Determinants of influenza vaccination uptake in pregnancy: a large single-Centre cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although vaccination of pregnant women against influenza is recommended, the vaccination rate remains low. We conducted a study to identify determinants of influenza vaccination uptake in pregnancy in order to identify strategies to improve seasonal influenza vaccination rates.

Methods

Prospective observational hospital-based study in the French hospital performing the highest number of deliveries, located in the city of Lille, among all women who had given birth during the 2014-2015 influenza season. Data were collected through a self-completed questionnaire and from medical files. The vaccination uptake was self-reported. Determinants of vaccination uptake were identified using logistic regression analysis.

Results

Of the 2045 women included in the study,

SUBMITTER: Bartolo S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6924067 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature