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Assessing COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Malaysian pregnant women: prevalence and influencing factors.

Norhidayu Ginon, Zainab Mat Yudin, Wan Muhamad Amir W Ahmad, Azidah Abdul Kadir, Mohd Noor Norhayati, Erinna Mohamad Zon, Norsiah Ali, Ahmad Fithri Azam Abdul Rahman, Nur Harnani Abdullah, Nadia Hamimah Kamaludin and 6 more

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Norhidayu GinonSchool of Dental Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
Zainab Mat YudinSchool of Dental Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
Wan Muhamad Amir W AhmadSchool of Dental Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
Azidah Abdul KadirDepartment of Family Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
Mohd Noor NorhayatiDepartment of Family Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
Erinna Mohamad ZonDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, School of Medical Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
Norsiah AliMasjid Tanah Health Clinic, Masjid Tanah, Melaka, Malaysia.
Ahmad Fithri Azam Abdul RahmanTengkera Health Clinic, Melaka Tengah, Melaka, Malaysia.
Nur Harnani AbdullahLuyang Health Clinic, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.
Nadia Hamimah KamaludinPutatan Health Clinic, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.
Norazlin ZainuddinSungai Limau Dalam Health Clinic, Yan, Kedah, Malaysia.
Asma AmaranKuala Nerang Health Clinic, Kuala Nerang, Kedah, Malaysia.
Rosnani KasimBachok Health Clinic, Bachok, Kelantan, Malaysia.
Norzarina Ireny Mohd NazriRantau Panjang Health Clinic, Rantau Panjang, Kelantan, Malaysia.
Punitha ArinimaBroga Rural Clinic, Semenyih, Selangor, Malaysia.
Mohamad Ariff Fahmi Ahmad ZawawiSeksyen 19 Health Clinic, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.

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Background: The World Health Organization has highlighted vaccine hesitancy as one of the top ten threats to global health, and the recent COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the importance of vaccination as one of the successful preventive measures, especially for high-risk groups, including pregnant women. This study aims to determine the prevalence of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and its influencing factors among pregnant women in Malaysia. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted from June 2024 to December 2024. among pregnant women at an antenatal clinic in Malaysia. Participants were selected using a non-proportionate stratified multistage cluster random sampling. The vaccine hesitancy status is measured by the Pregnancy Vaccine Hesitancy Scale (pVHS). Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire, available through Google Forms or in printed form. Results: A total of 595 pregnant women participated (response rate: 99.2%). The prevalence of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy was 42.5%. Vaccine hesitancy was significantly associated with incomplete or non-receipt of COVID-19 vaccination ( Conclusion: These findings underscore the importance of targeted communication strategies in addressing vaccine hesitancy among pregnant women. Moreover, involving healthcare providers in disseminating accurate information and addressing patients' concerns can be crucial in increasing vaccine acceptance among pregnant women.

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COVID-19COVID-19 VaccinesPregnancy Complications, InfectiousPregnant PeoplePrenatal CareVaccination HesitancyAdultFemaleHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansMalaysiaPregnancyPrevalenceCOVID-19 VaccinesCOVID-19Pregnant womanPrevalenceVaccination hesitancy

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