Factors associated with COVID-19 vaccination among pregnant women in Rio De Janeiro City, Brazil.

ABSTRACT: COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy is safe and effective in reducing the risk of complications. However, the uptake is still below targets worldwide. This study aimed to explore the factors associated with COVID-19 vaccination uptake among pregnant women since data on this topic is scarce in low-to-middle-income countries. A retrospective cohort study included linked data on COVID-19 vaccination and pregnant women who delivered a singleton live birth from August 1, 2021, to July 31, 2022, in Rio de Janeiro City, Brazil. Multiple logistic regression was performed to identify factors associated with vaccination during pregnancy, applying a hierarchical model and describing odds ratio with 95% confidence intervals. Of 65,304 pregnant women included in the study, 53.0% (95% CI, 52-53%) rece

SUBMITTER: Borges MASB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10600223 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature