“Vaccination in Pregnancy: Characterizing vaccine confidence among pregnant women and its association with uptake of recommended vaccines in pregnancy of early childhood routine vaccination.”
Country of Study
South Africa
Institution
University of Cape Town
Expected Year of Completion
2026
Thematic Area
Health and Life Sciences
Education
Imen’s PhD thesis is in Public Health. She holds an MPH in Epidemiology and Biostatistics from the University of Cape Town in South Africa. Currently in her third year of PhD studies at the University of Cape Town in Cape Town, she is expected to complete her doctorate in 2026.
Research Summary
Imen’s research investigates maternal vaccine decision-making in South Africa, focusing on how knowledge and attitudes towards vaccines influence vaccine uptake among pregnant women. With suboptimal vaccination rates during pregnancy, this study explores factors affecting vaccine acceptance for both maternal and childhood vaccines. Through a mixed-methods cohort study involving 1,059 pregnant women, the research will assess maternal knowledge and healthcare workers’ attitudes toward vaccines. The findings aim to inform maternal immunization programs, guiding policymakers to design effective strategies to improve vaccination rates and health outcomes for mothers and children, particularly in low and middle-income countries.
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