The primary research aim of this project is to test the effectiveness of a comprehensive, evidence-based vaccine promotion package implemented in the obstetric setting on increasing the likelihood that a pregnant woman in Georgia will receive an influenza and/or pertussis vaccine.
The primary research aim of this project is to test the effectiveness of a comprehensive, evidence-based vaccine promotion package implemented in the obstetric setting on increasing the likelihood that a pregnant woman in Georgia will receive an influenza vaccine and/or Tdap vaccine before delivery. A secondary research aim assesses whether the comprehensive package improves maternal knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs regarding maternal and infant vaccination. The intervention package will include evidence-based components aimed at the practice-level, provider-level, and patient level and will be tested through a cluster-randomized trial design. The primary outcome measure is influenza vaccine receipt during pregnancy. The secondary outcomes include 1) receipt of pertussis (Tdap) vaccination during pregnancy, and 2) changes in maternal knowledge, attitudes and beliefs regarding maternal and infant vaccination. The primary hypothesis is that implementation of a comprehensive vaccine promotion package in the obstetric setting will increase the likelihood that a pregnant woman receives an influenza and/or pertussis vaccination.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
330
"P3" stands for Practice, Provider, and Patient level vaccine promotion package. The 5 obstetric practices randomized to the intervention arm will receive this comprehensive influenza and Tdap vaccine promotion package at the beginning of the study. Physicians and staff will be familiarized with each component, and practices will be instructed to implement each component to the best of their ability. The components include: posters, educational brochures, lapel buttons, provider-to-patient talking points, lists of nearby locations offering flu and/or Tdap vaccines (if not offered by the practice), identification of a "vaccine champion" within the practice, provider and staff training on vaccination during pregnancy, and use of an interactive, tablet-based educational tutorial for patients.
Athens OBGYN
Athens, Georgia, United States
Women's Healthcare Associates
Athens, Georgia, United States
Emory Clinic A, Clifton Road Clinic
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Receipt of influenza vaccine during pregnancy
Our primary outcome is receipt of a 2012 - 2013 seasonal influenza vaccine during a participant's current pregnancy, before she delivers her child(ren).
Time frame: Participants will be followed for the remaining duration of their pregnancy, which will range from approximately 2 weeks to 7 months depending upon their gestation at enrollment.
Receipt of Tdap vaccine during pregnancy
A secondary outcome is receipt of a Tdap vaccine during a participant's current pregnancy, before she delivers her child(ren).
Time frame: Participants will be followed for the remaining duration of their pregnancy, which will range from approximately 2 weeks to 7 months depending upon their gestation at enrollment.
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Women's Center of Athens
Bogart, Georgia, United States
North Pointe OB/GYN
Cumming, Georgia, United States
Southern Crescent Women's Health Care
Fayetteville, Georgia, United States
W.T. Anderson Health Center - MCCG
Macon, Georgia, United States
My OB/GYN
Riverdale, Georgia, United States
New Millennium OB/GYN
Riverdale, Georgia, United States
Statesboro OB/GYN Specialists
Statesboro, Georgia, United States
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