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COVID-19 vaccination uptake in 441 socially and ethnically diverse pregnant women.
Husain, Fatima; Powys, Veronica R; White, Eleanor; Jones, Roxanne; Goldsmith, Lucy P; Heath, Paul T; Oakeshott, Pippa; Razai, Mohammad Sharif.
  • Husain F; Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Wexham Park Hospital, Frimley Health Foundation Trust, Frimley, United Kingdom.
  • Powys VR; Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Wexham Park Hospital, Frimley Health Foundation Trust, Frimley, United Kingdom.
  • White E; Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Wexham Park Hospital, Frimley Health Foundation Trust, Frimley, United Kingdom.
  • Jones R; Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Wexham Park Hospital, Frimley Health Foundation Trust, Frimley, United Kingdom.
  • Goldsmith LP; Population Health Research Institute, St George's, University of London, London, United Kingdom.
  • Heath PT; Vaccine Institute, St. George's, University of London, London, United Kingdom.
  • Oakeshott P; Population Health Research Institute, St George's, University of London, London, United Kingdom.
  • Razai MS; Population Health Research Institute, St George's, University of London, London, United Kingdom.
PLoS One ; 17(8): e0271834, 2022.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1993480
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.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pregnant Women / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Vaccines Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Female / Humans / Pregnancy / Young adult Language: English Journal: PLoS One Journal subject: Science / Medicine Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Journal.pone.0271834

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pregnant Women / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Vaccines Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Female / Humans / Pregnancy / Young adult Language: English Journal: PLoS One Journal subject: Science / Medicine Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Journal.pone.0271834