Determinants of Acceptance for Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (Tdap) Vaccination Among Expectant Mothers: A Cross-Sectional Analysis - Takeaways - MDSpire

Determinants of Acceptance for Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (Tdap) Vaccination Among Expectant Mothers: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

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  • Nurhasifah Abd Aziz

  • Nor Afiah Mohd Zulkefli

  • Zainab Hananah Abang Abdullah

  • February 2, 2026

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    Tdap vaccination during pregnancy provides passive immunity to infants, significantly reducing pertussis incidence and severity in newborns.

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    Maternal Tdap vaccination is recommended between 27 and 36 weeks of gestation to optimize antibody transmission to infants.

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    In Malaysia, the Ministry of Health offers the Tdap vaccine free to pregnant women, addressing rising pertussis cases among infants.

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    Parents are the primary source of pertussis transmission to infants in about 50% of initial cases, highlighting the need for maternal vaccination.

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    Global acceptance rates for Tdap vaccination among pregnant women vary widely, with developed countries showing higher acceptance compared to others.

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Determinants of Acceptance for Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (Tdap) Vaccination Among Expectant Mothers: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

  • by Nurhasifah Abd Aziz, Nor Afiah Mohd Zulkefli, Zainab Hananah Abang Abdullah

  • February 2, 2026

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