Table 3 Univariate analysis: main reasons for not taking the Tdap vaccine during pregnancy by intentions
Intention to take the Tdap vaccine during pregnancy | Total (%) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Yes | No | Total | |||
n = 27 | % | n = 73 | % | 100% | |
Not knowing that a Tdap vaccine was given during pregnancy | 2 | 7.4 | 5 | 6.9 | 7.0 |
Giving birth to a premature baby before having the chance to take the vaccine | 2 | 7.4 | 3 | 4.1 | 5.0 |
Thinking that the Tdap vaccine is not useful for the baby’s health* | 0 | 0.0 | 11 | 15.1 | 11.0 |
Thinking it is not important to get the Tdap vaccine during pregnancy* | 1 | 3.7 | 17 | 23.3 | 18.0 |
Fear of Tdap vaccination during pregnancy* | 0 | 0.0 | 24 | 32.9 | 24.0 |
Difficulty to make an appointment for the Tdap vaccine during pregnancy | 5 | 18.5 | 4 | 5.5 | 9.0 |
Complicated to have the vaccine | 3 | 11.1 | 1 | 1.4 | 4.0 |
My family, friends or spouse did not approve of me taking the vaccine | 0 | 0.0 | 7 | 9.6 | 7.0 |
Other reasons* | 16 | 59.3 | 18 | 24.7 | 34.0 |