Knowledge, attitudes and beliefs related to seasonal influenza vaccine among pregnant women in Thailand.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In 2009, Thailand recommended pregnant women be prioritized for influenza vaccination. Vaccine uptake among Thai pregnant women is lower than other high-risk groups.

Methods

During December 2012-April 2013, we conducted a cross-sectional survey of a convenience sample of Thai pregnant women aged ≥ 15 years attending antenatal clinics at public hospitals in 8 of 77 provinces. A self-administered questionnaire covered knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs related to influenza vaccination using the Health Belief Model. We examined factors associated with willingness to be vaccinated using log-binomial regression models.

Results

The survey was completed by 1031 (96%) of 1072 pregnant women approached. A total of 627 (61%) women had heard about influenza vaccine and

SUBMITTER: Ditsungnoen D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4811693 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature