Understanding SARS-CoV-2 vaccine hesitancy among pregnant women in Soweto, South Africa: A qualitative study
| dc.contributor.author | Zungu, Zwile | |
| dc.contributor.supervisor | Myburgh, Nellie | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2024-12-09T13:15:39Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2024-12-09T13:15:39Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024 | |
| dc.description | ‘A research report submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of MSc (Med) in vaccinology’ to the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, June 2024 | |
| dc.description.abstract | The study focused on understanding SARS-CoV-2 vaccine hesitancy among pregnant women in Soweto, South Africa. Pregnant women are at a greater risk of experiencing COVID-19 complications during pregnancy if infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Vaccination uptake remains low in the population at large. This is a qualitative exploratory study approach using key-informant interviews. A total of sixteen key informant interviews with vaccinated pregnant women, unvaccinated pregnant women, healthcare workers and alternative healers were conducted. This study took place in Soweto townships, South Africa. Thematic qualitative analysis was used to construct themes in NVivo, where the gathered data was reviewed and analysed. The study found that pregnant women experience barriers and motivations that determine their decision to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Motivators to vaccinate health concerns, monetary benefit and structural motivators such as employment, travelling and education. Barriers included vaccine related fears were the main reason for poor vaccine uptake. The lack of knowledge, healthcare system barriers, misinformation, and lack of trust in the government were some reasons for vaccine hesitancy. The study's findings show that pregnant women's decisions to get vaccinated are significantly influenced by several barriers, perceptions and the motivators they have | |
| dc.description.submitter | MM2024 | |
| dc.faculty | Faculty of Health Sciences | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/10539/43214 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | |
| dc.rights | © 2024 University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. | |
| dc.rights.holder | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | |
| dc.school | School of Pathology | |
| dc.subject | COVID-19 | |
| dc.subject | Pregnant women | |
| dc.subject | Vaccination | |
| dc.subject | Barriers | |
| dc.subject | Motivations | |
| dc.subject | Decision-making | |
| dc.subject | UCTD | |
| dc.subject.other | SDG-3: Good health and well-being | |
| dc.title | Understanding SARS-CoV-2 vaccine hesitancy among pregnant women in Soweto, South Africa: A qualitative study | |
| dc.type | Dissertation |