Knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards seasonal influenza vaccination among pregnant women and healthcare workers: A cross-sectional survey in Afghanistan.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite recommendation by the World Health Organization (WHO), influenza vaccination coverage among high-risk groups remains suboptimal in Afghanistan. This study aims to document the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of seasonal influenza vaccine uptake among two priority groups, pregnant women (PWs) and healthcare workers (HCWs).

Methods

This cross-sectional study enrolled PWs and HCWs in Kabul, Afghanistan, from September to December 2021. Data on vaccine intention and uptake, knowledge, and attitudes towards vaccination were collected. Simple linear regression was used to predict the impact of sociodemographic characteristics on the KAP score.

Results

A total of 420 PWs were enrolled in Afghanistan. The majority (89%) of these women had never heard of

SUBMITTER: Shahid S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10030354 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature