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- Title
Missed opportunities: a national survey of obstetricians about attitudes on maternal and infant immunization.
- Authors
Link-Gelles, Ruth; Chamberlain, Allison T; Schulkin, Jay; Ault, Kevin; Whitney, Ellen; Seib, Katherine; Omer, Saad B
- Abstract
The recent reoccurrence of several vaccine-preventable diseases demonstrates the need for new techniques to promote childhood vaccination. Many mothers make decisions regarding vaccination of their children during pregnancy. As a result, obstetricians have a unique opportunity to influence maternal decisions on this crucial component of child health. Our objective was to understand OB/GYNs' attitudes, beliefs, and current practices toward providing vaccinations to pregnant patients and providing information about routine childhood immunizations during standard prenatal care. We surveyed OB/GYNs in the United States about their vaccination practices and perceptions during the 2009 H1N1 outbreak. Most (84%) respondents indicated their practice would be administering H1N1 vaccines to pregnant patients. While a majority (98%) of responding providers felt childhood vaccination is important, relatively few (47%) felt that they could influence mothers' vaccination choices for their children. Discussion of routine childhood immunization between obstetricians and their patients is an area for future improvements in childhood vaccination.
- Publication
Maternal and child health journal, 2012, Vol 16, Issue 9, p1743
- ISSN
1573-6628
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1007/s10995-011-0936-0