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Knowledge, attitude, perceptions, and concerns of pregnant and lactating women regarding COVID-19 vaccination: A cross-sectional survey of 313 participants from a tertiary care centre of North India.
Kumari, Archana; Mahey, Reeta; Kachhawa, Garima; Kumari, Rajesh; Bhatla, Neerja.
  • Kumari A; Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India. Electronic address: drarchanaaiims0312@gmail.com.
  • Mahey R; Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
  • Kachhawa G; Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
  • Kumari R; Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
  • Bhatla N; Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India. Electronic address: neerja.bhatla07@gmail.com.
Diabetes Metab Syndr ; 16(3): 102449, 2022 Mar.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1719624
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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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 Vaccines / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Vaccines Limits: Female / Humans / Pregnancy Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: Diabetes Metab Syndr Year: 2022 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 Vaccines / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Vaccines Limits: Female / Humans / Pregnancy Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: Diabetes Metab Syndr Year: 2022 Document Type: Article