Awareness and Acceptance of Pertussis Vaccination Among Pregnant Women in Taif Region, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Background and aim Pertussis risk increases during pregnancy when it can be passed from an infected, non-vaccinated mother to the newborn. The pertussis vaccine, Boostrix (Tdap: tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis), was approved by U.S. Food Drug Administration (FDA) for immunization of pregnant women third trimester. current cross-sectional study aimed assess awareness level towards pertussis. Methods recruited 401 Taif region through interview questionnaire, which included different questions about socio-demographic clinical circumstances participants, as well some variable parameters, evaluate their acceptance vaccination. Results statistical analysis data revealed that most participants were above 30 years age (68.1%), urban (84.5%), highly educated (57.4%), unemployed housewives (73.1%). Medical history showed only 15 (3.7%) had vaccine previous pregnancies. Analysis a significant difference limited disease prognosis, infection, route transmission, vaccination (P<0.05). This among following participants: those in group >30 years, without college degree, unemployed, trimester gestation, with medical pregnancy-related diseases. Furthermore, at all educational levels didn’t significantly believe safety Interestingly, who or not receiving regular salary didn't intend vaccinate babies neglected obtain sufficient information its side effects regression women's education predictors total score Conclusion So, conclusion, associated several demographic characteristics. Their relation costs infants depended on employment status. Therefore, recommends conducting more campaigns available vaccine. Also, studies are required measure throughout country.