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Background and study aims Asking questions about a behaviour can change that behaviour – called the Question Behaviour Effect (QBE). The aim of this study is to test the QBE as a simple (and potentially cost effective) way to increase influenza vaccination rates among older adults. We will assess whether sending older adults a questionnaire about influenza vaccination increases vaccination rates. Who can participate? Patients who are eligible for an influenza vaccination by being age 65 or over at their next birthday What does the study involve? Participants are randomly allocated to one of eight groups: either to receive no questionnaire, or to receive a questionnaire measuring: 1. Demographics (i.e., asking whether they had children, their occupation, marital status, and ethnic origin) 2. Demographics plus items about intentions to get vaccinated and attitudes towards vaccination 3. Demographics plus items about intentions to get vaccinated and attitudes towards vaccination plus a post it note requesting questionnaire completion 4. Demographics plus items about anticipated regret about getting vaccinated, intentions to get vaccinated and attitudes towards vaccination 5. Demographics plus items about anticipated regret about getting vaccinated, intentions to get vaccinated and attitudes towards vaccination, plus a post it note requesting questionnaire completion 6. Demographics plus items about benefits of getting vaccinated, intentions to get vaccinated and attitudes towards vaccination 7. Demographics plus items about benefits of getting vaccinated, intentions to get vaccinated and attitudes towards vaccination, plus a post it note requesting questionnaire completion. We tested the effects of these different questions on influenza vaccination rates. What are the possible benefits and risks of participating? The benefits of participating were helping inform the development of interventions to improve vaccination uptake. There were no risks of participating. Where is the study run from? General practices in the northern England, Leeds, UK area When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for? July 2012 to February 2013 Who is funding the study? Economic and Social Research Council (UK) Who is the main contact? Prof Mark Conner [email protected]

Critère d'inclusion

• Influenza

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