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Shaula Mae V. Batucan , Bea Andrea May V. Dancel , Rianne Sheryn G. Jovellana ,
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Nicole T. Padilla , Abigael Hope P. Romo
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Special Health Sciences Senior High School - De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute, City of Dasmariñas 4114, Cavite
*dancelbea04@gmail.com
is a virus that can be transferred from person to person, and can be eradicated and prevented
through influenza vaccination. Despite good rationale and strong recommendations from
health organizations, the rate of compliance among healthcare workers are low. The purpose of the study is to
assess the knowledge and practice towards influenza vaccination compliance of radiologic technologists in
selected hospitals in Imus, Cavite. It also aims to identify the relationship between knowledge, practice, and
influenza vaccination compliance. The descriptive correlational study utilized purposive sampling to gain data
from 17 radiologic technologists with the guide of a validated multivariate questionnaire. Frequency and
percentage, and Spearman’s rho were used as statistical tools. The results of the study showed high level of
knowledge, practice, and compliance among radiologic technologists. However, having a high knowledge
towards influenza and influenza vaccination does not guarantee that the level of practice will be high. The
paper highlights the importance of influenza vaccine which is to protect an individual from acquiring influenza
in the workplace. The study exhibits the need of reinforcing better and consistent campaign programs with
solidified goals, objectives, and strategies to boost compliance rate among healthcare workers in general.
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