Exploring immunisation refusal by parents in the Malaysian context

A Systematic Review on Health Interventions Used in Enhancing Vaccination Uptake

“…A study by Lim et al [6] showed that the immunisation refusal rate was 8 per 10,000 children per year and the immunisation defaulter rate was 30 per 10,000 children per year. Varies reasons for vaccine refusal explored in that study [6] were believed in alternative treatment and considered homeopathy rather than conventional immunisation due to perceived fewer care providers and long waiting time at the clinic, social media and family influence, and religious or personal beliefs.…”

“…Varies reasons for vaccine refusal explored in that study [6] were believed in alternative treatment and considered homeopathy rather than conventional immunisation due to perceived fewer care providers and long waiting time at the clinic, social media and family influence, and religious or personal beliefs. One third of the total studied sample in that study [6] reflected on unsure of vaccines effectiveness and doubted the vaccine(s) contents. Few of them [6] did highlight on inadequacy of health information obtained from healthcare providers.…”

“…Few of them [6] did highlight on inadequacy of health information obtained from healthcare providers. Having a big number of family varies in children age was noted [6] prone to miss a higher number of vaccines especially the MMR, the third dose of Hep B and third dose of DTaP/IPV/Hib. A known side effect of vaccine was reported as a reason for parental refusal of child vaccination [7].…”

“…One third of the total studied sample in that study [6] reflected on unsure of vaccines effectiveness and doubted the vaccine(s) contents. Few of them [6] did highlight on inadequacy of health information obtained from healthcare providers. Having a big number of family varies in children age was noted [6] prone to miss a higher number of vaccines especially the MMR, the third dose of Hep B and third dose of DTaP/IPV/Hib.…”

“…Scares local published study in Malaysia reported prevalence of childhood vaccination refusal. However, it has been highlighted in internet-based social-media [13], that many vaccine refusal have constructed their opinions which may influenced parent towards vaccine refusal as some have inappropriate knowledge on immunization [6,[8][9][10][11][12]. Studies on the intervention of childhood vaccination uptake shall be carried out as vaccine refusal has become an alarming health issue in Malaysia.…”