Article
Immunology
Erika Zoe Lopatynsky-Reyes, Enrique Chacon-Cruz, Michael Greenberg, Ralf Clemens, Sue Ann Costa Clemens
Summary: The knowledge and beliefs of Mexican OBGYNs and FPs regarding influenza during pregnancy and the importance of influenza vaccination are not optimal.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jan Kyncl, Monika Liptakova, Jana Kostalova, Marek Maly, Marcela Krizova, Hynek Herman, Katerina Fabianova
Summary: This study aimed to determine the influenza vaccination coverage (IVC) among pregnant women and provide source data for further activities. The results showed that less than 2% of the 4,617 pregnant women surveyed had received the influenza vaccine during pregnancy. The study also found that only 21% of pregnant women knew that it was possible to get vaccinated against influenza during pregnancy. The most common sources of information influencing vaccination decisions were the Internet, media, and general practitioners.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Stefania Bruno, Lorenza Nachira, Leonardo Villani, Viria Beccia, Andrea Di Pilla, Domenico Pascucci, Gianluigi Quaranta, Brigida Carducci, Antonietta Spadea, Gianfranco Damiani, Antonio Lanzone, Bruno Federico, Patrizia Laurenti
Summary: This study aimed to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on pregnant women's knowledge, beliefs, and trust in vaccination and healthcare services. The findings suggest that the pandemic may have positively influenced pregnant women's knowledge and perceptions about vaccines, but had a slight negative impact on their trust in healthcare services.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Chrysoula Taskou, Antigoni Sarantaki, Apostolos Beloukas, Vasiliki E. Georgakopoulou, Georgios Daskalakis, Petros Papalexis, Aikaterini Lykeridou
Summary: Immunizations during pregnancy are vital for perinatal care, yet the rates of influenza vaccination among pregnant women are low due to a lack of clear recommendations from healthcare providers. This study aims to assess healthcare professionals' knowledge and attitudes towards influenza vaccination and their recommendations during the perinatal period.
Article
Immunology
Tracy A. Becerra-Culqui, Darios Getahun, Vicki Chiu, Lina S. Sy, Hung Fu Tseng
Summary: This study investigated the association between prenatal influenza vaccination or infection and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in offspring. The findings showed no association between prenatal influenza vaccination or infection and ASD risk in children.
CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Jose Q Filho, Francisco S. Junior, Thaisy B. R. Lima, Vania A. F. Viana, Jaqueline S. Burgoa, Alberto M. Soares, Alvaro M. Leite, Simone A. Herron, Hunter L. Newland, Kunaal S. Sarnaik, Gabriel F. Hanson, Jason A. Papin, Sean R. Moore, Aldo A. M. Lima
Summary: The study in Ceara, Brazil found that seasonal influenza transmission starts before national vaccination campaigns, leading to negative perinatal outcomes such as decreased birth weight and increased prematurity rates. It suggests that earlier national immunization campaigns can provide better protection for pregnant women and their fetuses in Ceara and beyond.
EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Cynthia M. Rand, Robin Bender, Sharon G. Humiston, Christina Albertin, Courtney Olson-Chen, Judy Chen, Yung-Shee J. Hsu, Sitaram Vangala, Peter G. Szilagyi
Summary: This study assessed obstetric providers' attitudes and practices related to influenza and Tdap vaccination in four large health systems in New York (NY) and California (CA). The results showed that although most providers considered maternal vaccination important, there is room for improvement in increasing vaccination rates and emphasizing the importance of maternal vaccination for infant health.
JOURNAL OF WOMENS HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Cynthia M. Rand, Robin Bender, Sharon G. Humiston, Christina Albertin, Courtney Olson-Chen, Judy Chen, Yung-Shee J. Hsu, Sitaram Vangala, Peter G. Szilagyi
Summary: This study assessed obstetric providers' attitudes and practices related to influenza and Tdap vaccination in four large health systems in New York and California. Results showed that while most providers consider influenza and Tdap vaccination important during pregnancy, there is room for improvement in focusing on the importance of maternal vaccination to the health of the infant, and increasing the use of office systems to improve vaccination during pregnancy.
JOURNAL OF WOMENS HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Immunology
Annette K. Regan, Flor M. Munoz
Summary: Pregnant women are at higher risk of severe complications following influenza infection, making them a high priority group for immunization. Current evidence supports the safety and effectiveness of influenza vaccination during pregnancy, with further research needed to inform policy development and implementation strategies.
EXPERT REVIEW OF VACCINES
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Huimin Yin, Qingqing You, Jing Wu, Lianji Jin
Summary: In the context of the COVID-19 global pandemic, promoting influenza knowledge and vaccine is important for reducing the risk of dual pandemics. A cross-sectional survey was conducted to explore the knowledge gap regarding influenza and vaccine among Chinese groups of different socioeconomic statuses. The study found that internet media use helps narrow the knowledge gap between groups with different education levels.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Hannah Welshman, Stephan Dombrowski, Aileen Grant, Vivien Swanson, Alex Goudreau, Sinead Currie
Summary: This systematic review explored the preconception knowledge, beliefs, and behaviors of women and men of childbearing age. The study found that cultural, individual, social, and psychological factors play an important role in behavior change before conception. The development of online resources may help increase accessibility to health information for individuals in different cultural contexts and stages of pregnancy planning.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Matthew F. Daley, Liza M. Reifler, Jo Ann Shoup, Jason M. Glanz, Allison L. Naleway, Michael L. Jackson, Simon J. Hambidge, Huong McLean, Elyse O. Kharbanda, Nicola P. Klein, Bruno J. Lewin, Eric S. Weintraub, Michael M. McNeil, Hilda Razzaghi, James A. Singleton
Summary: This study aimed to validate the accuracy of electronic health record (EHR)-based influenza vaccination data among pregnant women and assess the differences between survey respondents and nonrespondents in demographic characteristics and EHR-based vaccination status. The results showed that EHR-based influenza vaccination data were generally concordant with self-report, and new data sources and approaches may be needed to enhance influenza vaccination surveillance efforts.
PUBLIC HEALTH REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Malak Alame, Malak Kaddoura, Samer Kharroubi, Fatima Ezzeddine, Ghadir Hassan, Marwa Diab El-Harakeh, Lubna Al Ariqi, Abdinasir Abubaker, Hassan Zaraket
Summary: Despite positive attitudes towards the influenza vaccine, the vaccination rate among healthcare workers in Lebanon remains low. Factors such as self, family, and community protection are key enablers for vaccination, while concerns about viral evolution, vaccine efficacy and side effects, and cost are major barriers to vaccination.
HUMAN VACCINES & IMMUNOTHERAPEUTICS
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Emily R. Goggins, Rachel Williams, Tesia G. Kim, Jenna C. Adams, Miah J. Davis, Michelle McIntosh, Michelle Uzor, Franklyn Geary, Denise J. Jamieson, Sheree L. Boulet
Summary: Despite stagnant maternal influenza vaccine acceptance rates, pregnant women who initially refuse may eventually choose to be vaccinated, with perceived barriers being the most common reason for refusal. Continued promotion of influenza vaccination during pregnancy is crucial for vaccine uptake. Women who are race discordant with their healthcare providers are more likely to be vaccinated compared to those who are race concordant.
JOURNAL OF WOMENS HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Alexandra Brixner, Susanne Brandstetter, Merle M. Boehmer, Birgit Seelbach-Goebel, Michael Melter, Michael Kabesch, Christian Apfelbacher
Summary: This study examined the prevalence and determinants of provider recommendation for influenza vaccination and vaccination uptake during pregnancy in Germany. The results showed that only 20.3% of pregnant women received a vaccination recommendation, with a vaccination uptake rate of 13%. Higher risk pregnancy increased the odds of receiving a vaccination recommendation, while pregnancy onset in seasons other than spring reduced the chance of recommendation. Having received a recommendation strongly influenced vaccination uptake, highlighting the importance of physician awareness to increase vaccination uptake and prevent influenza-related complications in pregnant women.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Kristin Vahle, Julia W. Gargano, Rayleen M. Lewis, Troy D. Querec, Elizabeth R. Unger, Robert A. Bednarczyk, Lauri E. Markowitz
Summary: The prevalence of any HPV, high-risk HPV, and non-high-risk HPV decreases with age in a cohort of women born between 1950 and 1979, indicating that the decline in HPV prevalence cannot be solely attributed to birth cohort differences.
JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Mallory K. Ellingson, Robert A. Bednarczyk, Sean T. O'Leary, Jason L. Schwartz, Eugene D. Shapiro, Linda M. Niccolai
Summary: Health care provider recommendations play a crucial role in parents' decisions to vaccinate their adolescents. However, the delivery of high-quality recommendations for vaccination varies widely. Factors influencing providers' recommendations include attitudes and beliefs, patient characteristics, community context, and vaccine policies. A multi-level framework is proposed to understand and improve providers' recommendations.
JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Chia-shi Wang, Rinchen Doma, Adrianna L. Westbrook, Jillian Johnson, Evan J. Anderson, Larry A. Greenbaum, Shaheen A. Rana, Roshan P. George, Rouba Garro, Anjali Khanna-Farber, Cam Escoffery, Robert A. Bednarczyk
Summary: This study examined COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among parents of children with chronic kidney disease or hypertension. The results showed that two-thirds of parents were unsure or unwilling to vaccinate their child against COVID-19. Additionally, hesitancy toward routine childhood and influenza vaccination was associated with hesitancy toward COVID-19 vaccines. Therefore, it is necessary to enhance communication of vaccine information relevant to kidney patients in an accessible manner to reduce vaccine hesitancy.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF KIDNEY DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Chad A. Melton, Brianna M. White, Robert L. Davis, Robert A. Bednarczyk, Arash Shaban-Nejad
Summary: This study investigated public sentiment related to COVID-19 vaccines on two popular social media platforms, Twitter and Reddit, and found that there were differences in sentiment expression between the two platforms, but they displayed similar trends during key vaccine-related events. Twitter and Reddit continue to be valuable data sources for public health officials to strengthen vaccine confidence and combat misinformation. Comprehensive educational delivery systems tailored to public sentiment and promoting digital literacy, health information-seeking behavior, and precision health promotion are necessary to address the spread of misinformation.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Matthew Z. Dudley, Saad B. Omer, Sean T. O'Leary, Rupali J. Limaye, Mallory K. Ellingson, Christine Spina, Sarah E. Brewer, Robert A. Bednarczyk, Allison T. Chamberlain, Fauzia Malik, Paula M. Frew, Cathy Church-Balin, Laura E. Riley, Kevin A. Ault, Walter A. Orenstein, Neal A. Halsey, Daniel A. Salmon
Summary: MomsTalkShots, an individually tailored educational application, improved pregnant women's and mothers' knowledge and attitudes towards vaccines. It increased perceived risk of maternal influenza disease, confidence in influenza vaccine efficacy, and vaccine knowledge. The program also reduced vaccine safety concerns and increased trust in vaccine information from healthcare professionals.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Olufunto A. Olusanya, Brianna White, Fauzia Malik, Kyra A. Hester, Robert L. Davis, Robert A. Bednarczyk, Arash Shaban-Nejad
Summary: This study explored the perceptions and experiences of adolescent healthcare providers regarding routine vaccination services during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study found that patient-provider communication, effective use of presumptive languaging, provider's continuing education/training, periodic reminders/recall messages, and other factors contribute to the improvement of adolescent HPV vaccine uptake. The COVID-19 pandemic has adversely impacted preventive adolescent services.
Article
Immunology
Kimberly H. Nguyen, Ruitong Zhao, Corey Mullins, Laura Corlin, Paul Beninger, Robert A. Bednarczyk
Summary: This study analyzed the vaccination patterns and factors associated with the immunization status of U.S. children aged 19 to 35 months. The study found that from 2015 to 2020, the proportion of children completing the recommended schedule increased, while the proportion following alternative or unknown schedules was lowest. Additionally, the percentage of children not up-to-date with vaccinations decreased. However, there was no change in the percentage of children receiving zero vaccinations. The study also found that lower-income or uninsured families were more likely to follow alternative or unknown schedules or not be up-to-date with vaccines. Therefore, increased efforts are needed to promote timely adherence to recommended vaccination schedules, especially among populations with significant disparities in coverage, through tailored approaches to increase confidence in and access to vaccines.
Article
Immunology
Kyra A. Hester, Zoe Sakas, Anna S. Ellis, Anindya S. Bose, Roopa Darwar, Jhalak Gautam, Chandni Jaishwal, Hanleigh James, Pinar Keskinocak, Dima Nazzal, Emily Awino Ogutu, Katie Rodriguez, Francisco Castillo Zunino, Sameer Dixit, Robert A. Bednarczyk, Matthew C. Freeman, Vaccine Exemplars Res Consortium
Summary: This study examined the critical success factors that contributed to substantial improvements in routine childhood immunization coverage in Nepal. The factors identified include the codification of health as a human right, national and multi-national partnerships, tailored pro-vaccine messaging, female Community Health Volunteers, and the fostering of collective responsibility and community ownership. The findings suggest that the success of Nepal's national immunization program was driven by the engagement and understanding of beneficiaries, as well as consistent commitment and collaboration among the government, community, and partners.
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Robert A. Bednarczyk, Noel T. Brewer, Melissa B. Gilkey, Sherri Zorn, Rebecca B. Perkins, Kristin Oliver, Debbie Saslow
Summary: The ACIP has recommended HPV vaccination for adolescents since 2006, but its uptake has lagged behind other adolescent vaccines. The ACIP recommends starting HPV vaccination at 11-12 y, with 9 y as an option. This commentary summarizes the current recommendations and evidence regarding HPV vaccination starting at 9 y, and suggests future directions for research and implementation.
HUMAN VACCINES & IMMUNOTHERAPEUTICS
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Robert A. Bednarczyk, Heather M. Brandt
Summary: Despite being recommended for routine adolescent use, HPV vaccination uptake in the United States lags behind that of other vaccines such as Tdap and MCV4. Initiating the vaccine series at a younger age, as early as 9 years old, may help improve HPV vaccination rates. This study analyzed data from the NIS-Teen and found that 4.0% of US adolescents initiated HPV vaccination at 9-10 years old, with higher rates among younger birth cohorts. Completion rates for the vaccine series were highest after 3-4 years, with 93% of 13-year-olds completing the series after initiating at ages 9-10.
HUMAN VACCINES & IMMUNOTHERAPEUTICS
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Brianna M. White, Chad Melton, Parya Zareie, Robert L. Davis, Robert A. Bednarczyk, Arash Shaban-Nejad
Summary: This paper examines the role of social messaging shared by Persons in the Public Eye in shaping public opinion and online discourse during the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic. The study suggests that the emotions expressed by public figures on social media have consistently influenced public sentiment and discourse.
BMJ HEALTH & CARE INFORMATICS
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Mariam Dvalishvili, Soban Ahmad, Ahmed Hassaan Qavi, Sivakumar Ardhanari
Summary: This article presents a rare case of bivalvular infective endocarditis and highlights the importance of early recognition.
CLINICAL CASE REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Health Policy & Services
Milkie Vu, Danny Ta, Carla J. Berg, Robert A. Bednarczyk, Victoria N. Huynh, Adrian R. King, Cam Escoffery
Summary: This study examined the factors influencing HPV vaccine decision-making among U.S. Vietnamese mothers, identifying multi-level barriers such as provider recommendations, clinic promotion, and patient misconceptions. Efforts to address these barriers are needed to promote HPV vaccine acceptance and uptake among U.S. Vietnamese communities.
JOURNAL OF HEALTH CARE FOR THE POOR AND UNDERSERVED
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Wintana Bairu, Adrian R. King, Robert A. Bednarczyk
Summary: In the US, while acceptance of adolescent vaccines is high among caregivers, HPV vaccination rates remain low. This study aims to explore caregivers' motivators and barriers towards vaccinating their adolescents against HPV. The study identified barriers such as the inability to establish a trusting patient-provider relationship and issues with HPV vaccine messaging, and motivators such as caregivers' intrinsic need to protect their adolescents and trust in healthcare providers. Improving patient-provider relationships and providing reliable vaccine information may increase HPV vaccine acceptance among caregivers.
JOURNAL OF PREVENTION
(2022)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Uzma Rani, Ellen Darabaner, Michael Seserman, Robert A. Bednarczyk, Jana Shaw
Summary: This article reviews the impact of public education on HPV vaccine uptake. The study found that delivering HPV-related education through authoritative sources and engaging parents can improve vaccination rates among adolescents and young adults. Community engagement also plays an important role in vaccine uptake among minority populations.
JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH MANAGEMENT AND PRACTICE
(2022)
