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Factors Associated With Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccine Uptake Among Pregnant Women and Nonpregnant Women of Reproductive Age in Jamaica.

Jodian Amor PinkneyLaura M BogartKamali N CarrollLenroy R BryanGivana WitterDina AshourFatma M SheblRocio M HurtadoIlona Telefus GoldfarbEmily P HyleChristina PsarosBisola O Ojikutu
Published in: Open forum infectious diseases (2023)
Pregnancy, low vaccine confidence, and government mistrust were associated with a lower likelihood of COVID-19 vaccination among reproductive-aged women in Jamaica. Future studies should evaluate the efficacy of strategies proven to improve maternal vaccination coverage, including standing "opt-out" vaccination orders and collaborative provider and patient-led educational videos tailored for pregnant individuals. Strategies that decouple vaccine messaging from government agencies also warrant evaluation.
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