Socio-psychological determinants of second trimester maternal pertussis vaccination acceptance in the Netherlands

CONCLUSIONS: Intention, attitude, beliefs on safety and effectiveness, risk perception of side effects and moral responsibility were most predictive for maternal Tdap vaccine acceptance during the second trimester of pregnancy, in accordance with studies regarding third trimester vaccination. These should be discussed by healthcare professionals early in pregnancy to provide an informed choice towards vaccine acceptance.PMID:37121803 | DOI:10.1016/j.vaccine.2023.04.059

Source: Vaccine - April 30, 2023 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Maarten M Immink Nicoline A T van der Maas Hester E de Melker Jos é A Ferreira Mireille N Bekker Source Type: research