Analysis of awareness and acceptance of SARS-COVID-19 vaccination among pregnant women

Abstract

Vaccination is widely discussed topic during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Due to newly emerging COVID-19 variants, the vaccination has become more and more important. These new variants pose a risk for the development of maternal and neonatal complications. The aim of this study was to conduct a survey among pregnant women to assess the awarness of COVID-19, and vaccination. Among the respondents 58 % were vaccinated with at least one dose, 51 % were vaccinated fully. 77% percent of responders thought that there was an increased risk of severe COVID-19 infection among pregnant women versus non pregnant women. 71% were aware of the risk of fetal death associated with COVID-19 infection. Althought the rate of awareness among pregnant women is quite high (up to 87%), it is cruicial to present the advantages of vaccination among gynaecologists and doctors of other specialites as they are able to motivate women to be vaccinated.