Health Belief Model efficacy in explaining and predicting intention or uptake influenza vaccination during pregnancy
Authors
Francesca Zambri, Alessia Quattrini, Ilaria Perilli, Stefania Spila Alegiani, Francesca Marchetti, Sofia Colaceci, Angela Giusti
Abstract
Introduction. The influenza vaccination is a priority during pregnancy due to infection-related-outcomes. The study aim is to assess the acceptance by women of influenza vaccination during pregnancy based on Health Belief Model (HBM).
Methods. A multicentre observational study was carried out with a convenience sample of 300 respondents.
Results. Most women (53.7%) declared that they worried to contract influenza during pregnancy and 80.7% of them agreed that there is a risk of contracting influenza during the first months of life. Vaccine benefits (ORa 4.3 CI 95% 1.7-10.9 p<0.01), information on vaccination (ORa 2.6 CI 95% 1.2-5.5 p<0.01) and trust in guidelines (ORa 3.5 CI 95% 1.6-7.3 p<0.01) are some factors associated with intent/vaccination during pregnancy.
Conclusions. HBM confirms its effectiveness in explaining/predicting health behaviours. It’s necessary to create trust in the vaccinations trough an integrated work of health professionals to set up training programs and to provide effective health communication.
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