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Influenza vaccination in pregnancy: vaccine uptake, maternal and healthcare providers' knowledge and attitudes. A quantitative study.
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- Knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs of pharmacists regarding vaccinations against influenza and pneumococci - a systematic review.Human vaccines & immunotherapeutics · 2025Pooled it
- Factors that influence vaccination decision-making among pregnant women: A systematic review and meta-analysis.PloS one · 2020Pooled it
- Influenza and Pertussis Vaccination During Pregnancy: A Systematic Review of Vaccination Rates and Vaccination Determinants.Vaccines · 2026Review
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- Vaccination coverage during pregnancy and factors associated with refusal of recommended vaccinations: An Italian cross sectional study.Vaccine: X · 2024Article
- A scoping review of the reasons for and approaches to non-uptake of pertussis and influenza vaccinations in pregnant women in the United Kingdom and Ireland.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2023Article
- Individual and neighborhood factors associated with being unvaccinated against COVID-19 among pregnant persons.Human vaccines & immunotherapeutics · 2023Article
- Vaccination against influenza in pregnant women in a maternity hospital in the Czech Republic in the season 2020-2021.BMC public health · 2023Observational
- Acceptance of vaccination against pertussis, COVID-19 and influenza during pregnancy: a cross-sectional study.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2023Article
- Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Influenza Vaccination and Associated Factors among Pregnant Women: A Cross-Sectional Study in Korea.Vaccines · 2023Article
- Factors influencing healthcare professionals' confidence in vaccination in Europe: a literature review.Human vaccines & immunotherapeutics · 2022Review
- Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding vaccination among community pharmacists.Primary health care research & development · 2022Article
- Protective vaccinations during pregnancy - adult Poles knowledge in this area.BMC public health · 2021Article
- Incidence, risk factors and impact of seasonal influenza in pregnancy: A national cohort study.PloS one · 2021Article
- Individual and Neighborhood Factors Associated With Failure to Vaccinate Against Influenza During Pregnancy.American journal of epidemiology · 2020Article
- Knowledge and attitudes towards influenza and influenza vaccination among pregnant women in Kenya.Vaccine · 2020Article
- Antenatal care providers' attitudes and beliefs towards maternal vaccination in Kenya.Gates open research · 2020Article
- Safety, equity and monitoring: a review of the gaps in maternal vaccination strategies for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.Human vaccines & immunotherapeutics · 2020Review
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Abstract
backgroundInfluenza during pregnancy is a potentially life threatening illness. There are limited data on influenza vaccination uptake and determinants of uptake in Irish obstetric populations.
aimTo determine the uptake of influenza vaccination during pregnancy; determinants of vaccination uptake; knowledge, attitudes, and concerns of postnatal women; and knowledge and attitudes of healthcare professionals (HCPs) surrounding vaccination. DESIGN &
settingA quantitative study of postnatal women attending the Rotunda Hospital, a tertiary referral maternity hospital in Dublin, Ireland. A separate quantitative study conducted by the North Dublin City GP Training Programme surveyed GPs, pharmacists, and Rotunda Hospital clinical staff.
methodA paper-based survey was distributed to postnatal women. HCPs completed the survey via the online tool Survey Monkey.
results330 patient surveys were disseminated, with a 60.0% response rate. Of 198 responders, 109 (55.1%) were vaccinated against influenza. Non-professionals were less likely to be vaccinated (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 0.29, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.09 to 0.89). Vaccination in previous pregnancy (aOR 5.2, 95% CI = 1.69 to 15.62) and information from an HCP were strongly associated with vaccination (aOR 12.8, 95% CI = 2.65 to 62.5). There was a 20.2% (
conclusionProvision of information about the importance of vaccination against influenza and pertussis during pregnancy by HCPs and their consistent recommendations in support of vaccination were key determinants of vaccine uptake during pregnancy. The sociodemographic determinants of a woman's vaccination status should be addressed in health promotion campaigns. Education of HCPs may address knowledge gaps surrounding vaccination.
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