ArticleArchives of gynecology and obstetrics2022
Pregnant and breastfeeding women's attitudes and fears regarding the COVID-19 vaccination.
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- COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy: A Systematic review of cognitive determinants.Health promotion perspectives · 2023Pooled it
- Systematic review and meta-analysis of the effectiveness and perinatal outcomes of COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy.Nature communications · 2022Pooled it
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- Covid-19 third vaccination during pregnancy: maternal and neonatal outcomes-a retrospective study.Archives of gynecology and obstetrics · 2023Article
- Temporal trends and determinants of COVID-19 vaccine series initiation after recent pregnancy.Human vaccines & immunotherapeutics · 2023Article
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- Coronavirus-Related Searches on the Internet Predict COVID-19 Vaccination Rates in the Real World: A Behavioral Immune System Perspective.Social psychological and personality science · 2023Article
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Abstract
purposeThe COVID-19 vaccination is probably the most important source to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. However, recommendations and possibilities for vaccination for pregnant and breastfeeding women are inconsistent and dynamically changing.
methodsAn anonymous, online, cross-sectional survey was conducted among pregnant and breastfeeding women in Germany between 30th March and 19th April 2021 addressing COVID-19 vaccination attitudes including the underlying reasons for their decision. Additionally, anxiety regarding a SARS-CoV-2 infection and a symptomatic course of the infection were evaluated.
resultsIn total, 2339 women (n = 1043 pregnant and n = 1296 breastfeeding) completed the survey. During pregnancy the majority (57.4%) are not in favour of receiving the vaccine, 28.8% are unsure and only 13.8% would get vaccinated at the time of the survey. In contrast, 47.2% would be in favour to receive the vaccine, if more scientific evidence on the safety of the vaccination during pregnancy would be available. Breastfeeding women show higher vaccination willingness (39.5% are in favour, 28.1% are unsure and 32.5% not in favour). The willingness to be vaccinated is significantly related to the women's anxiety levels of getting infected and to develop disease symptoms. Main reasons for vaccination hesitancy are the women's perception of limited vaccination-specific information, limited scientific evidence on vaccination safety and the fear to harm the fetus or infant.
conclusionsThe results provide important implications for obstetrical care during the pandemic as well as for official recommendations und information strategies regarding the COVID-19 vaccination.
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