Expected challenges of implementing universal pertussis vaccination during pregnancy in Quebec: a cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Vaccination of all pregnant women with an acellular pertussis-containing vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis [Tdap]) was recently recommended in Canada, ideally between 27 and 32 weeks of gestation. This study aimed to describe the existing model of prenatal care in Quebec and determine to what extent maternal vaccination against pertussis could be integrated into this model.

Methods

In Quebec, health care is organized around Local Community Service Centres (LCSCs) that serve specific geographic areas. For each of 158 LCSCs (98.1% of LCSCs in the province), we invited 1 nurse or manager involved in prenatal care to participate in a cross-sectional Web-based survey. The structure of prenatal care visits and potential integration of maternal Tdap vaccination int

SUBMITTER: Brousseau N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6182110 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jul-Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature