End of Pandemic Parental Hesitancy Towards Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccination: A Cross-sectional Survey at Two Lebanese Tertiary Hospitals DOI Creative Commons

Sabine Shehab,

Lina Anouti,

Celina F. Boutros

et al.

Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(1)

Published: Feb. 5, 2025

This observational prospective cross-sectional study was conducted during the last 4 months of COVID-19 pandemic to determine whether parental hesitancy vaccinate their children against had improved compared earlier studies in other countries showing high levels hesitancy. Methods: Parents were surveyed from January until May 16, 2023, at two tertiary medical centers Beirut, American University Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC) and Saint George Hospital (SGHUMC). Results: The enrolled 950 participants, predominantly mothers (79.6%) aged 30–49 (79%), highly educated parents (69.8% 62.2% fathers university graduates). Although routine childhood vaccinations received remarkable acceptance (98.3%), there considerable towards pediatric (56.4%). Only 9.4% vaccinated all eligible children. main concern vaccine's safety perceived lack testing (p < 0.001). Other factors gender, vaccination status, children's age. In adjusted model, a higher rate vaccine (AOR: 1.746 [1.059–2.878], p = 0.029). Similarly, 2.703, 0.001) 12–17 4.450, more acceptance. Conclusion: study's findings indicate persistently level for despite than years positive global experience with vaccine. Raising awareness about effectiveness would address this mitigate impact on health well-being.

Language: Английский

Parental vaccine hesitancy: recent evidences support the need to implement targeted communication strategies DOI Creative Commons

Cecilia Cagnotta,

Nicoletta Lettera,

Mirko Cardillo

et al.

Journal of Infection and Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 18(2), P. 102648 - 102648

Published: Jan. 5, 2025

In 2018, Europe experienced a surge in measles cases, revealing the consequences of suboptimal immunization coverage. This trend was exacerbated by long-standing vaccine hesitancy. Parental attitudes toward childhood vaccines have increasingly shifted, influenced ethical, religious, and safety concerns. Vaccines hesitancy has substantially increased after Covid-19 pandemic. Using PubMed, we reviewed cross-sectional studies, published during years 2023-2024, related to parents' hesitancy, with aim provide an overview its prevalence, underlying reasons for public health. Data summarised highlight various factors contributing These include socio-demographic factors, impact pandemic, widespread misinformation, particularly through social media. Several studies show that is often linked lower education levels, decreased trust healthcare systems. The pandemic this issue. article underscores need targeted communication strategies address focusing on specific populations, such as those low-income settings or limited access information. It emphasizes importance countering misinformation improve vaccination rates health outcomes.

Language: Английский

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End of Pandemic Parental Hesitancy Towards Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccination: A Cross-sectional Survey at Two Lebanese Tertiary Hospitals DOI Creative Commons

Sabine Shehab,

Lina Anouti,

Celina F. Boutros

et al.

Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(1)

Published: Feb. 5, 2025

This observational prospective cross-sectional study was conducted during the last 4 months of COVID-19 pandemic to determine whether parental hesitancy vaccinate their children against had improved compared earlier studies in other countries showing high levels hesitancy. Methods: Parents were surveyed from January until May 16, 2023, at two tertiary medical centers Beirut, American University Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC) and Saint George Hospital (SGHUMC). Results: The enrolled 950 participants, predominantly mothers (79.6%) aged 30–49 (79%), highly educated parents (69.8% 62.2% fathers university graduates). Although routine childhood vaccinations received remarkable acceptance (98.3%), there considerable towards pediatric (56.4%). Only 9.4% vaccinated all eligible children. main concern vaccine's safety perceived lack testing (p < 0.001). Other factors gender, vaccination status, children's age. In adjusted model, a higher rate vaccine (AOR: 1.746 [1.059–2.878], p = 0.029). Similarly, 2.703, 0.001) 12–17 4.450, more acceptance. Conclusion: study's findings indicate persistently level for despite than years positive global experience with vaccine. Raising awareness about effectiveness would address this mitigate impact on health well-being.

Language: Английский

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