'It has been the hardest decision of my life': a mixed-methods study of pregnant women's COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy.

Susanna Kola-PalmerAlice KeelyJane Walsh

Published in: Psychology & health (2023)

Participants who did not intend to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in pregnancy focused on vaccine fears as opposed to virus fears. Results indicate that pregnant women need balanced vaccine information and unequivocal health care provider recommendation to aid maternal vaccination decision-making.

Keyphrases

pregnant women
pregnancy outcomes
coronavirus disease
decision making
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healthcare
primary care
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
preterm birth
birth weight
gestational age
weight loss