Influences on COVID-19 Vaccine Adherence among Pregnant Women: The Role of Internet Access and Pre-Vaccination Emotions.

Autor:	Carvalho de Sousa R; Center for Biological and Health Sciences, State University of Pará-UEPA, Campus XII, Santarém 68040-090, PA, Brazil., Lima da Silva MJ; Center for Biological and Health Sciences, State University of Pará-UEPA, Campus XII, Santarém 68040-090, PA, Brazil., Fialho do Nascimento MR; Center for Biological and Health Sciences, State University of Pará-UEPA, Campus XII, Santarém 68040-090, PA, Brazil., da Cruz Silveira M; Center for Biological and Health Sciences, State University of Pará-UEPA, Campus XII, Santarém 68040-090, PA, Brazil., Fernandes FP; Center for Biological and Health Sciences, State University of Pará-UEPA, Campus XII, Santarém 68040-090, PA, Brazil., Quaresma TC; Center for Biological and Health Sciences, State University of Pará-UEPA, Campus XII, Santarém 68040-090, PA, Brazil., Aguiar da Silva Figueira S; Center for Biological and Health Sciences, State University of Pará-UEPA, Campus XII, Santarém 68040-090, PA, Brazil., Silva Ferreira MG; Center for Biological and Health Sciences, State University of Pará-UEPA, Campus XII, Santarém 68040-090, PA, Brazil., Santos de Souza AE; Center for Biological and Health Sciences, State University of Pará-UEPA, Campus XII, Santarém 68040-090, PA, Brazil., Pires Moraes W; Institute of Public Health-(ISCO), Federal University of Western Pará (UFOPA), Santarém 68040-255, PA, Brazil., Silva de Oliveira SM; Center for Biological and Health Sciences, State University of Pará-UEPA, Campus XII, Santarém 68040-090, PA, Brazil., Valentim LA; Center for Biological and Health Sciences, State University of Pará-UEPA, Campus XII, Santarém 68040-090, PA, Brazil.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	International journal of environmental research and public health [Int J Environ Res Public Health] 2024 May 31; Vol. 21 (6). Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 May 31.
DOI:	10.3390/ijerph21060719
Abstrakt:	Introduction: The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic brought about global uncertainties and fears, escalating the dissemination of fake news. This study aims to analyze the impact of fake news on COVID-19 vaccine adherence among pregnant women, providing crucial insights for effective communication strategies during the pandemic. Methods: A cross-sectional, exploratory study was conducted with 113 pregnant women under care at a Women's Health Reference Center. Data analysis included relative frequency and odds ratio to assess the relationship between sociodemographic and behavioral variables regarding vaccination. Results: In the behavioral context of vaccination, internet access shows a significant association with decision-making, influencing vaccine refusal due to online information. Nuances in the odds ratios results highlight the complexity of vaccine hesitancy, emphasizing the importance of information quality. Pre-vaccination sentiments include stress (87.61%), fear (50.44%), and anxiety (40.7%), indicating the need for sensitive communication strategies. Discussion: Results revealed that pregnant women with higher education tend to adhere more to vaccination. Exposure to news about vaccine inefficacy had a subtle association with hesitancy, while finding secure sources was negatively associated with hesitancy. The behavioral complexity in the relationship between online information access and vaccination decision underscores the need for effective communication strategies. Conclusions: In the face of this challenging scenario, proactive strategies, such as developing specific campaigns for pregnant women, are essential. These should provide clear information, debunk myths, and address doubts. A user-centered approach, understanding their needs, is crucial. Furthermore, ensuring information quality and promoting secure sources are fundamental measures to strengthen trust in vaccination and enhance long-term public health.
Databáze:	MEDLINE
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