Table 3 Main reasons for predicted maternal influenza acceptance and refusal
Predicted maternal influenza acceptance | Predicted maternal influenza refusal |
|---|---|
Receiving a recommendation from HCW (63.2%) | Influenza is not a severe disease (39.7%) |
The vaccination is protecting the unborn child (58.3%) | The vaccination is not necessary (good health) (21.6%) |
The vaccination is protecting the mother (53.8%) | Too many vaccinations during pregnancy (18.8%) |
The vaccination is safe during pregnancy (46.2%) | Low effectiveness of influenza vaccination (17.2%) |
Receiving a recommendation from the government (43.3%) | Against all vaccinations during pregnancy (4.4%) |
Influenza is a severe disease for the newborn (23.2%) | Not enough information about advantages and disadvantages (3.0%) |
Other countries already implemented this vaccination (11.3%) | Fear of or experienced many side effects of the influenza vaccination (2.2%) |