COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance during Pregnancy: Lessons Learned and How to Design the Best Strategy to Increase Vaccination Acceptance in the Future

Autor: Ioanna S. Tsiaousi, Marianna K. Theodora, Panagiotis G. Antsaklis, Alexandros V. Psarris, Michalis I. Sindos, Pelopidas A. Koutroumanis, Dimitrios N. Zaharakis, George I. Daskalakis
Rok vydání: 2023
Zdroj: Archives of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 4:18-27
DOI: 10.33696/gynaecology.4.038
Popis: Objective: The present study aimed to study the vaccination acceptance of COVID-19 vaccine in the Hellenic pregnant population and make a high relative analysis of the factors that contribute to decision-making concerning the acceptance of the vaccine during pregnancy. Findings could be leveraged for improving the vaccination communication strategy to pregnant women to increase the vaccination acceptance rate. Study design: The present study is a prospective cross-sectional study conducted from October 1, 2021 until March 2022 to 800 pregnant women receiving prenatal care at a tertiary University Hospital. Data was gathered through a face-to-face questionnaire and documented via the official vaccination certificate. Results: The vaccination coverage rate was 53.9%. Employment, older age, and higher monthly income were significantly and positively associated with vaccination (p
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