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Missed Opportunities: A National Survey of Obstetricians About Attitudes on Maternal and Infant Immunization

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.

  • Content Type Journal Article
  • Category Brief Report
  • Pages 1-5
  • DOI 10.1007/s10995-011-0936-0
  • Authors
    • Ruth Link-Gelles, Emory Preparedness and Emergency Response Research Center, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, 1518 Clifton Road, NE, Atlanta GA 30322, USA
    • Allison T. Chamberlain, Emory Preparedness and Emergency Response Research Center, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, 1518 Clifton Road, NE, Atlanta GA 30322, USA
    • Jay Schulkin, American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Washington, DC, USA
    • Kevin Ault, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
    • Ellen Whitney, Emory Preparedness and Emergency Response Research Center, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, 1518 Clifton Road, NE, Atlanta GA 30322, USA
    • Katherine Seib, Emory Preparedness and Emergency Response Research Center, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, 1518 Clifton Road, NE, Atlanta GA 30322, USA
    • Saad B. Omer, Emory Preparedness and Emergency Response Research Center, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, 1518 Clifton Road, NE, Atlanta GA 30322, USA
    • Journal Maternal and Child Health Journal
    • Online ISSN 1573-6628
    • Print ISSN 1092-7875
Posted in: Journal Article Abstracts on 12/26/2011 | Link to this post on IFP |
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