pcb Omer 2011.
Methods | Retrospective cohort study based on data from the Georgia Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) | |
Participants | In all, 4168 pregnant women were included during 2 consecutive epidemic seasons (2004 to 2005 and 2005 to 2006), of whom 578 received influenza vaccination. | |
Interventions | Influenza vaccination during pregnancy | |
Outcomes | Small for gestational age and preterm births. Periods with different viral circulation were considered in the analysis. | |
Notes | "The study was partially funded through the Emory University, Global Health Institute Faculty of Distinction Fund award (recipient: SBO). The funders had no role in study design, data collection and analysis, decision to publish, or preparation of the manuscript" Government funded |
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Risk of bias | ||
Bias | Authors' judgement | Support for judgement |
PCS/RCS ‐ selection exposed cohort All outcomes | Unclear risk | Unclear |
PCS/RCS ‐ selection non‐exposed cohort All outcomes | Unclear risk | Unclear |
PCS/RCS ‐ comparability All outcomes | Unclear risk | Unclear |
PCS/RCS ‐ assessment of outcome All outcomes | High risk | Interview |
Summary assessment | Unclear risk | Unclear |