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- The study investigated the knowledge, attitudes, perceptions, and concerns of pregnant and lactating women about COVID-19 vaccination through a cross-sectional survey.
- Most participants (90%) supported vaccination, with awareness that both pregnant (72.2%) and lactating women (65.2%) are eligible, though willingness to pay for the vaccine varied by socioeconomic status.
- Key factors causing vaccine hesitancy included fears about long-term effects on the fetus (58.6%) and the quick development of the vaccine without adequate trials involving this demographic (53.6%).
Article Abstract
Aim: The study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, perceptions, and concerns of pregnant and lactating women regarding COVID-19 vaccination.
Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted using a pre-validated questionnaire to assess the knowledge, attitude, perceptions, and concerns about COVID 19 vaccination among pregnant and lactating women.
Results: Most (90%) of the study participants(n =313) agreed that it was essential to get vaccinated for COVID-19 and were aware that pregnant (72.2%) or lactating women (65.2%) are eligible for vaccination. There was a significant positive association between willingness to pay for the vaccine and the socio-economic status (p<0.01). Women residing in rural areas wanted to wait to see the effect of the vaccine on other pregnant and lactating women (p<0.001). The major factors associated with vaccine hesitancy were unforeseen future effects of vaccines on the foetus (58.6%) and rapid development and approval of vaccine without including pregnant and lactating women in vaccine trials (53.6%). These factors were positively associated with socioeconomic status (p<0.05) and residence (p<0.01) CONCLUSION: The safety concerns regarding the COVID-19 vaccine is a major reason for vaccine hesitancy. The policymakers should advocate, investigate, and publicize relevant data on vaccine efficacy and safety among these women.
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