Childhood vaccinations. Validation of a tool for measuring knowledge, attitudes and vaccine hesitancy in pregnant women

Authors

  • Azzurra Massimi Sapienza University of Rome
  • Annalisa Rosso Sapienza University of Rome Italy
  • Carolina Marzuillo Sapienza University of Rome Italy
  • Grazia Pia Prencipe Sapienza University of Rome
  • Pasquale De Soccio Sapienza University of Rome
  • Giovanna Adamo Sapienza University of Rome
  • Giulia Sturabotti Sapienza University of Rome
  • Corrado De Vito Sapienza University of Rome
  • Paolo Villari Sapienza University of Rome

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2427/12625

Abstract

Background. The objective of this pilot study was to test a questionnaire aimed at assessing knowledge of and attitudes towards vaccination, as well as intention to vaccinate, among pregnant women.

Methods. The questionnaire was self-administered by 49 pregnant women attending antenatal classes at three Family Centers in Rome.

Results. Poor knowledge of vaccinations, inadequate attention from healthcare professionals, recurrent consultation of unreliable sources of information, and misconceptions about the side effects of vaccines, all contribute to vaccine hesitancy. Where appropriate, questionnaire sections were shown to be internally consistent.

Conclusion. The questionnaire proved reliable and is suitable for further studies.

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Published

2022-03-08

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 4 (2017)

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Copyright (c) 2022 Azzurra Massimi, Annalisa Rosso, Carolina Marzuillo, Grazia Pia Prencipe, Pasquale De Soccio, Giovanna Adamo, Giulia Sturabotti

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