Farhana Abu Hanifah, Afendi Nik Rafiza, Che Hashim Noor Adibah Hanum, Ismail Ahmad Amir, Zon Erinna Mohamad, Rahimah Abd Rahim
MBBS, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia.
MBBCh BAO, MMed (O&G), Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia. Email:
Malays Fam Physician. 2024 Jun 18;19:29. doi: 10.51866/oa.533. eCollection 2024.
This prospective cross-sectional study, conducted from 1 April 2022 to 31 October 2022, aimed to assess the knowledge, acceptance and concerns regarding COVID-19 vaccination among pregnant women visiting the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department of Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia.
The study included all pregnant women aged >18 years. Sociodemographic data, information related to COVID-19 and vaccination and information on the knowledge, acceptance and concerns regarding COVID-19 vaccination were collected using a validated questionnaire.
Out of 420 eligible pregnant women, 412 participated in the study, yielding a response rate of 98.1%. Of the respondents, 97.1% had received a COVID-19 vaccine, while 2.9% had not. Approximately 85.2% demonstrated a good understanding of COVID-19 vaccination. Among those vaccinated, 76.8% based their decision on recommendations from healthcare providers or the Ministry of Health. Among those unvaccinated, 91.7% believed that COVID-19 vaccines could harm their pregnancy and baby. Although 51% of the respondents expressed concerns about vaccine safety, 202 still chose to be vaccinated, indicating a willingness to prioritise their health despite apprehensions.
The study found no significant link between acceptance and good knowledge of COVID-19 vaccination. However, income and prior COVID-19 booster vaccination were strongly associated with acceptance. Despite safety concerns, 97.1% of the respondents had received a COVID-19 vaccine. This emphasises the importance of providing comprehensive information and addressing concerns to support informed decision-making among pregnant women. Healthcare providers play a vital role in guiding them through this crucial decision-making process.
这项前瞻性横断面研究于2022年4月1日至2022年10月31日进行，旨在评估到马来西亚理科大学医院妇产科就诊的孕妇对新冠疫苗接种的知识、接受程度和担忧情况。
该研究纳入了所有年龄大于18岁的孕妇。使用经过验证的问卷收集社会人口统计学数据、与新冠病毒和疫苗接种相关的信息以及关于新冠疫苗接种的知识、接受程度和担忧的信息。
在420名符合条件的孕妇中，412名参与了研究，应答率为98.1%。在受访者中，97.1%接种了新冠疫苗，而2.9%未接种。约85.2%的人对新冠疫苗接种有较好的了解。在接种疫苗的人中，76.8%是根据医疗保健提供者或卫生部的建议做出决定的。在未接种疫苗的人中，91.7%认为新冠疫苗会损害她们的怀孕和胎儿。尽管51%的受访者对疫苗安全性表示担忧，但仍有202人选择接种疫苗，这表明尽管有所顾虑，她们仍愿意将自身健康放在首位。
该研究发现对新冠疫苗接种的接受程度与良好的认知之间没有显著关联。然而，收入和之前的新冠疫苗加强针接种与接受程度密切相关。尽管存在安全担忧，但97.1%的受访者接种了新冠疫苗。这强调了提供全面信息并解决担忧以支持孕妇做出明智决策的重要性。医疗保健提供者在引导她们完成这一关键决策过程中发挥着至关重要的作用。
