COVID-19 vaccination rates in an antenatal population: A survey of women's perceptions, factors influencing vaccine uptake and potential contributors to vaccine hesitancy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pregnant women are at increased risk for severe COVID-19 and are a priority group for vaccination. The discrepancy in vaccination rates between pregnant and non-pregnant cohorts is concerning.

Aims

This study aimed to assess the perceptions and intentions of pregnant women toward COVID-19 vaccination and explored vaccine uptake and reasons for vaccine hesitancy.

Materials and method

A cross-sectional exploratory design was performed evaluating pregnant women receiving care in two metropolitan maternity units in Western Australia. The main measurable outcomes included vaccination status, intention to be vaccinated, and reasons for delaying or declining vaccination.

Results

In total, 218 women participated. Of these, 122 (56%) had not received either d

SUBMITTER: Ward C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9111353 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature