TÌNH HÌNH TIÊM CHỦNG VẮC XIN CÚM, VẮC XIN PHẾ CẦU VÀ CÁC YẾU TỐ LIÊN QUAN Ở SINH VIÊN Y TẾ CÔNG CỘNG TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC Y DƯỢC CẦN THƠ NĂM 2025-2026

Abstract

Background: Public Health students are a core future workforce, frequently exposed to community and healthcare environments with high infection risks. Vaccination not only protects individuals but also plays a vital role in safeguarding public health. However, vaccine uptake is often influenced by various factors regarding perception, attitude, and accessibility. Objectives: To determine the current status of influenza and pneumococcal vaccination and identify several related factors among students at the Faculty of Public Health. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 400 students currently enrolled at the Faculty of Public Health, Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, during the 2025-2026 academic year using selfadministered questionnaires. Results: The vaccination rates for influenza and pneumococcus were 52.3% and 31.7%, respectively. The majority of students possessed good knowledge (82.7%) and positive attitudes (70%) toward immunization. The most common reason for not receiving the influenza vaccine (27.5%) and the pneumococcal vaccine (24.5%) was a lack of time. Good knowledge (p < 0.01), positive attitude (p < 0.05), and direct counseling from healthcare workers (p < 0.01) were statistically significantly associated with both influenza and pneumococcal vaccination. Conclusions: The pneumococcal vaccination rate among students remains low compared to the influenza vaccine. Knowledge, attitude, and direct medical counseling are key factors driving vaccination behavior. It is essential to enhance campus-based counseling activities and provide more flexible scheduling to improve vaccination coverage.