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Influenza vaccination of pregnant women in Paris, France: Knowledge, attitudes and practices among midwives

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  • Paul Loubet
  • Catherine Nguyen
  • Espérie Burnet
  • Odile Launay

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Introduction: In France, midwives have been authorized to prescribe vaccines since 2016. Yet vaccination coverage among pregnant women remains low. Understanding the knowledge, attitudes and practices of midwives regarding influenza vaccination could help improve coverage. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in 2017 among midwives practicing in the public and private sectors in Paris using an online questionnaire. Multivariate logistic regression analysis of the data was conducted. Results: The response rate was 31% (n = 208/669). Overall, knowledge of influenza vaccine recommendations and of vaccine safety and effectiveness was high except regarding new-born immunity and influenza vaccine characteristics. Only 10% of midwives systematically prescribed the vaccine. Reported influenza vaccine uptake among midwives was 39%. Conclusion: Efforts to improve the knowledge of midwives regarding the safety and effectiveness of vaccinating pregnant women in order to prevent influenza infection in newborns are necessary. Increasing vaccine uptake in both midwives and pregnant women will require adjusting education strategies.

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  • Paul Loubet & Catherine Nguyen & Espérie Burnet & Odile Launay, 2019. "Influenza vaccination of pregnant women in Paris, France: Knowledge, attitudes and practices among midwives," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 14(4), pages 1-10, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0215251
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0215251
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