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To vaccinate or not to vaccinate? Women's perception of vaccination in pregnancy: a qualitative study.
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- Determinants of influenza vaccine hesitancy among pregnant women in Europe: a systematic review.European journal of medical research · 2021Pooled it
- Factors that influence vaccination decision-making among pregnant women: A systematic review and meta-analysis.PloS one · 2020Pooled it
- Factors associated with vaccination intentions and uptake among pregnant women in the UK: A scoping review.Human vaccines & immunotherapeutics · 2026Article
- Influenza and Pertussis Vaccination During Pregnancy: A Systematic Review of Vaccination Rates and Vaccination Determinants.Vaccines · 2026Review
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- Do Pregnant Persons Want Influenza Vaccines? Knowledge, Attitudes, Perceptions, and Practices Toward Influenza Vaccines in 8 Low- and Middle-Income Countries.The Journal of infectious diseases · 2025Article
- Vaccination of pregnant women: an overview of European policies and strategies to promote it.Frontiers in public health · 2024Review
- "Figuring stuff out myself" - a qualitative study on maternal vaccination in socially and ethnically diverse areas in England.BMC public health · 2023Article
- Maternal vaccination against pertussis as part of the national immunization program: a qualitative evaluation among obstetric care providers one year after the implementation in December 2019.BMC health services research · 2023Article
- Knowledge, Perceptions, Attitudes and Practices of Midwives Regarding Maternal Influenza and Pertussis Vaccination: A Qualitative Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Influences on Pregnant Women's and Health Care Professionals' Behaviour Regarding Maternal Vaccinations: A Qualitative Interview Study.Vaccines · 2022Article
- Key considerations for successful implementation of maternal immunization programs in low and middle income countries.Human vaccines & immunotherapeutics · 2019Review
- Lifelong immunoglobulin replacement is not always necessary: A case description of a patient with recurrent infections and hypogammaglobulinemia.International journal of immunopathology and pharmacologyArticle
- The development of a digital intervention to increase influenza vaccination amongst pregnant women.Digital healthArticle
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7 authors at 3 institutions in 3 countries.
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Abstract
backgroundVaccination against influenza and pertussis in pregnancy can reduce the significant morbidity and mortality associated with these infections. Despite this, there is poor uptake of both vaccines in pregnancy.
aimTo explore women's perception of vaccination in pregnancy and thereby determine the reasons behind such low vaccination rates. DESIGN &
settingThis is a qualitative study undertaken at a large maternity hospital.
methodSeventeen post-partum women completed a semi-structured interview discussing vaccination. They were recruited from a quantitative study looking at vaccination rates in pregnancy. The interview transcripts were discussed among three researchers and underwent thematic analysis.
resultsThree themes emerged. The first theme explored the influencing factors that shaped the women's decision to vaccinate in pregnancy. The recommendation of a healthcare provider was the most important influencing factor for this study's cohort of women. The second theme highlighted the deficiency in knowledge women had regarding vaccine safety. The last theme related to the pertussis vaccine, and the reluctance of healthcare providers to discuss and offer this vaccine in pregnancy.
conclusionThe qualitative approach gives voice to the thoughts and concerns of women as they make the complex decision to vaccinate in pregnancy. Clinicians must be cognizant of the important role they play in advising women to vaccinate in pregnancy. They must advise women that the vaccine is safe and address any of their concerns. Lastly, a message on vaccine safety should be included in future public health campaigns to promote vaccination in pregnancy.
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