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Maternal Immunization Decision-Making Among Pregnant and Lactating People in Kenya: A Qualitative Exploration of Peer Influences on Vaccine Decision-Making for a Future RSV Vaccine

Singh, Prachi, Fesshaye, Berhaun, Lee, Clarice, Njogu, Rosemary N., Karron, Ruth A., Limaye, Rupali J.·2024·Maternal and Child Health Journal
DOI 10.1007/s10995-024-03982-8
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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of respiratory illness in infants globally, with new maternal RSV vaccines on the horizon. Vaccine decision-making during pregnancy is shaped by individual, interpersonal, community, and societal factors. This study explored key interpersonal influences on maternal vaccine decision-making among pregnant and lactating people (PLP) and community members in Kenya. This qualitative study conducted in-depth interviews with six pregnant people, 18 lactating people, and 10 community members in one rural and one urban county in Kenya. Data were analyzed using a grounded theory approach. Participants identified the pregnant person themself, male partners, other family members, peers, and healthcare providers (HCPs) as key influences on the maternal immunization decision-making process. The majority of interviewed PLP believed that decision-making during pregnancy should be left to themselves due to autonomy and their role as the primary caregiver. Community members, including male partners, also identified pregnant people as the key decision-maker. While some PLP said they deferred to male partners to make vaccine decisions, more felt that men were not as informed on maternal and child issues as themselves or other female peers and relatives. HCPs emerged as important influences and information sources for PLP during decision-making. Understanding who influences vaccine-decision making during pregnancy will help inform demand generation strategies, and in turn, uptake of future maternal vaccines, including RSV vaccines. Given the strong role HCPs and peers have in the decision-making process, targeting key potential influences is essential to improve vaccine acceptance. Maternal immunization saves lives, but the presence of vaccines does not guarantee uptake. Decision-making for maternal vaccines does not occur in a vacuum and is influenced by multiple sources. Information on how peers influence future maternal vaccine acceptance is limited. Our findings show that pregnant and lactating people (PLP) believe the decision to vaccinate should be left to themselves due to autonomy and their caregiver role, even in rural Kenya. Additionally, our findings show that PLP are influenced not only by their partners and healthcare providers, but also female family members and peers. As RSV vaccine rollout begins, targeted demand generation strategies for PLP and their influences is paramount.

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Singh, P., Fesshaye, B., Lee, C., Njogu, R. N., Karron, R. A., & Limaye, R. J.
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Maternal and Child Health Journal
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Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Published
2024-08-14
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  • 1092-7875
  • 1573-6628
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10.1007/s10995-024-03982-8
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Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (INV-016977)

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