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http://dx.doi.org/10.4069/kjwhn.2011.17.3.205

Perceptions Regarding Influenza Vaccination during Pregnancy among Childbearing Women  

Kang, Hee-Sun (Department of Nursing, Chung-Ang University)
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Women's Health Nursing / v.17, no.3, 2011 , pp. 205-214 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine womens' perceptions regarding influenza vaccination during pregnancy among Korean childbearing women. Methods: Data was collected using focus group interviews from June to September, 2010. Forty Korean women participated in 13 focus groups. After obtaining permission from participants, each session of the focus group was audio-taped and transcribed verbatim. The responses were analyzed utilizing qualitative content analysis. Results: Forty women ranging from 26 to 43 participated in the study. The major themes were safety concerns; effects of fetal protection and infection prevention; lack of perceived needs; and encouragement as well as concerns from others. Participants raised questions on whether the vaccine was safe and effective, and concerns about the potential harmful effect of influenza vaccine to their bodies and the fetus. The major reason for influenza vaccination during pregnancy was to protect self and fetus. Also, clinician's recommendation was the facilitating factors for influenza vaccination during pregnancy. Conclusion: The findings suggest that concerns associated with influenza vaccination should be considered when educating childbearing women about the influenza vaccine during pregnancy.
Keywords
Influenza vaccines; Women; Pregnancy; Perception;
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