Attitudes towards compulsory vaccination in Italy: Results from the NAVIDAD multicentre study

Gualano, Maria Rosaria; Bert, Fabrizio; Voglino, Gianluca; Buttinelli, Elisa; D’Errico, Marcello Mario; Waure, Chiara de; Giovanni, Pamela Di; Fantini, Maria Pia; Giuliani, Anna Rita; Marranzano, Marina; Masanotti, Giuseppe Michele; Massimi, Azzurra; Nante, Nicola; Pennino, Francesca; Squeri, Raffaele; Stefanati, Armando; Signorelli, Carlo; Siliquini, Roberta; Castaldi, Silvana; Donna, Francesca Di; G, Di Martino; Genovese, Cristina; Golfera, Marco; Gori, Davide; Greco, Pantaleo; Loperto, Ilaria; Miduri, Alessia; Olivero, E; Prospero, Emilia; Quattrocolo, F; Rossello, P; Rosso, Annalisa; Sisti, Leuconoe Grazia; Stracci, Fabrizio; Zappalà, G.

doi:10.1016/j.vaccine.2018.04.029

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“…16 Evaluating attitudes towards mandatory vaccination could lead to better understand these issues and allow to plan suitable strategies to improve immunization coverage. Although attitudes towards mandatory vaccination have been investigated by a number of studies, [22][23][24][25] to our knowledge the degree of consent has not yet been systematically reviewed. Therefore, the aim of this study was to systematically review published studies evaluating attitudes towards mandatory vaccination programs to promote awareness on this issue, which could benefit the implementation of such policies and help develop strategies to increase general approval and compliance.…”

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Knowledge, attitudes and beliefs towards compulsory vaccination: a systematic review

Gualano

Olivero

Voglino

et al. 2019

Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics

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Currently, many countries are dealing with groups refusing available recommended vaccinations.Despite several studies having demonstrated the efficacy of mandatory vaccinations in ensuring herd immunity, opposition is widespread. The aim of our study was to systematically review published studies evaluating attitudes towards mandatory vaccination programs. PubMed and Scopus scientific databases were searched and 4,198 results were returned, of these 29 met the inclusion criteria. Twenty-two studies assessed attitudes towards mandatory vaccination programs in general, while 9 papers focused specifically on the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine. Most of the studies were performed in Europe and North America. According to the assessed studies, the majority of the population seems to be in favour of compulsory vaccinations, although attitudes differed among studies. The results presented in this review could be an important starting point to further understand the issue of vaccine hesitancy and support the implementation of effective vaccination strategies. ARTICLE HISTORY

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Knowledge, attitudes and beliefs towards compulsory vaccination: a systematic review

Gualano

Olivero

Voglino

et al. 2019

Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics

102

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“…The interviews, lasting about 25 min, were conducted by trained resident doctors. We administered a non-self-compiling questionnaire composed by seven sections for a total of 63 items [18]. Each section investigated the following topics:…”

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“…In this perspective it is important to understand where and how people take information with the aim of spreading scientifically based information. A cross-sectional multicentre study (NAVIDAD study) examined the determinants of acceptance of mandatory vaccine restoration, identifying one of the main factors in information sources [18]. A subsequent analysis from the same working group focused on awareness and confidence in immunization [19].…”

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Use of Information Sources on Vaccine-Preventable Diseases in Pregnant Women: An Experience in Ferrara, Italy

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Carioli

Gamberoni

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The "vaccine hesitancy" and the consequent lowering of vaccination coverage have, on one hand, pushed the Italian government to reintroduce some new compulsory vaccinations for access to schools and, on the other, have imposed a greater effort on health operators to understand the causes and, consequently, to intervene with tools for promotion and health education. In Ferrara, we administered 201 non-self-filling questionnaires to 201 pregnant women within a cross-sectional multicenter study, consisting of 63 items divided into 7 sections. In particular, we wanted to investigate the correlation between the socio-demographic characteristics of the interviewees and the sources used to obtain information and, on the other side, the intention to vaccinate in relation to the perception of the diffusion and of the risk of vaccine-preventable diseases. The institutional information sources are less used by foreigners, primiparous, and women with a low education level. The perception of the severity of vaccine-preventable diseases was greater in those inquiring from institutional sources. In a public health perspective, knowing the profile of future mothers in terms of socio-demographic characteristics and of the quality of the used information channels may help to guide the choices of communication in the vaccination field.

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“…Many countries are dealing with groups refusing available, recommended vaccinations. Despite several studies having demonstrated the efficacy of vaccinations in ensuring herd immunity, opposition is widespread [2][3][4]. Reasons are multiple, including lack of historical memory of the effects of many infectious diseases, mismatched information mediated by social media, and lack of political leadership and government action to support preventive interventions with appropriate tools.…”

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“…To protect public health, it became necessary to require compliance with the new vaccination program for school enrolment. [4,10].…”

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WFPHA: World federation of public health associations www.wfpha.org

2019

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Attitudes towards compulsory vaccination in Italy: Results from the NAVIDAD multicentre study

Abstract: Information sources and confidence towards health professionals are the main determinants of acceptance of mandatory vaccine restoration. To increase the acceptability of the restoration and reduce vaccine hesitancy, these aspects need to be strengthened.

Cited by 72 publications

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Knowledge, attitudes and beliefs towards compulsory vaccination: a systematic review

Knowledge, attitudes and beliefs towards compulsory vaccination: a systematic review

Use of Information Sources on Vaccine-Preventable Diseases in Pregnant Women: An Experience in Ferrara, Italy

WFPHA: World federation of public health associations www.wfpha.org

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