title: Perception and Attitudes of Korean Obstetricians about Maternal Influenza Vaccination.
abstract: Pregnant women are prioritized to receive influenza vaccination. However, the maternal influenza vaccination rate has been low in Korea. To identify potential barriers for the vaccination of pregnant women against influenza, a survey using a questionnaire on the perceptions and attitudes about maternal influenza vaccination was applied to Korean obstetricians between May and August of 2014. A total of 473 respondents participated in the survey. Most respondents (94.8%, 442/466) recognized that influenza vaccination was required for pregnant women. In addition, 92.8% (410/442) respondents knew that the incidence of adverse events following influenza vaccination is not different between pregnant and non-pregnant women. However, 26.5% (124/468) obstetricians strongly recommended influenza vaccination to pregnant women. The concern about adverse events following influenza vaccination was considered as a major barrier for the promotion of maternal influenza vaccination by healthcare providers. Providing professional information and education about maternal influenza vaccination will enhance the perception of obstetricians about influenza vaccination to pregnant women and will be helpful to improve maternal influenza vaccination coverage in Korea.
authors.affiliation: Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.; Asia Pacific Influenza Institute, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Ji Yun
authors.identifier: 0000-0001-8541-5704
authors.initials: JY
authors.lastname: Noh
authors.affiliation: Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym University College of Medicine, Chuncheon, Korea .
authors.forename: Yu Bin
authors.identifier: 0000-0001-5183-1996
authors.initials: YB
authors.lastname: Seo
authors.affiliation: Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.; Asia Pacific Influenza Institute, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Joon Young
authors.identifier: 0000-0002-0148-7194
authors.initials: JY
authors.lastname: Song
authors.affiliation: Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.; Asia Pacific Influenza Institute, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Won Suk
authors.identifier: 0000-0001-5874-4764
authors.initials: WS
authors.lastname: Choi
authors.affiliation: Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym University College of Medicine, Chuncheon, Korea .
authors.forename: Jacob
authors.identifier: 0000-0002-7041-065X
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.affiliation: Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.; Asia Pacific Influenza Institute, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Eunju
authors.identifier: 0000-0001-8058-7136
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Jung
authors.affiliation: Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.; Asia Pacific Influenza Institute, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Seonghui
authors.identifier: 0000-0003-3698-0007
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kang
authors.affiliation: Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.; Asia Pacific Influenza Institute, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Min Joo
authors.identifier: 0000-0002-2739-0948
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Choi
authors.affiliation: Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.; Asia Pacific Influenza Institute, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Jiho
authors.identifier: 0000-0002-6197-1789
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Jun
authors.affiliation: Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.; Asia Pacific Influenza Institute, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Jin Gu
authors.identifier: 0000-0003-3283-1880
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Yoon
authors.affiliation: Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.; Asia Pacific Influenza Institute, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Saem Na
authors.identifier: 0000-0002-1499-7273
authors.initials: SN
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.affiliation: Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.; Asia Pacific Influenza Institute, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Hakjun
authors.identifier: 0000-0002-1193-8948
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Hyun
authors.affiliation: Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Inha University College of Medicine, Incheon, Korea .
authors.forename: Jin-Soo
authors.identifier: 0000-0001-7862-5519
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.affiliation: Korean Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Seoul, Korea .
authors.forename: Hojin
authors.identifier: 0000-0002-9157-686X
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Cheong
authors.affiliation: Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.; Asia Pacific Influenza Institute, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Hee Jin
authors.identifier: 0000-0002-2532-1463
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Cheong
authors.affiliation: Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.; Asia Pacific Influenza Institute, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Woo Joo
authors.identifier: 0000-0002-4546-3880
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: Kim
mesh_terms: D044466:Asian People; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007252:Influenza Vaccines / Q000276:immunology*; D007251:Influenza, Human / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008429:Maternal Welfare; D010465:Perception; D010820:Physicians / Q000523:psychology*; D011247:Pregnancy; D037841:Pregnant People; D056910:Republic of Korea; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014611:Vaccination
chemical_list: D007252:Influenza Vaccines
keywords: Influenza Vaccines; Maternal Welfare; Pregnant Women