Practice and attitudes towards immunization among Lebanese obstetricians and gynecologists.
Hum Vaccin Immunother
; 14(6): 1501-1508, 2018 06 03.
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ABSTRACT
We designed our study to evaluate the knowledge and immunization practices among Lebanese obstetricians and gynecologists (OBGYN) for women of different age groups. Anonymous questionnaires were used to assess the knowledge and immunization practices among OBGYN. The survey was conducted at the annual meeting of the Lebanese Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology on November 13-15, 2014. Data collected included demographics, type of practice, academic background and familiarity with vaccine guidelines. Descriptive statistical methods were used to evaluate the responses. The response rate was 54.8% (114/208). Only 62.3% (71/114) recommend vaccination(s) to pregnant women with only 25.9% of those who recommend the Tdap vaccine for pregnant women giving it during the recommended third trimester. In addition, 52.6% are unaware of the CDC/ACIP immunization schedule for women in general. However, 83.0% (93/112) of respondents are willing to integrate vaccination in their practice. Our study highlights several gaps in the knowledge of Lebanese OBGYN regarding vaccination in addition to practices that are not in full accordance with common guidelines. Measures should be taken to spread proper awareness of the proper guidelines among Lebanese practitioners.
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Assunto principal:
Competência Profissional
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Atitude do Pessoal de Saúde
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Imunização
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Pessoal de Saúde
Tipo de estudo:
Guideline
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Qualitative_research
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
País como assunto:
Asia
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En
Ano de publicação:
2018
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Article