FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE PREGNANT WOMEN'S INTEREST ON COVID-19 VACCINATION FOR PREGNANT WOMEN

Abstract

Indonesia has made the implementation of the COVID-19 vaccination as part of its strategy for dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 vaccination is also given to pregnant and lactating women because pregnant women are infected with COVID-19 Severe cases are also at risk of experiencing preterm labor, miscarriage, and even death. The purpose of this study was to find out the factors that influence pregnant women to vaccinate against COVID-19 for pregnant women in the Sungai Penuh Health Center work area in 2021. This type of research is cross-sectional. The sample taken was 31 pregnant women using total sampling. Collecting data using a questionnaire then analyzed using chi square. Time of research in January-September. Statistical test results obtained p value = 0.002 (<0.05) there is a relationship between the variable knowledge of pregnant women and COVID-19 vaccination. The statistical test results obtained p value = 0.704 (> 0.05) there was no relationship between the variable education level of pregnant women and COVID-19 vaccination. Statistical test results obtained p value = 0.007 (< 0.05). there is a relationship between the variable anxiety of pregnant women and the COVID-19 vaccination. The statistical test results obtained p value = 0.001 (<0.05) there is a relationship between the role of health workers and the COVID-19 vaccination. It is hoped that pregnant women will want to vaccinate against COVID-19.