Journal article

Childhood immunizations: First-time expectant mothers’ knowledge, beliefs, intentions, and behaviors

Judith L. Weiner, Allison M. Fisher, Glen J. Nowak, Michelle M. Basket, Bruce G. Gellin

This study provides many insights into how first-time mothers, who are in the second trimester of pregnancy, perceived recommended routine childhood vaccinations. Findings reinforced the social norm that most intended to vaccinate their soon-to-be born child as recommended and had high confidence in the effectiveness, value, and safety of childhood vaccines. Most expressed interest in vaccine information but were not active information seekers and relatively few had received vaccine information from someone directly involved in their care. Though many were familiar with the benefits of vaccines, more proactive efforts by healthcare providers with first-time mothers during pregnancy could foster stronger understanding of vaccination recommendations and improved protection of children against preventable diseases.

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Languages

  • English

Publication year

2015

Journal

American Journal of Preventive Medicine

Volume

49

Issue

6

Type

Journal article

Categories

  • Service delivery

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  • Demand

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http://www.ajpmonline.org/article/S0749-3797(15)00352-9/fulltext

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