Differences between influenza and pertussis vaccination uptake in pregnancy: a multi-center survey study in Italy. (28th September 2021)
- Record Type:
- Journal Article
- Title:
- Differences between influenza and pertussis vaccination uptake in pregnancy: a multi-center survey study in Italy. (28th September 2021)
- Main Title:
- Differences between influenza and pertussis vaccination uptake in pregnancy: a multi-center survey study in Italy
- Authors:
- Vilca, Luz Maria
Sarno, Laura
Cesari, Elena
Vidiri, Annalisa
Antonazzo, Patrizio
Ravennati, Francesca
Cavaliere, Anna Franca
Guida, Maurizio
Cetin, Irene - Abstract:
- Abstract: Background: A suboptimal maternal vaccination coverage in 2017–18 has been reported in Italy. The study aims were to (i) assess changes in maternal influenza and tetanus, diphtheria and acellular pertussis vaccination coverage during 2018–19 influenza season compared to the previous season (ii) estimate influenza vaccine coverage among maternal care providers (MCPs) and (iii) explore the characteristics of vaccine delivery to pregnant women. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional survey among pregnant women and MCPs about influenza and pertussis immunization during pregnancy. We also collected information regarding prenatal care characteristics and vaccine delivery among four centers in Italy. Results: We recruited 483 pregnant women and 452 MCPs. The influenza and pertussis vaccine uptake among pregnant women for the season 2018–19 was 14.9% and 60.9%, respectively. MCPs' influenza vaccine uptake was 33.6%. Knowing that the flu vaccine was safe for mothers and their infants and being vaccinated in the previous influenza season were associated with higher vaccine uptake. Regarding pertussis, being a housewife was associated to lower vaccine uptake, while knowing the vaccine is effective and safe for mothers and newborns were associated with higher pertussis vaccine uptake. The single most important factor associated to higher coverage of both influenza and pertussis vaccines was receiving a health-care provider's vaccine advice. Most pregnant women (69.4%) statedAbstract: Background: A suboptimal maternal vaccination coverage in 2017–18 has been reported in Italy. The study aims were to (i) assess changes in maternal influenza and tetanus, diphtheria and acellular pertussis vaccination coverage during 2018–19 influenza season compared to the previous season (ii) estimate influenza vaccine coverage among maternal care providers (MCPs) and (iii) explore the characteristics of vaccine delivery to pregnant women. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional survey among pregnant women and MCPs about influenza and pertussis immunization during pregnancy. We also collected information regarding prenatal care characteristics and vaccine delivery among four centers in Italy. Results: We recruited 483 pregnant women and 452 MCPs. The influenza and pertussis vaccine uptake among pregnant women for the season 2018–19 was 14.9% and 60.9%, respectively. MCPs' influenza vaccine uptake was 33.6%. Knowing that the flu vaccine was safe for mothers and their infants and being vaccinated in the previous influenza season were associated with higher vaccine uptake. Regarding pertussis, being a housewife was associated to lower vaccine uptake, while knowing the vaccine is effective and safe for mothers and newborns were associated with higher pertussis vaccine uptake. The single most important factor associated to higher coverage of both influenza and pertussis vaccines was receiving a health-care provider's vaccine advice. Most pregnant women (69.4%) stated that they preferred to be vaccinated in their same prenatal care setting. Conclusions: Receiving a health-care provider's vaccine advice and the availability of vaccines during prenatal care visits might improve vaccination coverage among pregnant women. … (more)
- Is Part Of:
- European journal of public health. Volume 31:Number 6(2021)
- Journal:
- European journal of public health
- Issue:
- Volume 31:Number 6(2021)
- Issue Display:
- Volume 31, Issue 6 (2021)
- Year:
- 2021
- Volume:
- 31
- Issue:
- 6
- Issue Sort Value:
- 2021-0031-0006-0000
- Page Start:
- 1150
- Page End:
- 1157
- Publication Date:
- 2021-09-28
- Subjects:
- Epidemiology -- Europe -- Periodicals
Public health -- Europe -- Periodicals
362.109405 - Journal URLs:
- http://eurpub.oxfordjournals.org/ ↗
http://ukcatalogue.oup.com/ ↗ - DOI:
- 10.1093/eurpub/ckab095 ↗
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- English
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- 1101-1262
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