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Wilpstra CD, Morrell S, Mirza NA, Ralph JL. Consequences of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among Healthcare Providers During the First 10 Months of Vaccine Availability: Scoping Review. Can J Nurs Res 2024; 56:204-224. [PMID: 38693882 PMCID: PMC11308270 DOI: 10.1177/08445621241251711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare providers (HCPs)-including nurses-have played important roles in the vaccination effort. It is expected that COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among HCPs has numerous consequences; however, the scope of these consequences and their impacts on providers, patients, and the broader healthcare system remained unclear. PURPOSE To identify existing and emerging evidence to understand the state of knowledge of the consequences of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among HCPs. METHODS A scoping review was completed based upon the JBI scoping review methodology. The databases searched included OVID Medline, EBSCOhost CINAHL, ProQuest Nursing and Allied Health Source, ProQuest APA PsycInfo, and ProQuest Dissertations and Theses. The final literature search was completed on June 2, 2022. Studies were screened and retrieved based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria using Covidence reference management software. Data extraction followed criteria recommended in the JBI scoping review framework with additional relevant variables identified by the authors. RESULTS A total of 33 sources were included in the review. Consequences of HCP COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy were grouped under three themes and seven subthemes. Consequences affecting HCPs included health-related, psychosocial, and employment-related consequences. Consequences affecting patients pertained to COVID-19 vaccination communication and COVID-19 vaccination practices of HCPs. Consequences to the healthcare system involved consequences to coworkers and employment/attendance/staffing-related consequences. CONCLUSIONS Healthcare provider COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy was found to have numerous consequences. By understanding the scope and extent of these consequences, healthcare leaders, researchers, and HCPs can work together to protect providers, patients, and healthcare systems.
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- Faculty of Nursing, University of Windsor, Windsor, Canada
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- Faculty of Nursing, University of Windsor, Windsor, Canada
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Youngster M, Maman O, Kedem A, Avraham S, Rabbi ML, Gat I, Yerushalmi G, Baum M, Hourvitz A, Maman E. The effect of COVID-19 vaccination during IVF stimulation on cycle outcomes- a retrospective cohort study. J Reprod Immunol 2024; 163:104246. [PMID: 38677139 DOI: 10.1016/j.jri.2024.104246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2023] [Revised: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024]
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The effect of the mRNA-BNT162b2 vaccine administered prior to fertility treatments has been addressed in several studies, presenting reassuring results. Cycle outcomes of patients receiving the vaccine during the stimulation itself have not been previously described. This retrospective cohort study included patients who received mRNA-BNT162b2-vaccine during the stimulation of fresh IVF cycles, between January-September 2021, age matched to pre-stimulation vaccinated patients and to non-vaccinated patients. Demographics, cycle characteristics and cycle outcomes were compared between groups. A total of 132 in-treatment vaccinated patients (study group), 132 pre-treatment vaccinated and 132 non-vaccinated patients that underwent fresh IVF cycles were included. Mean time from vaccination to retrieval in the study group was 6.68 days (SD 3.74; range 0-12). Oocyte yield was similar between groups (9.35 versus10.22 and 10.05 respectively; p=0.491). A linear regression model demonstrated no effect of vaccination before or during the stimulation, on oocyte yield (p>0.999). Clinical pregnancy rates (30 % versus 30 % versus 28 %) and ongoing pregnancy rates (25 % for all groups) did not differ between groups. In a logistic regression model for clinical pregnancy rates, vaccine administration and timing of vaccination were not a significant factor. This is the first study reporting the outcome of the mRNA BNT162b2 vaccine administration during the IVF stimulation itself. The vaccine administration had no impact on fresh IVF treatment outcomes compared to pre-treatment vaccinated or non-vaccinated patients. This adds to the growing evidence of COVID-19 vaccine safety in relation to fertility treatments and enables more flexibility regarding timing of vaccine administration.
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- Michal Youngster
- IVF Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shamir Medical Center, Zerifin, Israel; IVF Unit, Herzliya Medical Centre, Herzliya, Israel; Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel.
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- Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- IVF Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shamir Medical Center, Zerifin, Israel; IVF Unit, Herzliya Medical Centre, Herzliya, Israel; Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- IVF Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shamir Medical Center, Zerifin, Israel; IVF Unit, Herzliya Medical Centre, Herzliya, Israel; Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- IVF Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shamir Medical Center, Zerifin, Israel
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- IVF Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shamir Medical Center, Zerifin, Israel; Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- IVF Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shamir Medical Center, Zerifin, Israel; Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- IVF Unit, Herzliya Medical Centre, Herzliya, Israel; Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel; IVF Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sheba Medical Centre, Ramat-Gan, Israel
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- IVF Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shamir Medical Center, Zerifin, Israel; IVF Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sheba Medical Centre, Ramat-Gan, Israel
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- IVF Unit, Herzliya Medical Centre, Herzliya, Israel; Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel; IVF Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sheba Medical Centre, Ramat-Gan, Israel
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Sienicka A, Pisula A, Pawlik KK, Dobrowolska-Redo A, Kacperczyk-Bartnik J, Romejko-Wolniewicz E. The Obstetrician's Role in Pregnant Women's Decision-Making Process Regarding Influenza and COVID-19 Vaccination. Vaccines (Basel) 2023; 11:1608. [PMID: 37897010 PMCID: PMC10610802 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines11101608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2023] [Revised: 10/14/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Pregnant women are considered to be a population vulnerable to influenza and COVID-19 infections, and the latest guidelines consistently recommend that they receive influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations. A cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was conducted among pregnant women in Poland to determine which factors have the greatest impact on their decision to vaccinate against influenza and COVID-19. A total of 515 pregnant women participated in the study. Among them, 38.4% (n = 198) demonstrated a positive attitude toward influenza vaccination, and 64.3% (n = 331) demonstrated a positive attitude toward COVID-19 vaccination. Logistic regression analysis revealed that the strongest influence on positive attitudes toward COVID-19 vaccination is having it recommended by an obstetrician-gynecologist (OR = 2.439, p = 0.025). The obstetrician-gynecologist's recommendation to vaccinate against influenza also significantly influences the decision to vaccinate (OR = 5.323). The study results also show a strong correlation between the obstetrician-gynecologist as a source of information on influenza and vaccination and participants' positive attitudes toward vaccination (OR = 4.163). Obstetricians have a significant influence on pregnant women's decisions regarding vaccinations. Further recommendations to vaccinate and awareness-raising among obstetricians may be needed to increase the vaccination rate of pregnant women in Poland.
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- Agnieszka Sienicka
- Students’ Scientific Group Affiliated to 2nd Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical University of Warsaw, 00-315 Warsaw, Poland; (A.S.); (K.K.P.)
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- Students’ Scientific Group Affiliated to 2nd Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical University of Warsaw, 00-315 Warsaw, Poland; (A.S.); (K.K.P.)
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- Students’ Scientific Group Affiliated to 2nd Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical University of Warsaw, 00-315 Warsaw, Poland; (A.S.); (K.K.P.)
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- 2nd Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical University of Warsaw, 00-315 Warsaw, Poland; (A.D.-R.); (J.K.-B.); (E.R.-W.)
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- 2nd Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical University of Warsaw, 00-315 Warsaw, Poland; (A.D.-R.); (J.K.-B.); (E.R.-W.)
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- 2nd Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical University of Warsaw, 00-315 Warsaw, Poland; (A.D.-R.); (J.K.-B.); (E.R.-W.)
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Gibson A, Rand C, Olson-Chen C. Attitudes Toward COVID-19 Vaccination Among Pregnant Persons in Urban Hospital-Affiliated Practices: Exploring Themes in Vaccine Hesitancy. Matern Child Health J 2023; 27:1855-1863. [PMID: 37486448 DOI: 10.1007/s10995-023-03752-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To explore beliefs and attitudes toward the COVID-19 vaccine among vaccinated and unvaccinated pregnant persons in order to identify reasons for both vaccine hesitancy and vaccine uptake. METHODS From June-August 2021, we conducted a qualitative study consisting of semi-structured interviews with pregnant persons (n = 30). Participants were recruited from university-owned obstetric practices during prenatal and ultrasound appointments. Interviews were audio recorded and transcribed; transcripts were coded and analyzed to identify themes and subthemes. RESULTS Of the participants, one-third (n = 10) had received the COVID-19 vaccine, while two-thirds (n = 20) were unvaccinated. Primary themes for unvaccinated participants were concern about the paucity of research on the vaccine in pregnancy and potential impact of the vaccine on both fetal development and maternal health. For vaccinated participants, main themes included potential maternal and fetal protection from COVID-19 and anticipated health complications from contracting COVID-19 as their motivations to get vaccinated. While most participants cited healthcare providers as the most trusted source of vaccine information, a majority reported that the internet was their primary source of vaccine information. Many participants wanted to learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine from their obstetric providers, and notably, most vaccinated participants reported the importance of their obstetrician in their vaccine decision-making process. CONCLUSIONS COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy is prevalent among pregnant persons, with concerns for vaccine safety for their fetus, as well as for themselves, being common. Obstetric providers must therefore be prepared to address common concerns with patients during prenatal appointments, taking the time to actively recommend vaccination.
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- Anastasia Gibson
- School of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA.
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA
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De Brabandere L, Hendrickx G, Poels K, Daelemans W, Van Damme P, Maertens K. Influence of the COVID-19 pandemic and social media on the behaviour of pregnant and lactating women towards vaccination: a scoping review. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e066367. [PMID: 36764726 PMCID: PMC9922880 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-066367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2022] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Pregnant women, foetuses and infants are at risk of infectious disease-related complications. Maternal vaccination is a strategy developed to better protect pregnant women and their offspring against infectious disease-related morbidity and mortality. Vaccines against influenza, pertussis and recently also COVID-19 are widely recommended for pregnant women. Yet, there is still a significant amount of hesitation towards maternal vaccination policies. Furthermore, contradictory messages circulating social media impact vaccine confidence. OBJECTIVES This scoping review aims to reveal how COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccination impacted vaccine confidence in pregnant and lactating women. Additionally, this review studied the role social media plays in creating opinions towards vaccination in these target groups. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Articles published between 23 November 2018 and 18 July 2022 that are linked to the objectives of this review were included. Reviews, articles not focusing on the target group, abstracts, articles describing outcomes of COVID-19 infection/COVID-19 vaccination were excluded. SOURCES OF EVIDENCE The PubMed database was searched to select articles. Search terms used were linked to pregnancy, lactation, vaccination, vaccine hesitancy, COVID-19 and social media. CHARTING METHODS Included articles were abstracted and synthesised by one reviewer. Verification was done by a second reviewer. Disagreements were addressed through discussion between reviewers and other researchers. RESULTS Pregnant and lactating women are generally less likely to accept a COVID-19 vaccine compared with non-pregnant and non-nursing women. The main reason to refuse maternal vaccination is safety concerns. A positive link was detected between COVID-19 vaccine willingness and acceptance of other vaccines during pregnancy. The internet and social media are identified as important information sources for maternal vaccination. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION Vaccine hesitancy in pregnant and lactating women remains an important issue, expressing the need for effective interventions to increase vaccine confidence and coverage. The role social media plays in vaccine uptake remains unclear.
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- Larissa De Brabandere
- Centre for the Evaluation of Vaccination, Vaccine & Infectious Diseases Institute, University of Antwerp, Wilrijk, Belgium
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- Centre for the Evaluation of Vaccination, Vaccine & Infectious Diseases Institute, University of Antwerp, Wilrijk, Belgium
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- Department of Communication Studies, University of Antwerp, Antwerpen, Belgium
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- Department of Linguistics, Computational Linguistics and Psycholinguistics Research Centre, University of Antwerp, Antwerpen, Belgium
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- Centre for the Evaluation of Vaccination, Vaccine & Infectious Diseases Institute, University of Antwerp, Wilrijk, Belgium
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- Centre for the Evaluation of Vaccination, Vaccine & Infectious Diseases Institute, University of Antwerp, Wilrijk, Belgium
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Midwives' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice Regarding COVID-19 Vaccination for Pregnant Women: A Nationwide Web-Based Survey in Italy. Vaccines (Basel) 2023; 11:vaccines11020222. [PMID: 36851098 PMCID: PMC9961665 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines11020222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2022] [Revised: 01/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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This cross-sectional survey investigated the knowledge, attitudes, and practices concerning the COVID-19 vaccination for pregnant women among midwives in Italy and the associated factors. Midwives with at least five years of midwifery education and who had received information about the COVID-19 vaccination from official government organizations or scientific journals were more likely to know in which trimester this vaccine can be administered. A higher perceived utility of this vaccination was observed among midwives working in the public sector, in those concerned by being infected by SARS-CoV-2, who have received at least one dose of this vaccination, in those who considered COVID-19 a severe disease for pregnant women and their fetus, and who believed that the vaccination is safe. One-third of the midwives routinely provided information and half recommended this vaccination. Midwives with more years of activity, who received information about the vaccination from official government organizations or scientific journals, those who had never assisted patients with SARS-CoV-2, and those who believed in midwives' role in COVID-19 prevention were more likely to routinely provide information. Participants who perceived a higher utility of this vaccination, those who believed in midwives' role in COVID-19 prevention, those who received information from official government organizations or scientific journals were more likely to routinely provide a recommendation for the vaccine. Midwives' knowledge must be improved for ensuring that they communicate and recommend the vaccination to their patients.
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Huré M, Peyronnet V, Sibiude J, Cazenave MG, Anselem O, Luton D, Vauloup-Fellous C, Deruelle P, Cordier AG, Benachi A, Mandelbrot L, Couffignal C, Pauphilet V, Vivanti AJ, Picone O. [SARS-Cov-2 vaccine's acceptance among pregnant women-A cross-sectional survey]. GYNECOLOGIE, OBSTETRIQUE, FERTILITE & SENOLOGIE 2022; 50:712-720. [PMID: 35914734 PMCID: PMC9335352 DOI: 10.1016/j.gofs.2022.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2022] [Revised: 07/11/2022] [Accepted: 07/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE SARS-CoV-2 is more likely to cause severe cases in pregnant women. They were part of the priority groups since April 2021 to benefit from SARS-CoV-2 vaccination before its extent to general population. This contribution aims to evaluate, in the postpartum period, the achievement of COVID-19 vaccination and factors associated in women during their pregnancy. MATERIAL AND METHOD Multicenter cross-sectional survey study conducted from September to December 2021 with online self-questionnaire. All postpartum patients hospitalized in one of the 6 participating maternity hospitals were invited to answer. The questionnaire asked patients about their demographic characteristics, vaccination modalities, vaccine tolerance, and their general perception of vaccination. RESULTS Of the 371 women who responded, the vaccination rate was 65.7% (IC95% [60.8-70.4]), whom 98.8% entirely during pregnancy. Associated factors with vaccination during pregnancy were older age, higher socio-professional category, and prior information provided by health professionals. Factors that appear to motivate vaccination were personal protection and protection of the newborn. Finally, main factors negatively influencing the vaccination process were the fear of vaccine side effects and the negative perception of vaccines in general. DISCUSSION Acceptability and information about the vaccine by health professionals is in constant improvement. Information campaigns should be continued to improve the acceptability of vaccination, in light of the accumulating data.
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- M Huré
- Assistance publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, AP-HP Nord, hôpital Louis-Mourier, service de gynécologie obstétrique, Colombes, France; Université Paris Cité, France
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- Assistance publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, AP-HP Nord, hôpital Louis-Mourier, service de gynécologie obstétrique, Colombes, France
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- Assistance publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, AP-HP Nord, hôpital Louis-Mourier, service de gynécologie obstétrique, Colombes, France; Université Paris Cité, France; Inserm, IAME, 75018 Paris, France; FHU PREMA, Paris, France
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- Assistance publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, AP-HP Nord, hôpital Louis-Mourier, service de gynécologie obstétrique, Colombes, France
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- Assistance publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, AP-HP Nord, hôpital Bichat, département de recherche clinique, biostatistiques et épidémiologie, 75018 Paris, France; Maternité Port-Royal, hôpital Cochin, AP-HP, centre-université de Paris, Paris, France
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- Université Paris Cité, France; FHU PREMA, Paris, France; Service de gynécologie-obstétrique, université Paris Cité, FHU prématurité, hôpital Bichat, Assistance publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, 46, rue Henri-Huchard, Paris, France
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- Groupe de recherche sur les infections pendant la grossesse (GRIG), Vélizy, France; Hôpital universitaire, AP-HP, département de virologie, département de biologie génétique et PUI, université Paris Saclay, Villejuif, France; Inserm U1193, université Paris Saclay, Villejuif, France
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- Pôle de gynécologie obstétrique, hôpitaux universitaires de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- Université Paris Cité, France; Département de gynécologie et obstétrique, DMU santé des femmes et des nouveau-nés, hôpital Antoine-Béclère, université Paris Saclay, AP-HP, France
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- Département de gynécologie et obstétrique, DMU santé des femmes et des nouveau-nés, hôpital Antoine-Béclère, université Paris Saclay, AP-HP, France
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- Assistance publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, AP-HP Nord, hôpital Louis-Mourier, service de gynécologie obstétrique, Colombes, France; Université Paris Cité, France; Inserm, IAME, 75018 Paris, France; FHU PREMA, Paris, France
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- Université Paris Cité, France; Inserm, IAME, 75018 Paris, France; Assistance publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, AP-HP Nord, hôpital Bichat, département de recherche clinique, biostatistiques et épidémiologie, 75018 Paris, France
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- Université Paris Cité, France; Maternité hôpital Robert-Debré, AP-HP, France
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- Département de gynécologie et obstétrique, DMU santé des femmes et des nouveau-nés, hôpital Antoine-Béclère, université Paris Saclay, AP-HP, France; Groupe de recherche sur les infections pendant la grossesse (GRIG), Vélizy, France
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- Assistance publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, AP-HP Nord, hôpital Louis-Mourier, service de gynécologie obstétrique, Colombes, France; Université Paris Cité, France; Inserm, IAME, 75018 Paris, France; FHU PREMA, Paris, France; Groupe de recherche sur les infections pendant la grossesse (GRIG), Vélizy, France.
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Prieto-Campo Á, García-Álvarez RM, López-Durán A, Roque F, Herdeiro MT, Figueiras A, Zapata-Cachafeiro M. Understanding Primary Care Physician Vaccination Behaviour: A Systematic Review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:13872. [PMID: 36360750 PMCID: PMC9654811 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192113872] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2022] [Revised: 10/20/2022] [Accepted: 10/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND Vaccine hesitancy decreases adult vaccination coverage and has been recognized by WHO as a major health threat. Primary care physicians (PCP) play a key role in vaccination by giving vaccine counselling to their patients. The aim of this systematic review is to identify the knowledge, beliefs, attitudes and barriers (KBAB) associated with own vaccination and patient recommendation in primary care physicians. METHODS MEDLINE/PubMed, EMBASE and Cochrane Library databases were used to search and identify relevant studies based on their title and abstract. In the next step, the full text of each previously selected article was read for eligibility. Articles were selected by two independent reviewers and data extraction was performed using tables. The following information was extracted: methodological characteristics, demographic factors, professional characteristics, and intrinsic or extrinsic factors influencing vaccination or recommendation. RESULTS Our search yielded 41 eligible papers, data-sources, previous practices, belief in the effectiveness or safety of the vaccine, perceived risk, and trust in health authorities were all shown to be related to own vaccination and patient recommendation. CONCLUSION Internet is the main source of information for PCP related to vaccine hesitancy. It is therefore essential to increase the presence and access to pro-vaccination content in this area. In addition, involving PCP in the establishment of vaccination recommendations could improve their credibility in the institutions. On the other hand, training in communication skills and establishing reminder systems could reflect higher vaccination coverage among their patients.
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- Ángela Prieto-Campo
- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, University of Santiago de Compostela, 15786 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Hospital of Santiago de Compostela, 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology, University of Santiago de Compostela, 15786 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Research Unit for Inland Development, Polytechnic of Guarda (UDI-IPG), Avenida Dr. Francisco Sá Carneiro, No. 50, 6300-559 Guarda, Portugal
- Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior (CICS-UBI), Av. Infante D. Henrique, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal
- Escola Superior de Saúde, Instituto Politécnico da Guarda Rua da Cadeia, 6300-035 Guarda, Portugal
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- Institute of Biomedicine (iBiMED), Department of Medical Sciences, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, University of Santiago de Compostela, 15786 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Consortium for Biomedical Research in Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBER of Epidemiology and Public Health, CIBERESP), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
- Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), 15786 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, University of Santiago de Compostela, 15786 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Consortium for Biomedical Research in Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBER of Epidemiology and Public Health, CIBERESP), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
- Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), 15786 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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Mustafa ZU, Bashir S, Shahid A, Raees I, Salman M, Merchant HA, Aldeyab MA, Kow CS, Hasan SS. COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinics in Pakistan: A Multicentric, Prospective, Survey-Based Study. Viruses 2022; 14:v14112344. [PMID: 36366442 PMCID: PMC9694328 DOI: 10.3390/v14112344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2022] [Revised: 10/15/2022] [Accepted: 10/19/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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This study aimed to assess the vaccination status and factors contributing to vaccine hesitancy among pregnant women in the largest province of Pakistan. A multicentric, prospective, survey-based study using an interviewer-administered tool was conducted among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics between 1 December 2021 through 30 January 2022 across seven hospitals in Pakistan. The healthcare professionals providing care at the participating hospitals administered the survey. Four hundred and five pregnant women fully consented and completed the study. The majority of the study participants (70.6%, n = 286) were aged between 25 and 34 and had a previous successful pregnancy history. More than half of the study participants (56.0%, n = 227) did not receive COVID-19 vaccination at the time of data collection despite their family members (93.9%, n = 372) had already received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Among those who received COVID-19 vaccination (n = 173), vaccine efficacy, protection for the foetus, and risk of COVID-19-associated hospitalisation were the main driving factors for vaccine hesitancy. The majority of the unvaccinated women (77.8%, n = 182) had no intention of receiving the vaccine. However, more than two-thirds (85.7%, n = 342) consulted the doctor about COVID-19 vaccines, and most were recommended to receive COVID-19 vaccines by the doctors (80.7%, n = 280). Women were significantly more likely to be vaccinated if they had employment (odds ratio [OR] 4.47, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 2.31-8.64) compared with their counterparts who were homemakers, consulted their doctors (OR 0.12, 95% CI: 0.04-0.35), and if they did not have pregnancy-related issues (OR 6.02, 95% CI: 2.36-15.33). In this study, vaccine hesitancy was prevalent, and vaccine uptake was low among pregnant women. Education and employment did impact COVID vaccination uptake, emphasising the need for more targeted efforts to enhance the trust in vaccines.
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- Zia Ul Mustafa
- Discipline of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang 11800, Malaysia
- Department of Pharmacy Services, District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital, Pakpattan 57400, Pakistan
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- School of Health, Sport and Bioscience, University of East London, Stratford Campus, London W1S 3PR, UK
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- Department of Medicine, Rawalpindi Medical University, Rawalpindi 46000, Pakistan
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- Department of Medicine, Faisalabad Medical University, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Institute of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical and Allied Health Sciences, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Applied Sciences, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield HD1 3DH, UK
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Applied Sciences, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield HD1 3DH, UK
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, School of Pharmacy, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia
- Correspondence: (C.S.K.); (S.S.H.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Applied Sciences, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield HD1 3DH, UK
- Correspondence: (C.S.K.); (S.S.H.)
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Abstract
Pregnancy is an independent risk factor for severe covid-19. Vaccination is the best way to reduce the risk for SARS-CoV-2 infection and limit its morbidity and mortality. The current recommendations from the World Health Organization, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and professional organizations are for pregnant, postpartum, and lactating women to receive covid-19 vaccination. Pregnancy specific considerations involve potential effects of vaccination on fetal development, placental transfer of antibodies, and safety of maternal vaccination. Although pregnancy was an exclusion criterion in initial clinical trials of covid-19 vaccines, observational data have been rapidly accumulating and thus far confirm that the benefits of vaccination outweigh the potential risks. This review examines the evidence supporting the effectiveness, immunogenicity, placental transfer, side effects, and perinatal outcomes of maternal covid-19 vaccination. Additionally, it describes factors associated with vaccine hesitancy in pregnancy. Overall, studies monitoring people who have received covid-19 vaccines during pregnancy have not identified any pregnancy specific safety concerns. Additional information on non-mRNA vaccines, vaccination early in pregnancy, and longer term outcomes in infants are needed. To collect this information, vaccination during pregnancy must be prioritized in vaccine research.
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- Martina L Badell
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA. USA
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA. USA
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- Departments of Pediatrics and Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA. USA
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Reifferscheid L, Marfo E, Assi A, Dubé E, MacDonald NE, Meyer SB, Bettinger JA, Driedger SM, Robinson J, Sadarangani M, Wilson SE, Benzies K, Lemaire-Paquette S, Gagneur A, MacDonald SE. COVID-19 vaccine uptake and intention during pregnancy in Canada. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH = REVUE CANADIENNE DE SANTE PUBLIQUE 2022; 113:547-558. [PMID: 35476258 PMCID: PMC9045023 DOI: 10.17269/s41997-022-00641-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2021] [Accepted: 04/04/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Objective To investigate COVID-19 vaccine uptake and intent among pregnant people in Canada, and determine associated factors. Methods We conducted a national cross-sectional survey among pregnant people from May 28 through June 7, 2021 (n = 193). Respondents completed a questionnaire to determine COVID-19 vaccine acceptance (defined as either received or intend to receive a COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy), factors associated with vaccine acceptance, and rationale for accepting/not accepting the vaccine. Results Of 193 respondents, 57.5% (n = 111) reported COVID-19 vaccine acceptance. Among those who did not accept the vaccine, concern over vaccine safety was the most commonly cited reason (90.1%, n = 73), and 81.7% (n = 67) disagreed with receiving a vaccine that had not been tested in pregnant people. Confidence in COVID-19 vaccine safety (aOR 16.72, 95% CI: 7.22, 42.39), Indigenous self-identification (aOR 11.59, 95% CI: 1.77, 117.18), and employment in an occupation at high risk for COVID-19 exposure excluding healthcare (aOR 4.76, 95% CI: 1.32, 18.60) were associated with vaccine acceptance. Perceived personal risk of COVID-19 disease was not associated with vaccine acceptance in the multivariate model. Conclusion Vaccine safety is a primary concern for this population. Safety information should be communicated to this population as it emerges, along with clear messaging on the benefits of vaccination, as disease risk is either poorly understood or poorly valued in this population.
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- Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Institut national de santé publique du Québec, Québec City, QC, Canada.,Department of Anthropology, Université Laval, Québec City, QC, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
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- School of Public Health Sciences, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada
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- Vaccine Evaluation Centre, BC Children's Hospital Research Institute, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Vaccine Evaluation Centre, BC Children's Hospital Research Institute, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.,Department of Pediatrics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- ICES, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Public Health Ontario, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Centre de Recherche du CHUS, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada.,Department of Pediatrics, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
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Daskalakis G, Pergialiotis V, Antsaklis P, Theodora M, Papageorgiou D, Rodolakis A. Healthcare workers' attitudes about vaccination of pregnant women and those wishing to become pregnant. J Perinat Med 2022; 50:363-366. [PMID: 34881548 DOI: 10.1515/jpm-2021-0536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2021] [Accepted: 11/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVES We designed an electronic query that was distributed to healthcare workers in order to evaluate their attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccination of women that wish to conceive and those that are pregnant. METHODS An electronic survey was designed and distributed through a network of 5.654 e-mails. The query was uploaded in Google Forms. RESULTS Overall, 1,226 answers were retrieved. Ninety percent of respondents replied that they prescribe COVID-19 vaccination in women that wish to conceive, however, the rate falls to 80% for those that have schedules for imminent artificial reproductive techniques. Approximately 1 in 2 physicians (obstetricians and pediatricians) suggests that a delay in assisted reproduction following immunization is not recommended. At least 13% of women of reproductive age and 30% of women wishing to conceive with ART declined to do so according to respondents, report. Only 75% of respondents favored immunization during pregnancy and of those 48% responded that vaccination could be done in all trimesters of pregnancy. Approximately 40% of women decline; however, to receive vaccination. CONCLUSIONS Despite the directions provided by international organizations; physician and patient hesitancy towards vaccination during pregnancy (and particularly the first trimester) remains an issue that deserves further attention.
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- George Daskalakis
- 1st Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Alexandra Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- 1st Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Alexandra Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- 1st Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Alexandra Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- 1st Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Alexandra Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- 1st Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Alexandra Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- 1st Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Alexandra Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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