In:
PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science (PLoS), Vol. 17, No. 3 ( 2022-3-22), p. e0265390-
Abstract:
The uptake and acceptance of the influenza vaccine (IV) among pregnant women remain unknown in Tunisia despite the increased influenza-related complications and death. The present study aimed to assess the IV uptake and acceptability and to describe related knowledge and attitudes among pregnant women in Tunisia. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in 84 Tunisian healthcare facilities over a period of three months (from March to May 2019). All pregnant women aged ≥18 years who sought antenatal care in related health structures were included in this study based on a multistage self-weighted sampling. We measured knowledge and attitudes towards the IV and assessed factors related to willingness for its uptake. Results The questionnaire was completed by 1157 pregnant women. More than half of the participants (60.2%; 95% confidence interval [CI] [57.3%–63.0%] ) reported awareness about the IV. Among included PW, only 4.6%; 95% CI [3.5%–6.1%] received it during their current pregnancy. However, (36.8%; 95% CI [34.0%–39.6%] ) declared their willingness to receive the vaccine in the next pregnancy. Recommendation by healthcare providers, identified to be the most trustful source of information, was the main reason for acceptance. However, the intention to accept the IV by pregnant women was significantly associated with such recommendation and perceived safety and effectiveness of this vaccine. Conclusion Antenatal care visits are a precious opportunity that should not be missed by health care providers and especially gynecologists to promote the IV uptake by pregnant women in Tunisia.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1932-6203
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0265390
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10.1371/journal.pone.0265390.t001
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10.1371/journal.pone.0265390.t002
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10.1371/journal.pone.0265390.t003
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10.1371/journal.pone.0265390.s001
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10.1371/journal.pone.0265390.s002
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10.1371/journal.pone.0265390.s003
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10.1371/journal.pone.0265390.s004
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10.1371/journal.pone.0265390.s005
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10.1371/journal.pone.0265390.s006
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10.1371/journal.pone.0265390.s007
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10.1371/journal.pone.0265390.s008
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10.1371/journal.pone.0265390.s009
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10.1371/journal.pone.0265390.r001
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10.1371/journal.pone.0265390.r002
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10.1371/journal.pone.0265390.r003
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10.1371/journal.pone.0265390.r004
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10.1371/journal.pone.0265390.r005
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10.1371/journal.pone.0265390.r006
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10.1371/journal.pone.0265390.r007
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10.1371/journal.pone.0265390.r008
Language:
English
Publisher:
Public Library of Science (PLoS)
Publication Date:
2022
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