Correlates and Patterns of COVID-19 Vaccination Intentions among Parents of Children with Type 1 Diabetes

Abstract

Objective To examine psychosocial, sociodemographic, medical, and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) experiences as correlates of COVID-19 vaccination intentions among parents of children with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Methods 121 parents of children with T1D ( M child age = 7.78 ± 1.70; M A1c = 8.3% ± 1.5%) in the mid-Atlantic and Southwest regions completed self-report measures in February to March 2021. Results Parents’ general vaccination behaviors and attitudes were associated with COVID-19 vaccination intentions. Child insurance type and social distancing adherence were associated with vaccination intention in the Southwest site. Higher A1c was associated with lower intention. Vaccine safety was the top reported concern. Conclusions COVID-19 vaccination intentions are important to address in parents of youth with health conditions.

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“…Previous studies conducted in the general adult population also showed that the awareness of vaccine safety is positively related to vaccination willingness (6-7). In addition, Kreps et al found that a decrease in the incidence of major adverse effects is associated with a higher probability of choosing a vaccine (8). A study also showed that vaccine safety is the top concern for COVID-19 vaccination intentions among children with diabetes (9).…”

“…In this study, the perceived efficacy of the booster dose vaccine was positively related to vaccination behavior. Kreps et al found that the more significant the efficacy of the vaccine, the longer the protection time and the greater the vaccination probability (8). Diabetic patients are susceptible to SARS-CoV-2, which may be more inclined to consider the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine before vaccination.…”

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“…Glycemic imbalance was observed in only 2.5% of patients [ 61 ]. A US study among parents of children with T1D [ 62 ] with a mean age of 7.8 ± 1.7 years and mean HbA1c levels of 8.3 ± 1.5% in the Mid Atlantic and Southwest Regions, reported that higher HbA1c levels were associated with lower intention to vaccinate, with vaccine safety being the main parental concern. Moreover, higher parental vaccination intention was associated with child private insurance (compared to public), and shorter T1D duration [ 62 ].…”