Pregnant Women's Attitudes about the COVID-19 Vaccine

Objective: Detected in Wuhan, China in 2019, the coronavirus, which causes acute respiratory syndrome, is a global public health problem. Studies have also reported that COVID-19 infection poses a high risk for pregnant women. This study aimed to assess the attitudes of pregnant women toward the COVID-19 vaccine and the factors influencing these attitudes. Methods: A descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted with 280 pregnant women between April 7 and November 4, 2022. Data were collected using a Descriptive Information Form and the Attitudes Towards COVID-19 Vaccination Scale. Results: The mean age of the participants was 27.04±5.53 years. The mean score on the positive attitude subscale of the Attitudes Towards COVID-19 Vaccination Scale was 3.46±0.91, while the mean score on the negative attitude subscale was 2.64±0.83. Pregnant women who were vaccinated or planned to be vaccinated had significantly more positive attitudes than those who were unvaccinated or did not plan to be vaccinated (p