Women's attitude towards COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy: A survey study in northern Italy.
COVID-19 vaccine
SARS-CoV-2
maternal attitude
risk perception
vaccination in pregnancy
vaccine acceptance
vaccine hesitancy
Journal
International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics
ISSN: 1879-3479
Titre abrégé: Int J Gynaecol Obstet
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 0210174
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Jul 2023
Jul 2023
Historique:
revised:
15
09
2022
received:
01
07
2022
accepted:
12
10
2022
medline:
19
6
2023
pubmed:
14
10
2022
entrez:
13
10
2022
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
To investigate attitudes and risk perceptions towards the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine and reasons for hesitancy among pregnant women. A prospective survey study was conducted at a University Maternity Department. Participants included any pregnant woman aged 18 years or older, able to understand the Italian language, who accessed the antenatal clinic for a prenatal appointment. The survey comprised questions about sociodemographic characteristics, pregnancy vaccination history, and perception of risk related to the immunization for the woman herself and her infant. A total of 538 women completed the questionnaire, 445 (82.7%) accepted COVID-19 vaccination. Women vaccinated against pertussis were three times more likely to take up the COVID-19 vaccine (odds ratio [OR] 3.19; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.78-5.72). Having had COVID-19 during pregnancy (OR 0.24; 95% CI 0.11-0.54), and having a high-risk perception towards the immunization for the fetus (OR 0.18; 95% CI 0.09-0.34) were factors associated with vaccine hesitancy. Lack of safety data in pregnancy and the possibility of harm to the fetus were the main concerns. A trusting and supportive relationship with the healthcare professional to address fears, and the transmission of evidence-based information, are pivotal to guide women through an informed choice. Understanding the determinants implicated in women's decision making might guide towards effective public health strategies to boost vaccine acceptance.
Identifiants
pubmed: 36227124
doi: 10.1002/ijgo.14506
pmc: PMC9874513
doi:
Substances chimiques
COVID-19 Vaccines
0
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
139-146Informations de copyright
© 2022 International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics.
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