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Reasons for use and non-use of the pertussis vaccine during pregnancy: an interview study
- Source :
- Journal of Primary Health Care. 8:344
- Publication Year :
- 2016
- Publisher :
- CSIRO Publishing, 2016.
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Abstract
- INTRODUCTION In New Zealand, pertussis vaccination is recommended and government-funded during every pregnancy to protect the infant after birth. However, uptake is low and needs to be increased. AIM To investigate enablers and barriers for uptake of the pertussis vaccination by pregnant women in New Zealand, and explore the acceptability of provision in pharmacies. METHODS Women with infants were recruited in selected pharmacies and interviewed using abrief structured interview. Transcripts were analysed using a framework approach. RESULTS Thirty-seven women aged 18–43 years provided data for analysis. Seventeen women reported receiving a pertussis vaccination during their pregnancy. Information from health professionals appeared important to encourage vaccination, but other sources of information (eg antenatal groups and media) were also cited. Non-vaccination arose from being unaware of the need for pertussis vaccination during pregnancy, concerns about safety, and misinformation. Participants supported pertussis vaccination in pharmacies to help access or increase the opportunity for health professionals to inform women. DISCUSSION The information received by participants affected their uptake of the pertussis vaccine during pregnancy. Education of the public and health professionals about the pertussis vaccine during pregnancy is necessary.
- Subjects :
- Adult
Pediatrics
medicine.medical_specialty
Adolescent
Whooping Cough
030231 tropical medicine
Mothers
Pharmacy
Young Adult
03 medical and health sciences
0302 clinical medicine
Pregnancy
Humans
Medicine
Pertussis vaccination
030212 general & internal medicine
Misinformation
Pertussis Vaccine
business.industry
Vaccination
General Medicine
medicine.disease
Family medicine
Structured interview
Pertussis vaccine
Interview study
Female
Pregnant Women
business
Attitude to Health
New Zealand
medicine.drug
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 11726156
- Volume :
- 8
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Journal of Primary Health Care
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....425d1f5354eb64c9190bba4ba5e2cb07