knowledge and practice about influenza vaccination and compliance with influenza immunization among pregnant women in sari, 2013

نویسندگان

elieh abasi department of midwifery, faculty of medical sciences, azad university, sari branch, mazandaran, iran

homeyra tahmasebi department of nursing, faculty of medical sciences, azad university, sari branch, sari, mazandaran, iran

maryam tofighi department of midwifery, faculty of medical sciences, azad university, sari branch, mazandaran, iran

mandana zafari department of midwifery, faculty of medical sciences, azad university, sari branch, mazandaran, iran

چکیده

background and purpose: pregnant women are at a higher risk of influenza infection, and influenza vaccination is recommended for these women to reduce the associated complications. this study aimed to determine the knowledge and practice about influenza vaccination and identify the factors influencing compliance with influenza immunization among pregnant women. methods: this cross-sectional study was conducted on 384 pregnant women referring to six health care centers and six obstetric clinics in 2013 in sari, mazandaran, iran. after the random selection of health care centers, samples were collected using convenience sampling. the objectives of the study were explained to the participants, and questionnaires were completed on the demographic characteristics, knowledge and practice in influenza vaccination. data analysis was performed using frequency, mean, standard deviation, chi-square test, friedman test and t-test in spss v.14. results: in this study, general knowledge of pregnant women about influenza vaccination was relatively poor. approximately 31% of the studied subjects had low awareness, while 52% and 18% had moderate and high levels of knowledge about influenza immunization. in addition, rate of influenza vaccination was estimated at 5.5%, and the most common reason for avoiding vaccination during pregnancy was the concern about the possible risks of the vaccine for the fetus (34.9%). conclusion: according to the results of this study, pregnant women are not adequately informed about influenza vaccination and its benefits therefore, the overall rate of influenza vaccination is low. in this regard, educational programs on influenza complications, benefits of maternal vaccination and vaccine safety should be implemented for pregnant women by health professionals.

برای دانلود باید عضویت طلایی داشته باشید

برای دانلود متن کامل این مقاله و بیش از 32 میلیون مقاله دیگر ابتدا ثبت نام کنید

اگر عضو سایت هستید لطفا وارد حساب کاربری خود شوید

منابع مشابه

Knowledge and practice about influenza vaccination and compliance with influenza immunization among pregnant women in Sari, 2013

Background and Purpose: Pregnant women are at a higher risk of influenza infection, and influenza vaccination is recommended for these women to reduce the associated complications. This study aimed to determine the knowledge and practice about influenza vaccination and identify the factors influencing compliance with influenza immunization among pregnant women. Methods: This cross-sectional ...

متن کامل

Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Pregnant Women towards Vaccination with Tetanus-Diphtheria (Td) Vaccines and Influenza

Background and Aim: Proper knowledge, attitude and practice of pregnant women about vaccination during this period will have a significant impact on their and their baby’s health. The aim of this study was to determine the knowledge, attitude and practice of pregnant women toward flu and Td vaccination. Materials and Methods: This study was a descriptive-analytical and cross-sectional study on...

متن کامل

Text4baby Influenza Messaging and Influenza Vaccination Among Pregnant Women

INTRODUCTION Pregnant women are at risk for severe influenza-related complications; however, only 52% reported receiving an influenza vaccination during the 2013-2014 influenza season. Text4baby, a free national text service, provides influenza vaccination education and reminders to pregnant women. This study examined reported influenza vaccination during pregnancy among Text4baby participants ...

متن کامل

Influenza Vaccination Coverage Among Pregnant Women — United States, 2013–14 Influenza Season

Pregnant women and infants are at increased risk for influenza-related complications and hospitalization. Influenza vaccination among pregnant women can reduce their risk for respiratory illness and reduce the risk for influenza in their infants aged <6 months. Since 2004, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists have recommend...

متن کامل

Pertussis and Influenza Vaccination Among Insured Pregnant Women — Wisconsin, 2013–2014

On February 22, 2013, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) revised recommendations for vaccination of pregnant women to recommend tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis vaccine (Tdap) during every pregnancy, optimally at 27-36 weeks of gestation, to prevent pertussis among their newborns. Since 2004, influenza vaccination has been recommended for pregnant women in any trimest...

متن کامل

Seasonal influenza vaccination coverage among pregnant women in Rhode Island.

Pregnant women have increased morbidity and mortality from influenza infection, due to the physiologic changes associated with pregnancy. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommends influenza vaccination for all women who are pregnant or will be pregnant during influenza season, with trivalent inactivated influenza vaccine (TIV). TIV has been considered safe and effective...

متن کامل

منابع من

با ذخیره ی این منبع در منابع من، دسترسی به آن را برای استفاده های بعدی آسان تر کنید


عنوان ژورنال:
journal of nursing and midwifery sciences

جلد ۲، شماره ۳، صفحات ۲۵-۳۱

میزبانی شده توسط پلتفرم ابری doprax.com

copyright © 2015-2023