Barriers to Tdap vaccination among women attending Primary Health Care Centers in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia, 2023

Zainab Alomran; Fatimah AlAli; Montser Bokhamseen; Mostafa Alhodibi

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Online Published: 12 Aug 2024

IJMDC. 2024; 8(8): 2000-2007

doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1720771644

Barriers to Tdap vaccination among women attending Primary Health Care Centers in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia, 2023

Zainab Alomran, Fatimah AlAli, Montser Bokhamseen, Mostafa Alhodibi.

Abstract
Objective: This study aimed to assess the perceptions and factors influencing pertussis vaccination among childbearing women in the Al-Ahsa region of Saudi Arabia.
Methods: A cross-sectional analytic and descriptive study was conducted among 384 Saudi females of childbearing age (18-40 years) who had previously been pregnant and attended primary healthcare centers in the Al-Ahsa region. Participants were randomly selected and completed a self-administered questionnaire that collected data on demographic characteristics, knowledge and perceptions of pertussis and its vaccine, and barriers to vaccination.
Results: The majority of participants (74.8%) were aged 30-40 years, and 73.8% had a bachelor’s degree or higher. While 86% of participants recognized vaccines as preventive measures, 85.2% believed it is better to avoid immunizations during pregnancy. However, 85.7% had attended health activities providing information on vaccinations during pregnancy, and 86% expressed interest in attending future awareness programs. Significant differences were found between educational levels and vaccine perceptions, with higher education correlating with better knowledge and positive attitude towards vaccination.
Conclusion: There was a high level of awareness about pertussis and its vaccine among women in the Al-Ahsa region, yet misconceptions about vaccine safety during pregnancy persist. Educational interventions and stronger physician recommendations are crucial to improve vaccine uptake.

Key words: Barriers, vaccination, Tdap, women, Saudi Arabia

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Alomran Z, AlAli F, Bokhamseen M, Alhodibi M. Barriers to Tdap vaccination among women attending Primary Health Care Centers in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia, 2023. IJMDC. 2024; 8(8): 2000-2007. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1720771644

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Alomran Z, AlAli F, Bokhamseen M, Alhodibi M. Barriers to Tdap vaccination among women attending Primary Health Care Centers in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia, 2023. IJMDC. (2024), [cited September 28, 2024]; 8(8): 2000-2007. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1720771644

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Alomran, Z., AlAli, . F., Bokhamseen, . M. & Alhodibi, . M. (2024) Barriers to Tdap vaccination among women attending Primary Health Care Centers in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia, 2023. IJMDC, 8 (8), 2000-2007. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1720771644

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Alomran, Zainab, Fatimah AlAli, Montser Bokhamseen, and Mostafa Alhodibi. 2024. Barriers to Tdap vaccination among women attending Primary Health Care Centers in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia, 2023. International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries, 8 (8), 2000-2007. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1720771644

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Alomran, Zainab, Fatimah AlAli, Montser Bokhamseen, and Mostafa Alhodibi. "Barriers to Tdap vaccination among women attending Primary Health Care Centers in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia, 2023." International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries 8 (2024), 2000-2007. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1720771644

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Alomran, Zainab, Fatimah AlAli, Montser Bokhamseen, and Mostafa Alhodibi. "Barriers to Tdap vaccination among women attending Primary Health Care Centers in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia, 2023." International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries 8.8 (2024), 2000-2007. Print. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1720771644

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Alomran, Z., AlAli, . F., Bokhamseen, . M. & Alhodibi, . M. (2024) Barriers to Tdap vaccination among women attending Primary Health Care Centers in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia, 2023. International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries, 8 (8), 2000-2007. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1720771644

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