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Maternal COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among Malaysian pregnant women: A multicenter cross-sectional study

Aida Kalok1, Wira Razak Dali1, Shalisah Sharip2

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, National University of Malaysia, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Frontiers in Public Health
|March 13, 2023
PubMed

Insights

Maternal vaccine acceptance for COVID-19 was 77.1% in Malaysian pregnant women. Factors like income, employment, and reliable information sources influenced acceptance, highlighting the need for professional guidance to reduce hesitancy.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Vaccinology

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted global health and economies.
  • Pregnant women face increased risks for severe COVID-19 complications due to physiological changes.
  • Assessing vaccine acceptance among pregnant populations is crucial for public health strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the acceptance rate of the COVID-19 vaccine among pregnant women in Malaysia.
  • To identify factors influencing maternal vaccine acceptance and hesitancy.

Main Methods:

  • A multi-center survey was conducted in four teaching hospitals in Klang Valley, Malaysia.
  • Self-administered electronic questionnaires assessed perceptions, attitudes, and anxiety related to COVID-19 vaccination.
  • Data from 1,272 pregnant women were analyzed.

Main Results:

  • Maternal vaccine acceptance for COVID-19 was 77.1%.
  • Positive predictors included higher income, employment, being a health sector worker, personal/social infection history, and pregnancy-related anxiety.
  • Reliance on internet/social media for information correlated with higher acceptance.

Conclusions:

  • High maternal vaccine acceptance in urban Malaysian pregnant women may be linked to socio-economic status.
  • Responsible use of online information and professional health counseling are key to addressing vaccine hesitancy.
Abstract

Keywords:
COVID-19SARS-CoV-2 vaccinepregnancyvaccine acceptancevaccine hesitancy

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