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COVID-19 vaccination uptake in 441 socially and ethnically diverse pregnant women.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To explore COVID-19 vaccination uptake, facilitators and barriers in ethnically-diverse pregnant women.

Design and setting

An anonymous quality improvement questionnaire survey exploring COVID-19 vaccination uptake, causes of vaccine hesitancy and trusted sources of information among pregnant women in two acute district general hospitals in England (Berkshire and Surrey) between 1.9.21 and 28.2.22.

Population

441 pregnant women attending routine antenatal clinic appointments.

Methods

Consented pregnant women completed the survey either electronically using a QR code or on paper. Descriptive data were summarised and free text responses were thematically analysed.

Results

441 pregnant women, mean age 32 years (range 17-44), completed the survey. Twenty-six percent were from ethnic minority groups, and 31% had a co-morbid health condition. Most respondents (66.2%) had been vaccinated against COVID-19 with at least one dose (White British 71.9%, Asian 67.9%, White-other 63.6%, Black 33%). The most common reasons for not being vaccinated were concerns about effects on the unborn baby and future pregnancies, anxiety about possible adverse impact on the mother, not enough known about the vaccine, and lack of trust in vaccines. Comments included: "I'd rather not risk injecting the unknown into my body", and "I don't trust it." Although 23% used social media for information on COVID-19 vaccination, the most trusted sources were the patient's GP and midwife (43%) and official health-related websites such as NHS (39%).

Conclusions

A third of these pregnant women had not been vaccinated against COVID-19. Trusted health professionals like midwives and GPs could have a crucial role in increasing vaccination uptake.

SUBMITTER: Husain F

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9385003 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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COVID-19 vaccination uptake in 441 socially and ethnically diverse pregnant women.

Husain Fatima F Powys Veronica R VR White Eleanor E Jones Roxanne R Goldsmith Lucy P LP Heath Paul T PT Oakeshott Pippa P Razai Mohammad Sharif MS

PloS one 20220817 8

<h4>Objective</h4>To explore COVID-19 vaccination uptake, facilitators and barriers in ethnically-diverse pregnant women.<h4>Design and setting</h4>An anonymous quality improvement questionnaire survey exploring COVID-19 vaccination uptake, causes of vaccine hesitancy and trusted sources of information among pregnant women in two acute district general hospitals in England (Berkshire and Surrey) between 1.9.21 and 28.2.22.<h4>Population</h4>441 pregnant women attending routine antenatal clinic a ...[more]

PMID: 35976810

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Project description:BackgroundVaccination during pregnancy is crucial for safeguarding maternal and neonatal health, but vaccination rates remain suboptimal, especially in women from Black and Asian ethnic minorities. We explored the perspectives and decision-making processes of pregnant women regarding uptake of the three recommended vaccines in pregnancy: Influenza, Pertussis (whooping cough) and COVID-19. We also explored women's attitudes to taking part in vaccine trials during pregnancy and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to obtain information on vaccines.MethodsIn 2023, we conducted in-depth telephone interviews with ethnically diverse pregnant women in the Greater London area using convenience and snowball sampling. The interviews focused on participants' views on vaccination during pregnancy, participation in vaccine trials, information-seeking behaviours, and attitudes to emerging technologies for health information. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and thematically analysed. The data collection and analysis were conducted alongside the iterative development of the topic guide and coding framework, with key themes emerging through collaborative team discussions.ResultsTwenty one pregnant women aged 20-39 were interviewed of whom 67% were from ethnic minorities and 29% were from migrant backgrounds. Half the participants (53%) reported hesitancy towards at least one of the vaccines. The analysis revealed several themes: concerns about vaccine safety, particularly regarding newer vaccines due to lack of long-term data; reliance on healthcare professionals for guidance, balanced with personal research; and a strong desire for clear and comprehensive information specifically tailored to pregnant women. Pregnant women reported insufficient information, explanation, or recommendation by midwives. Additionally, there was widespread refusal regarding participation in vaccine trials; and mixed responses to the use of AI (such as chatbots) for obtaining vaccine information.ConclusionsPregnant women's vaccination decisions are complex and require clear, unambiguous communication from healthcare providers, especially midwives, to address their specific concerns. Although information obtained via AI can be useful, responses were mixed.

Dataset Information

COVID-19 vaccination uptake in 441 socially and ethnically diverse pregnant women.

Objective

Design and setting

Population

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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COVID-19 vaccination uptake in 441 socially and ethnically diverse pregnant women.

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