Knowledge, acceptance and concerns regarding COVID-19 vaccination among pregnant women on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia: A cross-sectional study.

Autor:	Farhana AH; MBBS, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia., Afendi NR; MBBCh BAO, MMed (O&G), Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia. Email: nikrafiza@usm.my., Che Hashim NAH; MD, MMed (O&G), Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia., Ismail AA; MBBS, MMed (O&G), Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia., Zon EM; MD, Mmed (O&G), Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia., Rahimah AR; MD, MMed (O&G), Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Malaysian family physician : the official journal of the Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia [Malays Fam Physician] 2024 Jun 18; Vol. 19, pp. 29. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Jun 18 (Print Publication: 2024).
DOI:	10.51866/oa.533
Abstrakt:	Introduction: This prospective cross-sectional study, conducted from 1 April 2022 to 31 October 2022, aimed to assess the knowledge, acceptance and concerns regarding COVID-19 vaccination among pregnant women visiting the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department of Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia. Methods: The study included all pregnant women aged >18 years. Sociodemographic data, information related to COVID-19 and vaccination and information on the knowledge, acceptance and concerns regarding COVID-19 vaccination were collected using a validated questionnaire. Results: Out of 420 eligible pregnant women, 412 participated in the study, yielding a response rate of 98.1%. Of the respondents, 97.1% had received a COVID-19 vaccine, while 2.9% had not. Approximately 85.2% demonstrated a good understanding of COVID-19 vaccination. Among those vaccinated, 76.8% based their decision on recommendations from healthcare providers or the Ministry of Health. Among those unvaccinated, 91.7% believed that COVID-19 vaccines could harm their pregnancy and baby. Although 51% of the respondents expressed concerns about vaccine safety, 202 still chose to be vaccinated, indicating a willingness to prioritise their health despite apprehensions. Conclusion: The study found no significant link between acceptance and good knowledge of COVID-19 vaccination. However, income and prior COVID-19 booster vaccination were strongly associated with acceptance. Despite safety concerns, 97.1% of the respondents had received a COVID-19 vaccine. This emphasises the importance of providing comprehensive information and addressing concerns to support informed decision-making among pregnant women. Healthcare providers play a vital role in guiding them through this crucial decision-making process. Competing Interests: The authors declare no conflicts of interest. (© Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia.)
Databáze:	MEDLINE
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