Exploring Barriers and Facilitators to COVID-19 Vaccination in People Planning Pregnancy, Trying to Conceive, Pregnant and Post-Partum: A Mixed Methods Study.
Vaccination
mixed methods
pandemic
pregnancy
qualitative research
Journal
Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada : JOGC = Journal d'obstetrique et gynecologie du Canada : JOGC
ISSN: 1701-2163
Titre abrégé: J Obstet Gynaecol Can
Pays: Netherlands
ID NLM: 101126664
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
07 May 2024
07 May 2024
Historique:
received:
24
10
2023
revised:
06
04
2024
accepted:
11
04
2024
medline:
10
5
2024
pubmed:
10
5
2024
entrez:
9
5
2024
Statut:
aheadofprint
Résumé
Pregnant people are at higher risk of morbidity from COVID-19 infection, yet vaccine hesitancy remains prevalent. Our mixed-methods study utilized surveys and interviews to understand decision making regarding COVID-19 vaccination surrounding pregnancy. The most trusted source of information was health care providers. Five themes relating to vaccination barriers and facilitators were identified: 1) COVID-19 vaccine-related policies; 2) pregnancy specific considerations; 3) barriers, facilitators, and influencers to vaccination; 4) vaccination decision based on personal health considerations; 5) attitudes towards COVID-19 and other vaccines. Our study underscores the importance of receiving high-quality information from a trusted source to increase vaccination.
Identifiants
pubmed: 38723865
pii: S1701-2163(24)00371-2
doi: 10.1016/j.jogc.2024.102548
pii:
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
102548Informations de copyright
Copyright © 2024. Published by Elsevier Inc.