Journal 33, no. 4 (2018): 283-290.
Harvard	Al Awaidy S et al. (2018) 'A Snapshot of Influenza Surveillance, Vaccine Recommendations, and Vaccine Access, Drivers, and Barriers in Selected Middle Eastern and North African Countries', Oman Medical Journal, 33(4), pp. 283-290.
Vancouver	Al Awaidy S, Althaqafi A, Dbaibo G, Abuglia M, Abusrewil S, Aksakal FNB, et al.. A Snapshot of Influenza Surveillance, Vaccine Recommendations, and Vaccine Access, Drivers, and Barriers in Selected Middle Eastern and North African Countries. Oman Medical Journal. 2018;33(4):283-290.
BibTex	@article{ author = {Al Awaidy S and Althaqafi A and Dbaibo G and Abuglia M and Abusrewil S and Aksakal FNB and Barakat A and Dahbi Z and Derrar MF and Elhefnawy MH and Esteghamati A and Ghasemi M and Hadeed I and Hassan MB and Idris O and Kara A and Mardani M and Nourlil J and Tarraf H and Slim A and Unal S and Hasan MYA}, title = {A Snapshot of Influenza Surveillance, Vaccine Recommendations, and Vaccine Access, Drivers, and Barriers in Selected Middle Eastern and North African Countries}, journal = {Oman Medical Journal}, volume = {33}, number = {4}, pages = {283-290}, year = {2018} }
RIS	TY - JOUR AU - Al Awaidy S AU - Althaqafi A AU - Dbaibo G AU - Abuglia M AU - Abusrewil S AU - Aksakal FNB AU - Barakat A AU - Dahbi Z AU - Derrar MF AU - Elhefnawy MH AU - Esteghamati A AU - Ghasemi M AU - Hadeed I AU - Hassan MB AU - Idris O AU - Kara A AU - Mardani M AU - Nourlil J AU - Tarraf H AU - Slim A AU - Unal S AU - Hasan MYA TI - A Snapshot of Influenza Surveillance, Vaccine Recommendations, and Vaccine Access, Drivers, and Barriers in Selected Middle Eastern and North African Countries JO - Oman Medical Journal VL - 33 IS - 4 SP - 283 EP - 290 PY - 2018 ER -

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