Practices of obstetrician-gynecologists regarding nonvaccine-related public health recommendations during the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic

Sonja A. Rasmussen; Michael L. Power; Denise J. Jamieson; Jennifer Williams; Jay Schulkin; Emily B. Kahn; Yujia Zhang; Kitty MacFarlane; Dmitry M. Kissin

doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2012.07.009

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Practices of obstetrician-gynecologists regarding nonvaccine-related public health recommendations during the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic

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Practices of obstetrician-gynecologists regarding nonvaccine-related public health recommendations during the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic

Sonja A. Rasmussen, Michael L. Power, Denise J. Jamieson, Jennifer Williams, Jay Schulkin, Emily B. Kahn, Yujia Zhang, Kitty MacFarlane and Dmitry M. Kissin

American journal of obstetrics and gynecology, Vol.207(4), pp.294.e1-294.e7

10/01/2012

DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2012.07.009

PMCID: PMC5823252

PMID: 22921096

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Abstract

We examined practices of obstetrician-gynecologists regarding nonvaccine-related public health recommendations during the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic. From February to May 2010, a survey was sent to a random sample of members of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists involved in obstetric care. Obstetrician-gynecologists varied in their adherence to 2009 H1N1 influenza public health recommendations. Nearly all reported prescribing antiviral medications to pregnant women with suspected influenza. Most obstetrician-gynecologists reported using preventive practices in the outpatient setting to reduce exposure of well patients to ill ones. A wide range of responses was provided regarding postpartum infection control practices, suggesting lack of awareness of, disagreement with, or difficulty adhering to these recommendations. Obstetrician-gynecologists reported that they adhered to some recommendations related to 2009 H1N1 influenza, but not to others. These data provide insight into strategies for development and dissemination of recommendations in a future pandemic.

2009 H1N1

infection control

influenza

nonpharmaceutical interventions

pandemic

pregnancy

treatment

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Title: Subtitle: Practices of obstetrician-gynecologists regarding nonvaccine-related public health recommendations during the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic
Creators: Sonja A. Rasmussen - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Michael L. Power - American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Denise J. Jamieson - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Jennifer Williams - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Jay Schulkin - American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Emily B. Kahn - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA
Yujia Zhang - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Kitty MacFarlane - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Dmitry M. Kissin - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: American journal of obstetrics and gynecology, Vol.207(4), pp.294.e1-294.e7
DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2012.07.009
PMID: 22921096
PMCID: PMC5823252
NLM abbreviation: Am J Obstet Gynecol
ISSN: 0002-9378
eISSN: 1097-6868
Publisher: Mosby, Inc
Grant note: UA6MC19010 / Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration U65PS000813-03 / Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Language: English
Date published: 10/01/2012
Academic Unit: Obstetrics and Gynecology; VPMA - Administration
Record Identifier: 9984446269302771

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