2023
DOI: 10.3390/women3020019
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Vaccine Hesitancy in Women of Childbearing Age and Occupational Physicians: Results from a Cross-Sectional Study (Italy, 2022)

Abstract: Italian occupational physicians (OPs) are instrumental in promoting vaccination practice in occupational settings, and this study aims to characterize their attitudes, knowledge, and practices (collectively, KAP) towards immunization practice in women of childbearing age. A convenience sample of 120 OPs (50.8% males, mean age of 48.2 ± 5.9 years old) completed a structured online questionnaire (potential recipients: 2034; response rate: 5.9%) assessing their understanding of official recommendations, their gen… Show more

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“…Thus, the timely delivery of clear and consistent messaging from health authorities and practitioners to promote vaccination appears to be of prominent value [ 79 ]. Furthermore, the “Advice” construct underscores the significance of individuals’ previous positive experiences with vaccination, which can foster favorable attitudes and acceptance toward new vaccines if they are deemed necessary [ 80 , 81 , 82 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Thus, the timely delivery of clear and consistent messaging from health authorities and practitioners to promote vaccination appears to be of prominent value [ 79 ]. Furthermore, the “Advice” construct underscores the significance of individuals’ previous positive experiences with vaccination, which can foster favorable attitudes and acceptance toward new vaccines if they are deemed necessary [ 80 , 81 , 82 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%