P3-MumBubVax intervention adaptation for general practitioners: A qualitative interview study.

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• General Practice
• Vaccinology

Background:

• General practitioners (GPs) are primary sources of vaccine information for expectant parents.
• Existing interventions like P3-MumBubVax primarily target midwives, leaving a gap in GP support for maternal vaccine discussions.
• Limited interventions exist to support GPs in discussing maternal vaccinations.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore Australian GPs' attitudes, practices, and educational needs regarding maternal vaccine recommendations.
• To inform the adaptation of the P3-MumBubVax intervention for primary care settings.
• To enhance GP confidence and effectiveness in maternal vaccine communication.

Main Methods:

• Qualitative study involving semi-structured interviews with 30 Australian General Practitioners (GPs).
• Explored GPs' attitudes towards recommending maternal vaccines, communication strategies, and training preferences.
• Thematic template analysis was used to analyze interview data.

Main Results:

• GPs view vaccination as central to their role and generally feel confident discussing vaccines.
• GPs utilize various communication techniques for maternal vaccines before and during pregnancy.
• GPs expressed a preference for convenient, interactive training formats with readily available, up-to-date resources.

Conclusions:

• Findings support the adaptation of the P3-MumBubVax intervention for GPs.
• The adapted intervention will provide tailored resources, online communication training, and interactive learning modules.
• Enhancing GP support is crucial for improving maternal vaccine uptake.