Challenges and opportunities of vaccination during pregnancy: perspectives of 20 healthcare professionals.

IF 2.3 3区医学 Q2 HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES Journal of Public Health Policy Pub Date : 2025-01-22 DOI:10.1057/s41271-025-00548-y

Mohammad S Razai, Sally Hargreaves, Pippa Oakeshott

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Abstract

Vaccination during pregnancy is crucial due to increased maternal vulnerability to infectious diseases. However, uptake of recommended vaccines (influenza, pertussis, COVID-19) remains suboptimal, particularly among disadvantaged groups. This qualitative study explored healthcare professionals' (HCPs) perspectives, selected purposively, on factors influencing maternal vaccination in London. Data from a workshop transcript and an online quality improvement survey involving 15 GPs, two midwives, two obstetricians and one pharmacist were thematically analysed. HCPs highlighted that pregnant women perceive the benefits of pertussis vaccination more positively than other vaccines. Clear, consistent communication and integrating vaccinations into routine antenatal care were identified as essential for improving accessibility and convenience. The critical role of midwives influencing vaccination decisions was emphasised. While recognising the potential of AI-based technologies to disseminate vaccine information, concerns were raised about trust, digital literacy and information quality, highlighting the need for tailored, reliable strategies to boost maternal vaccination rates and improve health outcomes.

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Journal of Public Health Policy 医学-公共卫生、环境卫生与职业卫生

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5.70

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>12 weeks

期刊介绍： The Journal of Public Health Policy (JPHP) will continue its 35 year tradition: an accessible source of scholarly articles on the epidemiologic and social foundations of public health policy, rigorously edited, and progressive. JPHP aims to create a more inclusive public health policy dialogue, within nations and among them. It broadens public health policy debates beyond the ''health system'' to examine all forces and environments that impinge on the health of populations. It provides an exciting platform for airing controversy and framing policy debates - honing policies to solve new problems and unresolved old ones. JPHP welcomes unsolicited original scientific and policy contributions on all public health topics. New authors are particularly encouraged to enter debates about how to improve the health of populations and reduce health disparities.