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Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Category B ACIP Recommendations Among Primary Care Providers for Children
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2018 Sep - Oct
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Source: Acad Pediatr. 18(7):763-768
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Alternative Title:Acad Pediatr
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Description:Objective
In 2015, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) made a category B recommendation for use of serogroup B meningococcal (MenB) vaccines, meaning individual clinical decision-making should guide recommendations. This was the first use of a category B recommendation pertaining to a large population and the first such recommendation for adolescents. As part of a survey regarding MenB vaccine, our objectives were to assess among pediatricians (Peds) and family physicians (FPs) nationally: 1) knowledge of the meaning of category A versus B recommendations and insurance coverage implications; and 2) attitudes about category A and B recommendations.
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We surveyed a nationally representative sample of Peds and FPs by e-mail and mail from 10–12/2016.
Results
The response rate was 72% (660/916). Although >80% correctly identified the definition of a category A recommendation, only 24% were correct about the definition for category B. Fifty-five percent didn’t know that private insurance would pay for vaccines recommended as category B, and 51% didn’t know that category B-recommended vaccines would be covered by the Vaccines for Children program. Fifty-nine percent found it difficult to explain category B recommendations to patients; 22% thought ACIP should not make category B recommendations; and 39% were in favor of category B recommendations because they provide leeway in decision-making.
Conclusions
For category B recommendations to be useful in guiding practice, primary care clinicians will need to have a better understanding of their meaning, their implications for insurance payment and guidance on how to discuss them with parents and patients.
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Pubmed ID:29678594
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Pubmed Central ID:PMC6123258
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Volume:18
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Issue:7
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