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[Knowledge and attitudes toward vaccination among midwives in Quebec]
Eve Dubé1, Maryline Vivion, Alena Valderrama
1Institut national de santé publique du Québec 2400, av. D'Estimauville, G1E 7G9 Québec, Québec.
Sante Publique (Vandoeuvre-Les-Nancy, France)
|May 28, 2013
Summary
Quebec midwives prioritize informed choice in vaccination decisions, often seeking diverse information sources. Many midwives reported a lack of comprehensive, unbiased vaccination data to guide patients.
Area of Science:
- Midwifery
- Public Health
- Immunization Practices
Context:
- Vaccine acceptance among Quebec midwives is under-researched.
- Midwifery practice in Quebec is guided by established laws and a core philosophy.
- The study explored knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding immunization.
Purpose:
- To investigate Quebec midwives' perspectives on vaccination.
- To understand how midwives facilitate informed choice for patients regarding immunizations.
Summary:
- Semi-structured interviews with 25 midwives and students in 2010 revealed that informed choice is central to midwifery philosophy.
- Midwives use various sources, including government data and naturopathic texts, to present vaccination pros and cons.
- Participants identified challenges in accessing unbiased vaccine information, with concerns often focusing on schedules and combination vaccines.
Impact:
- Highlights the critical role of midwifery philosophy, particularly informed choice, in patient care decisions.
- Identifies a need for improved access to balanced and comprehensive vaccination information for healthcare providers.
- Informs strategies to support midwives in counseling patients on vaccination.
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