Perception on influenza vaccination in Korean women of childbearing age.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Women who are pregnant, planning to become pregnant in the influenza season or caring for infant 6-59 months of age are identified as priority groups for influenza vaccination. Vaccination rate is presumed to be low in those women. The purpose of this study was to investigate perceptions of childbearing age women about influenza vaccination.

Materials and methods

Childbearing age women visiting the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in 3 University hospitals in Seoul and Gyeonggi-do province were surveyed. Individual interviews were performed to them with questionnaire for 2 months from April to May 2012. Demographic data, Immunization history, general understanding and factors associated with vaccination were asked.

Results

Three hundred fifty-five (71.0

SUBMITTER: Kim IS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3623516 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature