Knowledge, attitudes, and acceptability about influenza vaccination in Korean women of childbearing age

Abstract

ObjectiveThe aims of the present study were to investigate the women's perspective on influenza infection and vaccination and to evaluate how they influence vaccine acceptability, in Korean women of childbearing age.MethodsThis was a prospective study by random survey of women of childbearing age (20 to 45 years). They were asked to complete a questionnaire assessing their knowledge, attitudes and acceptability of influenza vaccination before and during pregnancy. This study utilized data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) between 2008 and 2012, to analyze the recent influenza vaccination trends.ResultsAccording to KNHANES (2008-2012), influenza vaccination rates in women of childbearing age have increased up to 26.4%, after 2009. The questionnaire was completed by 308 women. Vaccination rate during pregnancy or planning a pregnancy was 38.6%. The immunization rate increased significantly with the mean number of correct answers (P<0.001). Women who received influenza vaccination were more likely to be previously informed of the recommendations concerning the influenza vaccination before or during pregnancy, received the influenza vaccination in the past, and of the opinion that influenza vaccination is not dangerous during pregnancy, with odds ratios of 14.6 (95% confidence interval [CI], 6.44 to 33.33; P<0.0001), 3.6 (95% CI, 1.84 to 6.97; P=0.0002) and 2.7 (95% CI, 1.34 to 5.47; P=0.0057).ConclusionInfluenza vaccination rate in women of childbearing age has increased in this study and national data. More information and recommendation by healthcare workers, especially obstetricians, including safety of vaccination, might be critical for improving vaccination rate in women of childbearing age.

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Pertussis among a Public University Students in Malaysia

“…This might be due to the poor knowledge and awareness about adult pertussis. This finding was supported by one earlier overseas study [33]. In addition, another study conducted among healthcare workers demonstrated a poor attitude towards pertussis vaccination [36].…”

“…The findings of this study also demonstrated a positive and fair correlation between knowledge and practice regarding pertussis, suggesting that the respondents' knowledge regarding pertussis can affect and influence the respondents' practice in preventing the transmission of pertussis. One previous study demonstrated that women with limited knowledge regarding pertussis did not receive booster vaccination as part of the recommended immunization [33]. In addition, this study also showed a positive and fair correlation between attitude and practice regarding pertussis, denoting that a good level of attitude and behavior towards pertussis leads to good practice in preventing pertussis transmission.…”

“…Most of the respondents had a good level about basic knowledge related to pertussis. A previous study among travelers indicated that most travelers also have a good understanding regarding basic issues related to pertussis [22], but the reverse situation of poor knowledge level observed among Korean women of childbearing age [33]. Correspondingly, most of the Pakistani university students possess a low level of knowledge regarding tuberculosis, although this infectious disease incidence level was high in Pakistan [34].…”

Knowledge and Acceptability about Adult Pertussis Immunization in Korean Women of Childbearing Age

“…Baseline characteristics of total population was same with the previous publication. 11 Groups were separated according to intention regarding Tdap vaccination. There was no significant difference among groups according to maternal age, parity, education level, pregnancy status, monthly family income level, or occupation.…”

“…The survey was a self-administered close-ended questionnaire and it was conducted with the other survey, in a same way. 11 Participants were asked to fill in the questionnaire in the clinic in order to assess their knowledge, attitudes, and acceptability of Tdap vaccination. Among women of childbearing age who visited the hospitals, those who were planning a pregnancy, pregnant, or within 6 months postpartum were included in this study.…”