A national survey of parents’ views on childhood vaccinations in Ireland

Marron, Louise; Ferenczi, Annamária; O’Brien, Katie M.; Cotter, Suzanne; Jessop, Lucy; Morrissey, Yvonne; Migone, Chantal

doi:10.1016/j.vaccine.2023.05.004

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“…In this survey, the primary reason for their willingness to accept the vaccinations was to safeguard the child, whereas the major reasons for rejecting immunization were that their child was not at risk and the fear of adverse effects. These results are in line with previous literature on different groups of individuals [ 14 , 32 , 33 , 34 , 35 ]. The underestimated perception of the risk for children with chronic medical conditions requires specific attention and highlights the urge initiatives to be taken and the favorable safety profile of the vaccines need to be shared to make appropriate decisions.…”

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Parents’ Uptake and Willingness towards Recommended Vaccinations for Their Children with Underlying Chronic Medical Conditions in Italy

Della Polla,

Miraglia del Giudice,

Postiglione

et al. 2023

Vaccines

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This cross-sectional survey was conducted to investigate the willingness and uptake of recommended vaccinations against influenza, meningococcal B and ACWY, pneumococcal, rotavirus and the influencing factors among 565 parents of children aged 6 months to 5 years with chronic medical conditions in Italy. Only 34.9% of the sample received all vaccinations. Parents whose selected child was vaccinated against the five diseases were those who had received recommendations from physicians, who did not believe that children should get fewer vaccinations at the same time, those whose child was aged 2–3 and 4–5 years compared to 6 months–1 year, and those who acquired information from physicians. Only 17.9% were willing to vaccinate their child. Parents with a university degree, those who acquired information from physicians, and those whose child had a more recent diagnosis were more likely to be willing to vaccinate their child. Parents who believed that children should get fewer vaccines at the same time, those without a university degree, and those who did not acquire information from physicians were more likely to not have vaccinated their child because they were concerned about vaccines’ side effects. Public health policymakers should provide efforts to promote the uptake for an adequate protection of this high-risk group.

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Parents’ Uptake and Willingness towards Recommended Vaccinations for Their Children with Underlying Chronic Medical Conditions in Italy

Della Polla,

Miraglia del Giudice,

Postiglione

et al. 2023

Vaccines

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“…This decline in trust extends to compulsory vaccinations beyond COVID-19, reflecting a broader apprehension towards governmental health mandates. The global decline in childhood vaccination coverage [ 35 ], particularly in Europe [ 36 , 37 , 38 ], post-pandemic, sets a concerning backdrop for understanding the specific vaccination challenges in South Tyrol. South Tyrol’s complex history, marked by its linguistic diversity and historical conflicts [ 17 ], significantly influences current vaccination attitudes and behaviors in the region [ 13 ].…”

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Vaccine Hesitancy and Public Mistrust during Pandemic Decline: Findings from 2021 and 2023 Cross-Sectional Surveys in Northern Italy

Barbieri,

Wiedermann,

Lombardo

et al. 2024

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This study examines vaccine agreements in South Tyrol, Italy, within distinct socio-cultural and linguistic contexts. Using data from the 2021 and 2023 “COVID-19 Snapshot Monitoring” extended surveys, we assessed changes in attitudes towards COVID-19 and other vaccinations during the second and final years of the pandemic. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to examine factors such as trust in institutions, language groups, and the use of complementary and alternative medicine. The representativeness of the study is supported by good participation rates, ensuring a comprehensive view of attitudes towards vaccination in the region. The results show a shift in public agreement with the national vaccination plan to 64% by 2023, from a rate of about 73% agreement in 2021 (p < 0.001). A significant decrease in trust in health authorities and a negative correlation with complementary and alternative medicine consultations were observed. The results highlight the complex nature of vaccine hesitancy in diverse regions such as South Tyrol and underline the need for targeted communication strategies and trust-building initiatives to effectively reduce hesitancy. This study provides critical insights for the formulation of public health strategies in diverse sociocultural settings.

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Navigating parental attitudes on childhood vaccination in Jordan: a cross-sectional study

Abu-Farha,

Khabour,

Gharaibeh

et al. 2024

International Journal of Environmental Health Research

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A national survey of parents’ views on childhood vaccinations in Ireland

Cited by 3 publications

References 35 publications

Parents’ Uptake and Willingness towards Recommended Vaccinations for Their Children with Underlying Chronic Medical Conditions in Italy

Parents’ Uptake and Willingness towards Recommended Vaccinations for Their Children with Underlying Chronic Medical Conditions in Italy

Vaccine Hesitancy and Public Mistrust during Pandemic Decline: Findings from 2021 and 2023 Cross-Sectional Surveys in Northern Italy

Navigating parental attitudes on childhood vaccination in Jordan: a cross-sectional study

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