A Qualitative Study of Views and Experiences of Women and Health Care Professionals about Free Maternal Vaccinations Administered at Community Pharmacies

Vaccines

Helen Petousis-Harris¹  Natalie Gauld²  CameronC. Grant²  Samuel Martin³  Felicity Dumble⁴  Owen Sinclair⁵ 

[1] Department of General Practice and Primary Health Care, University of Auckland, Auckland 1023, New Zealand;Department of Paediatrics: Child and Youth Health, University of Auckland, 2 Park Rd, Auckland 1023, New Zealand;Huntly West Pharmacy, Huntly 3700, New Zealand;Waikato District Health Board, Hamilton 3204, New Zealand;Waitematā Hospital, Auckland 0610, New Zealand;

关键词: maternal vaccination;    community pharmacy;    access to medicines;    pertussis;    influenza;    health policy;   

DOI  :  10.3390/vaccines8020152

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Background: A policy to extend funding of maternal pregnancy influenza and pertussis vaccinations to community pharmacies could address low pregnancy vaccine uptake. The policy has been implemented in one region in New Zealand. This study explored the views and experiences of women eligible for the vaccines and health care professionals regarding funded maternal vaccinations in pharmacy. Methods: Women in late pregnancy or with an infant, and midwives, pharmacists, and general practice staff were selected purposively and interviewed regarding maternal vaccinations and the new policy, including their awareness and views of the funded vaccinations in pharmacies, and how this policy worked in practice. Enablers and barriers to vaccination by pharmacists were explored. Interviews were transcribed and analysed using a framework approach. Results: Fifty-three interviews were conducted. Most women and health care professionals viewed funded maternal vaccinations in pharmacies positively with respect to increasing awareness and providing delivery options. Many women received messages from pharmacies. Most pharmacies used posters, leaflets and/or verbal explanation to pregnant women to raise awareness of the vaccinations. Not all pharmacies provided these vaccinations, and frontline staff could help to raise awareness. Conclusion: Funded maternal vaccinations in pharmacies are generally well accepted and provide an opportunity to increase uptake and prevent disease.

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