CompletedNot SpecifiedObservational

Developing an intervention to help pregnant women decide whether to vaccinate or not

This study wants to make sure pregnant women get the best information possible about vaccines. Because illnesses like flu and COVID-19 can be serious for pregnant women and their babies, many still choose not to have these vaccinations. We want to hear directly from pregnant women about what kind of information they need, how they'd like to get it, and what it should look like. We'll use this feedback to create new, easy-to-understand information to help them decide about vaccinations. We're also asking healthcare professionals for their thoughts. You can take part by sharing your views in a chat over the phone or online.

At a glance

Status

Completed

Phase

Not Specified

Sponsor

University of Birmingham

Enrolment target

Start

10 Apr 2025

Estimated completion

28 Feb 2026

Vaccine in pregnancy

What is this study about?

This study is all about helping pregnant women make informed choices about vaccinations like flu, COVID-19, and whooping cough. We know that these illnesses can sometimes be more serious for pregnant women and their babies. Even with this in mind, many women choose not to have these vaccines during pregnancy.

Our main goal is to understand what kind of information pregnant women want and need about vaccinations, and how they'd like to receive it. For example, would they prefer a leaflet, a website, a video, or something else entirely? What questions do they have? By understanding their needs, we can create helpful and clear resources.

We'll be working to design new information materials based on what we learn. We'll also ask people who take part in the study to give us feedback on early versions of these materials to make sure they are useful and easy to understand. We really want to make sure pregnant women feel supported in making the best decisions for themselves and their babies.

Key takeaways

Help shape better vaccine information for pregnant women.
Share your views in a simple phone or video chat.
Your feedback helps others make informed health choices.
No medical procedures are involved.
You can stop participating at any time.
The study is backed by the National Institute for Health and Care Research.

Who may be eligible?

You might be able to take part if you are:

- A pregnant woman aged 18 or over. You can be at any stage of your pregnancy and have any history with vaccines. You should be able to understand the study information in English, but we can provide translation for your interview if English isn't your first language.

- A healthcare professional aged 18 or over who works with pregnant women. This includes doctors (GPs), midwives, nurses, or pharmacy staff.

Could this study suit you?

Answer these quick questions to see if you may be eligible. This is a guide only — the research team makes the final call.

Are you currently pregnant AND 18 years old or older?
Can you understand information written in English?
OR are you a healthcare professional who works with pregnant women AND 18 years old or older?
Do you want to share your ideas about health information?

Answer every question to see your result.

What does participation involve?

If you decide to take part, you'll have a chat with a researcher. This can be a one-on-one conversation or in a small group, whatever you prefer. The chat will happen over the phone or as a video call online, and it should last about 45 to 60 minutes.

During this chat, we'll talk about how you'd like to receive information about vaccinations for pregnant women. Your ideas will help us create new information materials. We might ask you to chat with us again later to give your thoughts on the new materials we've started to design.

Potential risks and benefits

Taking part in this study will help us understand what pregnant women really want and need from information about vaccinations. Your feedback will be directly used to create better resources, helping other pregnant women make decisions that are right for them. There are no known physical risks. The only potential downside is the time it takes to participate. We will be discussing sensitive topics about vaccinations during pregnancy, and if you ever feel uncomfortable, we can pause or stop the interview at any time. You are free to withdraw from the study at any point.

Locations (1)

Some site locations are approximate. We're improving this — please verify with the trial team before travelling.

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Unverified
United Kingdom

Common questions

What is this study trying to achieve?

This study aims to create better, clearer information about vaccines for pregnant women, based on what women themselves say they need.

Who can take part in this study?

Pregnant women aged 18 and over, and healthcare professionals who work with pregnant women, also 18 and over.

What will I have to do if I join?

You'll have a chat with a researcher over the phone or video call, lasting about 45-60 minutes, to share your thoughts on vaccine information.

Will I have to have any vaccinations if I join?

No, this study is about discussing information, not about receiving any vaccinations.

When and where is the study happening?

The study runs from January 2025 to March 2026, and is being run by the University of Birmingham in the UK.

How to find out more

Jo Parsons

j.e.parsons@bham.ac.uk - Official trial record

Always speak to your GP or specialist before deciding to take part in a study.