Structured Antenatal Counselling Improves Maternal Influenza and Pertussis Uptake: A Prospective Comparative Study in Greece - Scorecard - MDSpire
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Enhanced Antenatal Counseling Increases Vaccination Rates for Influenza and Pertussis Among Mothers: A Comparative Prospective Study Conducted in Greece

  • By

  • A. Drougia

  • F. Ladomenou

  • E. Sourla

  • A. Klapas

  • P. Pappa

  • C. Skendou

  • M. Paschopoulos

  • V. Giapros

  • June 1, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Enhanced Antenatal Counseling Increases Vaccination Rates for Influenza and Pertussis Among Mothers: A Comparative Prospective Study Conducted in Greece

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionMaternal vaccination for influenza and pertussis
Key MechanismsStructured provider-initiated counseling and educational materials
Target PopulationPregnant women receiving antenatal care
Care SettingUniversity Hospital of Ioannina, Greece

Key Highlights

  • Vaccination during pregnancy reduces risks of severe maternal morbidity and early infant infection.
  • Counseling practices significantly influence maternal vaccine acceptance.
  • Low maternal vaccination coverage persists despite national recommendations.
  • A structured counseling intervention was implemented to improve vaccination rates.
  • Vaccination status was verified through electronic medical records.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Assess maternal vaccination status during routine antenatal visits.

Management

  • Implement structured counseling protocols for influenza and pertussis vaccinations.

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Document counseling and vaccination status in medical records.

Risks

  • Low vaccination rates can lead to increased maternal and infant morbidity.

Patient & Prescribing Data

Pregnant women attending antenatal care at a tertiary hospital.

Vaccines for influenza and pertussis are recommended and reimbursed.

Clinical Best Practices

  • Provide standardized counseling supported by educational materials.
  • Encourage proactive prescription of vaccines during antenatal visits.
  • Address structural barriers to vaccination access.

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Original Source(s)

Structured Antenatal Counselling Improves Maternal Influenza and Pertussis Uptake: A Prospective Comparative Study in Greece

  • by A. Drougia, F. Ladomenou, E. Sourla, A. Klapas, P. Pappa, C. Skendou, M. Paschopoulos, V. Giapros

  • June 1, 2026

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