Practice and attitudes towards immunization among Lebanese obstetricians and gynecologists
We designed our study to evaluate the knowledge and immunization practices among Lebanese obstetricians and gynecologists (OBGYN) for women of different age groups. Anonymous questionnaires were used to assess the knowledge and immunization practices among OBGYN. The survey was conducted at the annu...
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| author | Elie Hobeika Ihab M. Usta Rami Helou Salma Jabak Faysal El Kak Anwar H. Nassar |
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| description | We designed our study to evaluate the knowledge and immunization practices among Lebanese obstetricians and gynecologists (OBGYN) for women of different age groups. Anonymous questionnaires were used to assess the knowledge and immunization practices among OBGYN. The survey was conducted at the annual meeting of the Lebanese Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology on November 13–15, 2014. Data collected included demographics, type of practice, academic background and familiarity with vaccine guidelines. Descriptive statistical methods were used to evaluate the responses. The response rate was 54.8% (114/208). Only 62.3% (71/114) recommend vaccination(s) to pregnant women with only 25.9% of those who recommend the Tdap vaccine for pregnant women giving it during the recommended third trimester. In addition, 52.6% are unaware of the CDC/ACIP immunization schedule for women in general. However, 83.0% (93/112) of respondents are willing to integrate vaccination in their practice. Our study highlights several gaps in the knowledge of Lebanese OBGYN regarding vaccination in addition to practices that are not in full accordance with common guidelines. Measures should be taken to spread proper awareness of the proper guidelines among Lebanese practitioners. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-f6cd5154a5504f8cae4f9af90e4598752023-09-22T08:17:54ZengTaylor & Francis GroupHuman Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics2164-55152164-554X2018-06-011461501150810.1080/21645515.2018.14401631440163Practice and attitudes towards immunization among Lebanese obstetricians and gynecologistsElie Hobeika0Ihab M. Usta1Rami Helou2Salma Jabak3Faysal El Kak4Anwar H. Nassar5American University of Beirut Medical CenterAmerican University of Beirut Medical CenterAmerican University of Beirut Medical CenterAmerican University of Beirut Medical CenterAmerican University of Beirut Medical CenterAmerican University of Beirut Medical CenterWe designed our study to evaluate the knowledge and immunization practices among Lebanese obstetricians and gynecologists (OBGYN) for women of different age groups. Anonymous questionnaires were used to assess the knowledge and immunization practices among OBGYN. The survey was conducted at the annual meeting of the Lebanese Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology on November 13–15, 2014. Data collected included demographics, type of practice, academic background and familiarity with vaccine guidelines. Descriptive statistical methods were used to evaluate the responses. The response rate was 54.8% (114/208). Only 62.3% (71/114) recommend vaccination(s) to pregnant women with only 25.9% of those who recommend the Tdap vaccine for pregnant women giving it during the recommended third trimester. In addition, 52.6% are unaware of the CDC/ACIP immunization schedule for women in general. However, 83.0% (93/112) of respondents are willing to integrate vaccination in their practice. Our study highlights several gaps in the knowledge of Lebanese OBGYN regarding vaccination in addition to practices that are not in full accordance with common guidelines. Measures should be taken to spread proper awareness of the proper guidelines among Lebanese practitioners.http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/21645515.2018.1440163educationimmunizationobstetriciansprenatal carepregnancywomen's health issues |
| spellingShingle | Elie Hobeika Ihab M. Usta Rami Helou Salma Jabak Faysal El Kak Anwar H. Nassar Practice and attitudes towards immunization among Lebanese obstetricians and gynecologists Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics education immunization obstetricians prenatal care pregnancy women's health issues |
| title | Practice and attitudes towards immunization among Lebanese obstetricians and gynecologists |
| title_full | Practice and attitudes towards immunization among Lebanese obstetricians and gynecologists |
| title_fullStr | Practice and attitudes towards immunization among Lebanese obstetricians and gynecologists |
| title_full_unstemmed | Practice and attitudes towards immunization among Lebanese obstetricians and gynecologists |
| title_short | Practice and attitudes towards immunization among Lebanese obstetricians and gynecologists |
| title_sort | practice and attitudes towards immunization among lebanese obstetricians and gynecologists |
| topic | education immunization obstetricians prenatal care pregnancy women's health issues |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/21645515.2018.1440163 |
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