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A prontidão vacinal dos profissionais das estruturas residenciais para pessoas idosas e instituições similares como desafio de saúde pública : Tradução e validação da 7C Scale of Vaccination Readiness
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A vacinação constitui uma das intervenções mais eficazes em saúde pública, contribuindo significativamente para a redução da morbilidade e mortalidade associadas a doenças infeciosas. No entanto, a hesitação vacinal tem surgido como um desafio relevante, particularmente em contextos onde coexistem populações vulneráveis, como nas Estruturas Residenciais para Pessoas Idosas e instituições similares. Neste contexto, a identificação dos fatores associados à prontidão vacinal entre os profissionais que exercem funções nestas instituições assume particular relevância para a proteção da saúde individual e coletiva.
O presente relatório foi desenvolvido no âmbito da Unidade Curricular “Opção 5: Estágio com Relatório Final em Unidades de Cuidados na Comunidade (UCC) e em Unidades de Saúde Pública (USP)”, integrada no Curso de Mestrado de Enfermagem Comunitária - área de Enfermagem de Saúde Comunitária e Saúde Pública, da Escola Superior de Saúde do Instituto Politécnico de Viseu. Tem como finalidade refletir criticamente sobre o percurso formativo realizado em contexto de estágio e apresentar a componente de investigação desenvolvida.
O estágio decorreu na Unidade de Cuidados na Comunidade de Albergaria-a-Velha e na Unidade de Saúde Pública Baixo Vouga – Serviço Local de Albergaria-a-Velha, permitindo o desenvolvimento de competências comuns e específicas do Enfermeiro Especialista em Enfermagem de Saúde Comunitária e Saúde Pública, nomeadamente nos domínios da promoção da saúde, planeamento em saúde e vigilância epidemiológica.
Na componente de investigação, foi desenvolvido um estudo metodológico de natureza quantitativa e transversal, que teve como principal objetivo a tradução, adaptação cultural e validação da “7C Scale of Vaccination Readiness” para a população portuguesa. A amostra integrou 187 profissionais de Estruturas Residenciais para Pessoas Idosas e instituições similares de um concelho da região centro de Portugal. Os resultados evidenciaram que a estrutura fatorial original da escala não foi integralmente replicada na amostra em estudo, tendo emergido uma solução alternativa composta por quatro fatores, com níveis de consistência interna adequados. Estes resultados contribuem para uma melhor compreensão da prontidão vacinal entre profissionais de ERPI e para o desenvolvimento de estratégias de intervenção em saúde pública dirigidas à promoção da vacinação em contextos institucionais.
Conclui-se que o percurso de estágio contribuiu para o desenvolvimento das competências do Enfermeiro Especialista em Enfermagem de Saúde Comunitária e Saúde Pública, evidenciando a importância da articulação entre a prática clínica e a investigação. Concomitantemente, o estudo realizado permitiu aprofundar o conhecimento sobre os fatores associados à prontidão vacinal em profissionais de ERPI, reforçando a relevância do Enfermeiro Especialista na promoção da vacinação e na proteção das populações vulneráveis.
Palavras-chave: Hesitação Vacinal; Vacinação; Enfermagem em Saúde Pública; Instituições Residenciais de Longa Permanência para Idosos; Estudo de Validação
Abstract Vaccination is one of the most effective public health interventions, significantly contributing to the reduction of morbidity and mortality associated with infectious diseases. However, vaccine hesitancy has emerged as a relevant challenge, particularly in contexts where vulnerable populations coexist, such as Residential Care Facilities for Older People and similar institutions. In this context, identifying the factors that influence vaccination readiness among professionals working in these settings is of particular importance for the protection of individual and collective health. This report was developed within the scope of the curricular unit Option 5: Clinical Placement with Final Report in Community Care Units (UCC) and Public Health Units (USP), integrated in the Master's Degree in Community Nursing - Specialization in Community Health and Public Health Nursing, at the School of Health of the Polytechnic Institute of Viseu. Its purpose is to critically reflect on the training pathway developed during the clinical placement, as well as to present the research component carried out during this period. The clinical placement took place at the Community Care Unit of Albergaria-a-Velha and at the Baixo Vouga Public Health Unit – Local Service of Albergaria-a-Velha, enabling the development of common and specific competencies of the Specialist Nurse in Community and Public Health Nursing. Within the research component, a methodological, quantitative and cross-sectional study was conducted with the main objective of translating, culturally adapting and validating the 7C Scale of Vaccination Readiness for the Portuguese population. The sample included 187 professionals working in Residential Care Facilities for Older People and similar institutions in a municipality in the central region of Portugal. The results showed that the original factorial structure of the scale was not fully replicated in the study sample, with an alternative four-factor solution emerging, presenting adequate levels of internal consistency. These findings contribute to the understanding of vaccination readiness among professionals working in these institutions and may support the development of public health intervention strategies aimed at promoting vaccination in institutional contexts. It is concluded that the clinical placement contributed to the development of competencies of the Specialist Nurse in Community and Public Health Nursing, highlighting the importance of the articulation between clinical practice and research. Additionally, the study allowed a deeper understanding of the factors associated with vaccination readiness among professionals working in Residential Care Facilities for Older People, reinforcing the relevance of the specialist nurse in promoting vaccination and protecting vulnerable populations. Keywords: Vaccination Hesitancy; Vaccination; Public Health Nursing; Homes for the Aged; Validation Study
Abstract Vaccination is one of the most effective public health interventions, significantly contributing to the reduction of morbidity and mortality associated with infectious diseases. However, vaccine hesitancy has emerged as a relevant challenge, particularly in contexts where vulnerable populations coexist, such as Residential Care Facilities for Older People and similar institutions. In this context, identifying the factors that influence vaccination readiness among professionals working in these settings is of particular importance for the protection of individual and collective health. This report was developed within the scope of the curricular unit Option 5: Clinical Placement with Final Report in Community Care Units (UCC) and Public Health Units (USP), integrated in the Master's Degree in Community Nursing - Specialization in Community Health and Public Health Nursing, at the School of Health of the Polytechnic Institute of Viseu. Its purpose is to critically reflect on the training pathway developed during the clinical placement, as well as to present the research component carried out during this period. The clinical placement took place at the Community Care Unit of Albergaria-a-Velha and at the Baixo Vouga Public Health Unit – Local Service of Albergaria-a-Velha, enabling the development of common and specific competencies of the Specialist Nurse in Community and Public Health Nursing. Within the research component, a methodological, quantitative and cross-sectional study was conducted with the main objective of translating, culturally adapting and validating the 7C Scale of Vaccination Readiness for the Portuguese population. The sample included 187 professionals working in Residential Care Facilities for Older People and similar institutions in a municipality in the central region of Portugal. The results showed that the original factorial structure of the scale was not fully replicated in the study sample, with an alternative four-factor solution emerging, presenting adequate levels of internal consistency. These findings contribute to the understanding of vaccination readiness among professionals working in these institutions and may support the development of public health intervention strategies aimed at promoting vaccination in institutional contexts. It is concluded that the clinical placement contributed to the development of competencies of the Specialist Nurse in Community and Public Health Nursing, highlighting the importance of the articulation between clinical practice and research. Additionally, the study allowed a deeper understanding of the factors associated with vaccination readiness among professionals working in Residential Care Facilities for Older People, reinforcing the relevance of the specialist nurse in promoting vaccination and protecting vulnerable populations. Keywords: Vaccination Hesitancy; Vaccination; Public Health Nursing; Homes for the Aged; Validation Study
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Competência profissional Enfermagem de saúde comunitária Enfermagem de saúde pública Estudo de validação Hesitação vacinal Idoso Inquéritos e questionários Lares para idosos Psicometria Vacinação Aged Community health nursing Homes for the aged Professional competence Psychometrics Public health nursing Surveys and questionnaires Vaccination Vaccination hesitancy Validation study