46. HEALTH BELIEF MODEL AND COVID-19 VACCINE HESITANCY AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN IN DA NANG, VIETNAM
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Abstract
Objective: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy, vaccination-related health belief patterns, and the association between health belief patterns and vaccination hesitancy among pregnant women in Da Nang, Vietnam.
Research methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at the Da Nang Maternity and Pediatrics Hospital from February to July 2022. The sample consisted of 535 consecutive pregnant women who met the selection criteria. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using a structured questionnaire, based on the health belief model.
Results: The prevalence of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy or refusal was 66.5%. Regarding health belief model, 60.6% rated the sensitivity as high; 58.1% perceived the severity as moderate; barriers were rated as low (41.7%) and moderate (46.5%); 60.4% rated the benefits as moderate; 36.8% rated the suggestions for action as high. Severity, benefits, and suggestions for action reduced vaccine hesitancy, while moderate and high barriers increased hesitancy. There was no significant association between susceptibility and hesitancy.
Conclusion: The prevalence of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among pregnant women in Da Nang remains high. health belief model factors, except susceptibility, were associated with vaccine hesitancy. Communication about the severity and benefits of vaccines, reducing barriers, and providing suggestions for action should be enhanced to promote vaccination.
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Health belief mod, COVID-19 vaccine, vaccination hesitancy, pregnant women.
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