Maternal vaccinations coverage and reasons for non-compliance - a cross-sectional observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Maternal influenza and pertussis vaccinations have been proven safe and effective in reducing maternal and infant morbidity and mortality. Though recommended, not all pregnant women receive these important vaccines. We aimed to evaluate the vaccine coverage of maternal immunization in pregnancy for seasonal influenza and acellular pertussis and elucidate the reasons for non-vaccination among pregnant women. The secondary objective was to describe factors that affect vaccine uptake.

Methods

A cross sectional observational study using anonymous questionnaires distributed to women in the maternity ward or pregnant women hospitalized in the high-risk ward, between Nov 2017 and June 2018, In an Israeli tertiary hospital.

Results

Of 321 women approached, 313 were

SUBMITTER: Drezner D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7493363 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature