Perceptions of determinants for the provision and uptake of maternal influenza vaccination from the perspective of healthcare providers in Kuwait: a qualitative study
This study highlights the need for clear national policies and clinical guidelines to support consistent MIV provision, alongside ongoing education for HCPs in Kuwait to strengthen MIV recommendation. Future research should include obstetricians, given their central role in antenatal care, to ensure MIV strategies are clinically grounded and integrated into routine maternity services.
Authors
- Richard McNally (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6685-6467)
- Louise Hayes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6442-4150)
- Fatemah Alhendyani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0610-4850)
- Laura Lindsey
Institutions
- Ministry of Health (KW)
- Newcastle University (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open
- Published
- 2026-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2025-107977
- Primary Topic
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00