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OBJECTIVE: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can be more severe in the presence of pregnancy. The use of COVID-19 vaccines is safe and effective in pregnancy. In this study, it was aimed to examine the knowledge level of pregnant women about COVID-19 disease, to determine their vaccination status, reveal the extent of vaccine hesitancy, and investigate the underlying reasons. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A total of 276 pregnant women/patients who applied to the obstetrics and gynecology outpatient clinic of Turhal State Hospital between September 6, 2021 and September 27, 2021 were included in the study. The prepared questionnaire was applied using a face-to-face interview technique. RESULTS: In our study, the rate of participants answering the information questions correctly was between 58.7% and 74.3%, and the rate of compliance with the infection prevention measures was between 35.9% and 73.9%. A total of 52.5% of the pregnant women were not vaccinated against COVID-19, and the most important reason for not being vaccinated (59.3%) was the fear of harming their pregnancy. 69.9% of the participants stated that they had/would have other suggested vaccinations done during pregnancy, and 92.8% stated that they would have their baby's childhood vaccinations done. CONCLUSIONS: As a result of this study, it was found that pregnant women had moderate knowledge about the transmission routes of COVID-19. Although the rate of negative thoughts about vaccines was low, the rate of vaccination was low. The most important reason for not vaccinating was the thought of harming their pregnancy. Vaccine hesitancy can be eliminated, and vaccination rates can be increased by providing clear and transparent information to their patients by physicians.

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