The current status, attitudes, and practices concerning maternal pertussis vaccination in obstetric delivery facilities in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan: a questionnaire survey.

ABSTRACT: This study investigated the implementation status, attitudes, and practices regarding maternal pertussis vaccination in delivery facilities in Kanagawa, Japan. We conducted a questionnaire survey of pertussis vaccination during pregnancy at 125 delivery service facilities, excluding midwifery clinics, in Kanagawa Prefecture from June 18 to July 20, 2020. The questionnaire comprised multiple-choice items, with single or multiple answers depending on the question. Of the 125 facilities surveyed, valid responses were obtained from 72 facilities (58%). There were 41 primary clinics with birthing facilities (57%), 16 general hospitals (not designated perinatal centers) (22%), 10 regional perinatal centers (14%), and five tertiary perinatal centers (7%). None of the facilities administered pertu

SUBMITTER: Hiiragi K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8828058 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature