COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among reproductive-aged female tier 1A healthcare workers in a United States Medical Center

Abstract

INTRODUCTION SARS-CoV2 infection in pregnancy is severe, conferring a threefold increase in premature birth, higher rates of cesarean delivery, and higher hospitalization and mortality rates than age-matched controls [1–3]. Yet, pregnant and lactating women were excluded from COVID-19 vaccine trials, leaving a significant clinical data gap. We sought to evaluate vaccine acceptance, hesitancy, and attitudes among a diverse sample of reproductive-aged female Tier 1A healthcare workers, including those identifying as pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to conceive (TTC).