Antenatal vaccine uptake: A cross-sectional study investigating factors influencing women’s choices in pregnancy

Abstract

Background: Seasonal influenza and pertussis cause significant morbidity and mortality among expectant mothers and infants. Vaccination during the antenatal period is an important public health intervention, minimising rates of maternal, neonatal and infant infection. Aims: The primary aim of this project was to establish the rates of antenatal vaccine uptake. Secondly, the study aimed to determine socio-demographic factors significant to vaccine uptake. Thirdly, the project aimed to produce a thematic analysis of the factors affecting vaccination uptake during pregnancy. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted among women attending a large maternity hospit..