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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
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1 to 5 of 5 Research Studies DisplayedKhorasani S, Zubiago J, Carreiro J
Influenza vaccination in Massachusetts jails: a mixed-methods analysis.
The objectives of this study were to survey health administrators in Massachusetts county jails about institutional influenza vaccine policies and practices and estimate influenza vaccination rates in Massachusetts jails from 2013 to 2020. Findings showed that influenza vaccination rates in Massachusetts jails were low, and delivery practices in jails varied. The authors noted that lack of influenza vaccinations in jails is a gap in health care that needs to be prioritized, especially considering the current COVID-19 pandemic. They suggested that further investigations for effective and equitable vaccination in this population should involve people who are incarcerated and people who make influenza vaccine policies in jails.
AHRQ-funded; HS026008.
Citation: Khorasani S, Zubiago J, Carreiro J .
Influenza vaccination in Massachusetts jails: a mixed-methods analysis.
Public Health Rep 2022 Sep-Oct;137(5):936-43. doi: 10.1177/00333549211041659..
Keywords: Influenza, Vaccination, Respiratory Conditions
Bartsch SM, Mitgang EA, Geller G
What if the influenza vaccine did not offer such variable protection?
This study looked at the impact of reducing the variability in responses to the influenza vaccine across the population. Protection from the vaccine can vary significantly from person to person due to differences in immune systems, body types, and other factors. The authors compared the projected cases, direct medical costs, and productivity losses at the 30%, 50%, and 70% efficacy rates.
AHRQ-funded; HS023317.
Citation: Bartsch SM, Mitgang EA, Geller G .
What if the influenza vaccine did not offer such variable protection?
J Infect Dis 2020 Sep 1;222(7):1138-44. doi: 10.1093/infdis/jiaa240..
Keywords: Influenza, Vaccination, Respiratory Conditions, Public Health
Wiese AD, Griffin MR, Grijalva CG
Impact of pneumococcal conjugate vaccines on hospitalizations for pneumonia in the United States.
In this study, the investigators described the existing evidence for both the direct and indirect impact of Pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCVs) on pneumonia among children and adults in the US since PCV introduction. The introduction of PCVs into the US routine infant vaccination schedule led to important reductions in the burden of invasive pneumococcal diseases and non-invasive pneumonia among vaccinated and unvaccinated populations. The impact of direct vaccination of older adults in the US since 2014, though difficult to quantify, is currently being evaluated.
AHRQ-funded; HS022342.
Citation: Wiese AD, Griffin MR, Grijalva CG .
Impact of pneumococcal conjugate vaccines on hospitalizations for pneumonia in the United States.
Expert Rev Vaccines 2019 Apr;18(4):327-41. doi: 10.1080/14760584.2019.1582337..
Keywords: Vaccination, Pneumonia, Respiratory Conditions, Hospitalization, Prevention
Albright K, Hurley LP, Lockhart S
Attitudes about adult vaccines and reminder/recall in a safety net population.
The objective of this study was to determine patient perspectives on adult vaccines generally; attitudes about Tdap, pneumococcal polysaccharide (PPSV-23), and seasonal influenza vaccines specifically; and preferences for adult reminder/recall delivery.
AHRQ-funded; HS022648.
Citation: Albright K, Hurley LP, Lockhart S .
Attitudes about adult vaccines and reminder/recall in a safety net population.
Vaccine 2017 Dec 19;35(52):7292-96. doi: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2017.11.001..
Keywords: Influenza, Pneumonia, Vaccination, Prevention, Respiratory Conditions
Carroll KN, Gebretsadik T, Escobar GJ
Respiratory syncytial virus immunoprophylaxis in high-risk infants and development of childhood asthma.
This study sought to determine whether greater adherence to immunoprophylaxis in infants at high risk for severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) would be associated with decreased childhood asthma in a Medicaid population. The investigation of RSV immunoprophylaxis in high-risk children primarily found nonsignificant associations on prevention of asthma in specific preterm groups .
AHRQ-funded; HS018454.
Citation: Carroll KN, Gebretsadik T, Escobar GJ .
Respiratory syncytial virus immunoprophylaxis in high-risk infants and development of childhood asthma.
J Allergy Clin Immunol 2017 Jan;139(1):66-71.e3. doi: 10.1016/j.jaci.2016.01.055.
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Keywords: Asthma, Newborns/Infants, Children/Adolescents, Respiratory Conditions, Vaccination