RESEARCH TITLE

A Comprehensive Study to Understand the Knowledge and Perception of COVID-19 Vaccination Among
Pregnant Women.

PROBLEM STATEMENT

The COVID-19 pandemic has posed significant health risks globally, with pregnant women being a
vulnerable population. To mitigate these risks, vaccination has emerged as a crucial tool.

However, there is a need to comprehensively assess the knowledge and perceptions of COVID-19
vaccination among pregnant women attending Kawempe Hospital. Current gaps in understanding and
potential misinformation may hinder vaccination uptake, emphasizing the necessity of identifying areas
for improvement in vaccination education and communication strategies tailored to this specific
population.

RESEARCH QUESTIONS

What is the level of knowledge about COVID-19 vaccination among pregnant women.

What are the challenges that pregnant women may be facing to access and receive COVID-19
vaccination.
What are the factors that influence pregnant women's decisions regarding COVID-19
vaccination.
What is the current COVID-19 vaccination uptake and intention to vaccinate among pregnant
women.
What is the accuracy of information received by pregnant women about COVID-19 vaccination.
What evidence-based strategies can be recommended to improve COVID-19 vaccination
education and communication for pregnant women.
MAIN OBJECTIVE

To analyze and assess the levels of knowledge and perceptions regarding COVID-19 vaccination with the
aim of identifying potential areas of improvement in Covid-19 vaccination education and strategies for
communication among pregnant women.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES.

To determine the baseline knowledge about COVID-19 vaccination among pregnant women.
To identify any barriers or challenges that pregnant women may be facing to access and receive
COVID-19 vaccination.
To assess the factors that influence pregnant women's decisions regarding COVID-19
vaccination.
To measure the overall COVID-19 vaccination uptake and intention to vaccinate among pregnant
women.
To evaluate the accuracy of information received by pregnant women about COVID-19
vaccination.
To recommend evidence-based strategies for improving COVID-19 vaccination education and
communication targeting pregnant women.