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A Cross-Sectional Study of Maternity Care Providers’ and Women’s Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviours Towards Influenza Vaccination During Pregnancy

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Pregnant women are at increased risk of influenza-related complications, but research to examine barriers to maternal influenza vaccination has been limited and no studies have assessed the barriers to vaccinating pregnant women in Canada. OBJECTIVES: The objectives of the study were to assess (1) how the knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs of Canadian maternity care providers influence their discussion and recommendation patterns, …

Authors

Tong A; Biringer A; Ofner-Agostini M; Upshur R; McGeer A

Journal

Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, Vol. 30, No. 5, pp. 404–410

Publisher

Elsevier

Publication Date

May 2008

DOI

10.1016/s1701-2163(16)32825-0

ISSN

1701-2163