Limitations
Several methodological issues are worth considering. The use
of a crosssectional study design precludes concluding that
predictors cause influenza vaccination intent. AIso, influenza
vaccination intent was assessed by self-report. The data may
have been subjected to social desirability bias when participaflts
reported such information to a research nurs€. Finally,
influenza vaccination uptake is a complex phenomenon. U*
ing a quantitative research methodology in this study limited
the exploration to a set of predetermined factors. Funrre studies
using a qualitative approach are recofilmended, which
would allow identification of novel predictive factors.
Conclusions
This study provides irnporant insights into the factors *rat affect
influenza vaccination intent among Chinese older adults
at risk of serious influenza-related complications. The study
findings reinforce the role of healthcare professionals in encouraging
vaccination uptake among this vulnerable group
and draw attention to the impact of health beliefs toward irr
fluenza and its vaccination.