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Learning from maternal voices on COVID‐19 vaccine uptake: Perspectives from pregnant women living in the Midwest on the COVID‐19 pandemic and vaccine

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: The aim of this study was to understand COVID-19 vaccine perceptions and decision-making among a racially/ethnically diverse population of pregnant and lactating women in the Midwest. Pregnant female participants (N = 27) at least 18 years. or older living in the Midwest were recruited to participate in a maternal voices survey. A mix-methods approach was used to capture the perceptions of maternal voices concerning the COVID-19 vaccine. Participants completed an online survey on COVID-19 disease burden, vaccine knowledge, and readiness for uptake. A total of 27 participants completed the Birth Equity Network Maternal Voices survey. Most participants were African American (64%). Sixty-three percent intend to get the vaccine. Only 25% felt at-risk for contracting COVID-19, and 74% plan to consult their provider about getting the COVID-19 vaccine. At least 66% had some concerns about the safety of the vaccine. Participants indicated a willingness to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, especially if recommended by their provider. We found little racial/ethnic differences in perceptions of COVID-19 and low vaccine hesitancy.

Source: Journal of Community Psychology

DOI: 10.1002/jcop.22851

Authors: Michelle L. Redmond, Paigton Mayes, Kyla Morris, Megha Ramaswamy, Kevin A. Ault, Sharla A. Smith

Institutions: University of Kansas, University of Kansas Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy

Subfield: Health

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: bronze

Funders: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute