Motivational Interviewing for Maternal Immunisation (MI4MI) study: a protocol for an implementation study of a clinician vaccine communication intervention for prenatal care settings.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Vaccination against influenza and pertussis in pregnancy offers a 'two-for-one' opportunity to protect mother and child. Pregnant patients have increased risk of severe disease from influenza and newborns have increased risk of severe disease from both influenza and pertussis. Obstetricians need communication tools to support their self-efficacy and effectiveness in communicating the importance of immunisation during pregnancy and ultimately improving maternal vaccination rates.

Methods and analysis

We describe the protocol for a pragmatic study testing the feasibility and potential impact of a clinician communication strategy on maternal vaccination uptake. This study will be conducted in five prenatal care settings in Colorado, USA. The Motivational Interviewi

SUBMITTER: Brewer SE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7674098 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature