Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of seasonal influenza vaccination in postpartum women, Honduras.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Influenza during pregnancy may cause serious neonatal outcomes including stillbirth, fetal distress, preterm birth, congenital abnormalities, and stunted growth. Pregnant women are the highest priority group for seasonal influenza vaccination, but low coverage has been repeatedly reported in this population. Understanding reasons for and for not receiving the seasonal influenza vaccine is needed to design communication strategies to increase vaccination coverage. This study aimed to describe knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of seasonal influenza vaccination among women giving birth in public maternity hospitals in Honduras.

Methods

From August 20-October 8, 2018, we conducted a cross-sectional KAP survey regarding seasonal influenza vaccinations to a samp

SUBMITTER: Madewell ZJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7877664 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature