Insights into maternal pertussis vaccination counselling: a qualitative study on perspectives and experiences among midwives and gynaecologists in the Netherlands.

Background: Healthcare professionals (HCPs) play a significant role in the decision-making process of pregnant women on maternal vaccinations. Whereas a high proportion of HCPs discuss maternal vaccinations with pregnant women, confidence in discussing maternal vaccinations is lacking and HCPs experience inadequate training to discuss maternal vaccinations with pregnant women. Furthermore, different practical barriers might influence the consultation process, such as lack of time.

Maternal pertussis vaccination behavior: Psychosocial, attitudinal and organizational factors.

Background: In December 2019, the maternal pertussis vaccination (MPV) became part of the Dutch National Immunization Program. This study aims to study MPV behavior and associated psychosocial, attitudinal and organizational factors of pertussis vaccination behavior during pregnancy in the Netherlands.

Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional survey among pregnant women and recent mothers, up to six months post-partum.

Acceptance of vaccination against pertussis, COVID-19 and influenza during pregnancy: a cross-sectional study.

Background: This study aims to assess the uptake of maternal pertussis and COVID-19 vaccination and the intention towards accepting the maternal influenza vaccination. Insights into different socio-demographic factors related to maternal vaccination coverage might help to address vaccine acceptance and improve maternal vaccine uptake in the future.

Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional survey among pregnant women and recent mothers, up to 6 months post-partum.

Psychosocial and organizational barriers and facilitators of meningococcal vaccination (MenACWY) acceptance among adolescents and parents during the Covid-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional survey.

Background: This study aimed to identify differences and similarities among adolescents and parents in various psychosocial factors influencing meningococcal ACWY (MenACWY) vaccination acceptance. Besides, the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic was assessed as well as resulting organizational adjustments.

Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional survey among adolescents that attended the appointment for the MenACWY vaccination in South Limburg between May and June 2020, and their parents.

High burden of STI and HIV in male sex workers working as internet escorts for men in an observational study: a hidden key population compared with female sex workers and other men who have sex with men.

Background: Male sex work in the western countries has changed, including now a subculture of male sex workers who have paid sex with men arranged for via the internet. The men involved in this subculture do not easily identify themselves as sex workers nor as homosexual, and are therefore missed by regular health care and public health interventions. These male sex workers may form a hidden key population for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV, bridging towards other persons outside this context.