Pertussis immunization in paediatric healthcare workers: Knowledge,attitudes, beliefs,and behaviour |
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Authors: | Karina A Top Beth A Halperin Darlene Baxendale Donna MacKinnon-Cameron Scott A Halperin |
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Institution: | 1. Department of Pediatrics, Dalhousie University, IWK Health Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada;2. Canadian Center for Vaccinology, Dalhousie University, IWK Health Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
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Abstract: | Healthcare workers’ (HCWs) knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs regarding pertussis immunization were assessed and compared to the rate of vaccine uptake. A questionnaire was distributed to employees at a paediatric and maternity tertiary care centre. Respondents were then offered a dose of the tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis vaccine (Tdap) at a free vaccine clinic. In total, 529 out of 3051 (17%) employees completed the survey and 61 received the Tdap vaccine. Although 76% of participants were willing to be immunized, only 15% presented to the clinic. There is a widespread acceptance of pertussis immunization among paediatric HCWs. Stated intentions may be poorly predictive of behaviour. Education and institutional or public funding may improve vaccine uptake. |
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Keywords: | Pertussis Vaccine Healthcare worker |
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