Affiliation:
1. Unit of Obstetrics and Gynecology Buzzi Hospital—ASST Fatebenefratelli Sacco University of Milan Milan Italy
2. Italian Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics Rome Italy
Abstract
AbstractObjectivesThe authors aimed to assess the characteristics and integration of immunization services into the prenatal care provided by maternity care units (MCUs) in Italy.MethodsA cross‐sectional nationwide study using a web‐based survey was conducted from June to August 2021. The study population consisted of 342 obstetricians/gynecologists (OB/GYNs), members of the Italian Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics, and heads of MCUs. The main outcome was to assess the performance of several vaccine‐related services among the surveyed MCUs.ResultsOverall, 112 of 342 MCUs completed the survey, for an overall response rate of 32.7%. Almost all MCUs (96.4%) provided vaccine information, but only 22% had an onsite vaccination clinic. Less than half (43.8%) offered vaccines during prenatal visits and 75% of those sites required women to set up an extra appointment for vaccination. Although 68% MCUs recorded vaccines administered, only 20% of them managed to record vaccines in their own medical records. The institutional‐logistic issues were the most voted vaccination barrier (40.2%).ConclusionsInstitutional barriers and lack of certain vaccine‐related services offered during prenatal care in Italian MCUs might be responsible for many missed vaccination opportunities. Embedding maternal immunization programs within the current prenatal care services might optimize vaccine coverage.
Subject
Obstetrics and Gynecology,General Medicine
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1. Editorial: Vaccinations and women's reproductive health;International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics;2023-06-17