Vol. 40 No. 3 (2023): Junio
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Knowledge, attitudes and practices of pregnant women regarding vaccination

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  • Edwin Omar Ochoa Gelvez
Edwin Omar Ochoa Gelvez
Secretaria de Salud Departamental
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Published 2023-06-30

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Ochoa Gelvez EO. Knowledge, attitudes and practices of pregnant women regarding vaccination. Rev. Chilena. Infectol. [Internet]. 2023 Jun. 30 [cited 2026 Jun. 2];40(3). Available from: https://revinf.cl/index.php/revinf/article/view/1561

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Abstract

Background: Vaccination during pregnancy has proven to be a safe and effective measure that protects pregnant woman and the fetus against immuno-preventable diseases. 

Aim: To determine the knowledge, attitudes and practices of pregnant women regarding vaccination in the context of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.

Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted at public health care institutions in the 19 municipalities of Casanare, Colombia, from January to March 2022. Data were collected using a documented measurement instrument that included 22 items grouped into four sections: sociodemographic data, knowledge, attitudes and practices about vaccination.

Results: The mean knowledge score was 5.9 (SD: 1.9) of a maximun of 10; 93.7% believed that vaccination was really necessary during pregnancy. Factors associated with adequate level of knowledge included age group 26-30 years (OR: 2.27; 95% CI: 1.21- 4.25; p = 0.011), being in the third trimester of pregnancy (OR: 2.37; 95% CI: 1.12-5.01; p = 0.024) and having basic, intermediate or higher education (OR: 10.45; 95% CI: 2.37-46.03; p = 0.002).

Conclusions: It is essential to strengthen information, education and communication strategies to promote safe vaccination during pregnancy.

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