Obstetrician–Gynecologists' Practices and Perceived Knowledge Regarding Immunization

Background Obstetrician–gynecologists can play a key role in providing appropriate vaccinations to women of childbearing age. Purpose This study investigated immunization knowledge and practices, and opinions concerning potential barriers to immunization, among obstetrician-gynecologists. Methods In...

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Published in:American journal of preventive medicine 2009-09, Vol.37 (3), p.231-234
Main Authors: Power, Michael L., PhD, Leddy, Meaghan A., MA, Anderson, Britta L., BA, Gall, Stanley A., MD, Gonik, Bernard, MD, Schulkin, Jay, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
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Clinical Competence
Female
Gynecology
Health Care Surveys
Humans
Internal Medicine
Male
Obstetrics
Practice Patterns, Physicians
United States
Vaccination - utilization
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Summary:Background Obstetrician–gynecologists can play a key role in providing appropriate vaccinations to women of childbearing age. Purpose This study investigated immunization knowledge and practices, and opinions concerning potential barriers to immunization, among obstetrician-gynecologists. Methods In 2007, surveys were sent to Collaborative Ambulatory Research Network members, a representative sample of practicing Fellows of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; 394 responded (51.2%). Data analysis was completed in 2008. Results Most responding obstetrician–gynecologists disagreed that “routine screening for vaccine-preventable diseases falls outside of the routine practice of an ob/gyn.” A majority (78.7%) stock and administer at least some vaccines. Among those who stock vaccines, 91.0% stock the human papillomavirus vaccine, and 66.8% stock the influenza vaccine. All other vaccines were stocked by
ISSN:0749-3797
1873-2607
DOI:10.1016/j.amepre.2009.05.019