Determinants of vaccination uptake among pregnant women in Kumasi: A multi-centre cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Pregnant women are a high-risk group for severe symptoms and complications during pandemics, and vaccination is an important measure to prevent infection and protect both the mother and the foetus. However, there has been limited research on vaccination uptake by pregnant women in Ghana, especially during pandemics.

Aim

This study investigated the determinants of vaccination uptake among pregnant women in Kumasi, Ghana.

Methods

A multi-centre cross-sectional study assessed factors influencing vaccination uptake among pregnant women in Ghana. Using a multi-stage sampling technique, the respondents were selected from three (3) hospitals in Kumasi. Data was analysed through descriptive, ANOVA, correlation and linear regression at a significance level of 0.05

SUBMITTER: Poku CA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12440166 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature