Table 8.
Comparison of Demographics and Vaccine Uptake and Acceptance in Pregnancy in Women Seeking Care in the Public and Private Health Sectors
| Factor | Level | Public Health Care | Private Health Care | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N | 409 | 39 | ||
| National | National | 386 (94.4%) | 39 (100.0%) | 0.13 |
| Non-National: Venezuelan | 23 (5.6%) | 0 (0.0%) | ||
| Age, mean (SD) | 30.5 (6.7) | 33.4 (4.3) | 0.009 | |
| No. of children, mean (SD) | 1.4 (1.4) | 0.6 (0.5) | 0.001 | |
| Highest schooling level | None | 1 (0.3%) | 0 (0.0%) | <0.001 |
| Primary | 11 (2.8%) | 0 (0.0%) | ||
| Secondary | 214 (54.6%) | 7 (18.4%) | ||
| Tertiary | 166 (42.3%) | 31 (81.6%) | ||
| Gestational Age, mean (SD) | 26.7 (8.9) | 23.7 (9.5) | 0.075 | |
| Do you have any Comorbidities? | No | 297 (75.4%) | 33 (86.8%) | 0.11 |
| Yes | 97 (24.6%) | 5 (13.2%) | ||
| Any Children (<18yrs) in household? | No | 128 (42.0%) | 14 (41.2%) | 0.93 |
| Yes | 177 (58.0%) | 20 (58.8%) | ||
| Any Elderly (>65yrs) in household? | No | 193 (70.4%) | 25 (78.1%) | 0.36 |
| Yes | 81 (29.6%) | 7 (21.9%) | ||
| How many COVID-19 vaccine doses did you receive in pregnancy? n = 296 |
0 | 221 (79.2%) | 5 (29.4%) | <0.001 |
| 1 | 18 (6.5%) | 5 (29.4%) | ||
| 2 | 38 (13.6%) | 7 (41.2%) | ||
| 3 | 2 (0.7%) | 0 (0.0%) | ||
| How many COVID-19 vaccine doses did you receive prior to pregnancy? n = 404 |
0 | 250 (68.1%) | 9 (24.3%) | <0.001 |
| 1 | 23 (6.3%) | 7 (18.9%) | ||
| 2 | 91 (24.8%) | 19 (51.4%) | ||
| 3 | 3 (0.8%) | 2 (5.4%) | ||
| Are you willing to take the COVID-19 vaccine (1st, 2nd, 3rd dose) now in pregnancy? n = 383 |
No | 269 (78.4%) | 10 (27.8%) | <0.001 |
| Yes | 74 (21.6%) | 26 (72.2%) | ||