Influences on Pregnant Women's and Health Care Professionals' Behaviour Regarding Maternal Vaccinations: A Qualitative Interview Study.

ABSTRACT: The uptake of maternal influenza and pertussis vaccinations is often suboptimal. This study explores the factors influencing pregnant women's and health care professionals' (HCPs) behaviour regarding maternal vaccinations (MVs). Pregnant/recently pregnant women, midwives, pharmacists and general practice staff in Waikato, New Zealand, were interviewed. The analysis used the behaviour change wheel model. Interviews of 18 women and 35 HCPs revealed knowledge about MVs varied with knowledge deficiencies hindering the uptake, particularly for influenza vaccination. HCPs, especially midwives, were key in raising women's awareness of MVs. Experience with vaccinating, hospital work (for midwives) and training increased HCPs' knowledge and proactivity about MVs. A "woman's choice" philosoph

SUBMITTER: Gauld N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8779619 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature