Influential factors in patient uptake of influenza vaccination during pregnancy; a survey-based audit in a tertiary hospital setting.

Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the key influential factors for pregnant or recently pregnant women in deciding on influenza vaccination.

Method: This study was conducted in a single tertiary hospital in New Zealand using an anonymous and voluntary patient survey. Ethnicity, age and stage of pregnancy along with self-reported data on factors that influenced the decision to vaccinate against influenza during pregnancy were recorded.

What are women saying about noninvasive prenatal testing? An analysis of online pregnancy discussion forums.

Objective: The aim of this study was to explore what women are saying about noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) in online discussion forums.

Methods: Inductive thematic analysis of content from 13 open-access discussion forums written in English from 11 popular maternity websites from four different countries (the United Kingdom, United States, New Zealand, and Australia) between 2013 to 2017 (n = 127 women).

Results: The forums were a space where women were provided with emotional support and advice in making their decision about NIPT as screening option.

Scorecards for health system performance assessment: the New Zealand example.

Objective: To develop a national scorecard for assessing health system performance derived from routine data.

Methods: We drew upon national and international data to develop benchmarks for health system performance, then applied basic ratio scores to compare New Zealand performances to the benchmark. 64 indicators were included in four assessment categories: healthy lives, quality, access, and efficiency.