Cross-sectional analysis reveals regional disparities in maternal vaccination coverage during COVID-19, highlighting the need for targeted public health strategies.
Key Points
Maternal vaccination coverage in Brazil improved post-COVID-19, exceeding 70% in several regions by 2020.
Minimum vaccination coverage rose sharply from 35.7-43.0% in 2018 to 44.5-86.6% in 2022, indicating resilience.
Analyzed publicly available data from the Unified Health System for pregnant women aged 18-49 years to estimate vaccination coverage.
Regional differences in recovery, especially in the Southeast, underscore the importance of tailored public health interventions.