Table 5.
Multivariable analysis (using the forward stepwise method: multiple logistic regression of factors associated with rejected vaccination (only factors that are likely to have a relationship P < 0.10).
| Factor | Crude odds ratio (95% CI) | P value | Adjusted odds ratio (95% CI) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General information | ||||
| History of other vaccinations while pregnant (influenza, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough) | 1.48 (0.94–2.34) | 0.092 | 3.84 (1.92–7.67) | < 0.001 |
| History of COVID-19 infection before pregnancy | 1.65 (0.99–2.75) | 0.054 | 1.94 (1.01–3.74) | 0.049 |
| Attitudes about COVID-19 infection | ||||
| Should not be vaccinated against COVID-19 during pregnancy | ||||
| Disagree | 1 | < 0.001 | 1 | 0.001 |
| Unsure | 4.47 (2.28–8.77) | 4.67 (1.94–11.25) | ||
| Agree | 9.85 (4.70–20.64) | 6.57 (2.44–17.70) | ||
| Attitudes about vaccination against COVID-19 | ||||
| Vaccines increase risk of premature birth | ||||
| Disagree | 1 | < 0.001 | 1 | 0.011 |
| Unsure | 2.53 (1.23–5.17) | 1.97 (0.75–5.19) | ||
| Agree | 6.70 (2.86–15.70) | 5.57 (1.69–18.37) | ||
| Decision to vaccinate against COVID-19 | ||||
| If you know that vaccination is helpful, will you receive injections or not? | ||||
| Get a vaccination of course | 1 | < 0.001 | 1 | < 0.001 |
| Need to consult relatives first | 3.38 (1.96–5.82) | 2.31 (1.20–4.43) | ||
| Don’t ask for a vaccination | 17.60 (8.34–37.16) | 17.14 (6.89–42.62) | ||
| You do not request the vaccination due to fear of harm to yourself | 2.16 (1.01–1.61) | 0.015 | 2.94 (1.26–6.88) | 0.013 |
| If you have been vaccinated before pregnancy, you would like to know your immunity level before deciding to get vaccinated during pregnancy | ||||
| Yes | 1 | 0.055 | 1 | 0.031 |
| No | 1.89 (0.99–3.64) | 2.95 (1.22–7.11) | ||
| Unsure | 1.71 (0.95–3.05) | 0.74 (0.33–1.66) | ||
| It is difficult to book appointments for vaccinations | ||||
| Yes | 1 | 0.008 | 1 | 0.005 |
| No | 1.26 (0.68–2.34) | 2.75 (1.19–6.34) | ||
| Unsure | 2.43 (1.28–4.61) | 4.26 (1.77–10.26) | ||
| Grievances about decision to get vaccinated against coronavirus | ||||
| You believed that your doctor would not provide standardized ante-natal care if you did not get vaccinated as recommended by the doctor | ||||
| Yes | 1 | 0.020 | 1 | 0.030 |
| No | 0.46 (0.26–0.83) | 0.48 (0.23–0.99) | ||
| Unsure | 0.75 (0.38–1.50) | 0.29 (0.12–0.74) | ||