Potential motivators affecting parental intention in COVID-19 vaccination for children aged 6 months to 4 years: Implications for targeted vaccine interventions in Japan DOI Creative Commons
Yukiko Kato, Tomohiro Shinozaki, Daisuke Sugiyama

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Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 19(3)

Published: Dec. 15, 2023

Although COVID-19 vaccination was approved for younger children in Japan October 2022, uptake rates remain critically low. This study aimed to investigate Japanese parents' intentions, hesitators' probability of positive intention change, and factors that motivate vaccination. Parents with a 6-month 4-year-old child living participated this internet-based, cross-sectional survey conducted from December 19, January 4, 2023. The modified Poisson regression analysis used assess the probabilities changing by each motivator when comparing degree hesitancy among hesitators, generalized estimating equations were compare intentions potential motivators within hesitant individuals. Among 12,502 participants, 10,008 (80.1%) hesitators. lower levels more likely be motivated vaccinate their through motivators. Vaccine hesitators children, particularly proven vaccine effectiveness (including "protecting getting sick" ratio [PR] 3.7 [95% confidence interval (CI) 3.5–3.9] "less infect adults" PR 2.9 CI 2.8–3.1]), as well safety "safe millions children" 3.1 3.0–3.3]) compared injunctive norm "community leader recommendation"). Therefore, initially addressing parents low is an effective strategy motivates Also, providing evidence-based information about efficacy consistent needs crucial.

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Investigating the predictors of COVID-19 vaccine decision-making among parents of children aged 5–11 in the UK DOI Creative Commons
Stephanie A. Davey,

C. Hampson,

Michaela E. Christodoulaki

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Vaccine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 42(22), P. 126021 - 126021

Published: June 14, 2024

The global effort to combat the COVID-19 pandemic highlights pivotal role of vaccination in public health, particularly considering emerging severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus-2 variants. While priority has been given immunising vulnerable populations, children remain a significant unvaccinated group, prompting NHS England include them their new strategy. parents play child healthcare decisions, specifically regarding vaccination, is crucial, and Health Belief Model (HBM) provides framework for understanding parental behaviour. To investigate predictors influencing decision-making aged 5–11, an online cross-sectional survey was conducted amongst (n = 206) living UK > 18, with one or more 5–11. present study measured HBM constructs, demographic factors, vaccine hesitancy self-efficacy. Binomial logistic regression used analyse responses 206 participants using status (vaccinated vs. unvaccinated) as outcome variable. model significantly predicted status, identifying perceived barriers, cues action parent age predictors. Higher older increased likelihood while greater barriers decreased it. achieved 80.8 % overall accuracy by correctly 87.6 vaccinated cases 69.4 cases, demonstrating high predicting decisions. contributes our factors shaping highlighting impact age. Future health campaigns should address specific faced parents, emphasise external tailor messaging acknowledge age-related differences decision-making. By addressing aforementioned behaviour future interventions can increase number against COVID-19, preventing transmission, protecting from illness contributing

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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

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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.

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Perspectives of Vietnamese Americans Regarding COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance, Trusted Sources of Information, and Pandemic-related Challenges DOI Creative Commons
Celine Nguyen, Ben King,

Jannette Diep

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Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 8, 2025

Abstract Background Due to limited research on Asian Americans and COVID-19, we investigated the perspectives of Vietnamese regarding COVID-19 vaccine acceptance, trusted sources information, pandemic-related challenges. Methods American adult residents in Texas were recruited between September 2021 through March 2022 complete NIH CEAL Common Survey 2 electronically English or Vietnamese, which contains 23 questions about social determinants health, trust, risk perception, testing disease control, vaccination, demographics. We analyzed data using bivariate logistic linear regression models. Results Of 224 completed responses, 181 participants vaccinated (80.8%), 20 (8.9%) partially (one two-dose courses) vaccinated, nine (4%) unvaccinated. unvaccinated individuals, 44.4% reported that getting next 3 months was “not likely at all,” top barriers included safety concerns (77.8%), side effects (66.7%), efficacy (44.4%). Vietnamese-language responders had significantly higher odds experiencing non-medical challenges obtaining food (OR = 2.08, p 0.020) transportation 2.56, 0.008) than English-language responders. Older age associated with reporting ( β 8.39, < 0.001), water 9.58, 0.05), medications 6.43, 5.69, 0.05). Conclusion Our findings describe acceptance reveal variance prevalence among participants. It also showed within-group variation attitudes information Americans. Research disaggregated can guide strategies address health disparities diverse communities.

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The attitude of the unvaccinated children’s parents toward pediatric COVID-19 vaccination in Tabriz, Iran DOI Creative Commons
Nasrin Jafari, Hossein Akbari,

Anahita Maghsoodi

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BMC Pediatrics, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 25(1)

Published: March 28, 2025

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“It’s not that I don’t trust vaccines, I just don’t think I need them”: Perspectives on COVID-19 vaccination DOI Creative Commons
Catherine Pelletier, Dominique Gagnon, Ève Dubé

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PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 19(2), P. e0293643 - e0293643

Published: Feb. 15, 2024

In Quebec (Canada), the roll-out of vaccination started slowly in December 2020 due to limited vaccine supply. While first and second doses were well-accepted among adults uptake was above 90%, late 2021 2022, acceptance decreased for children receipt a 3 rd or 4 th dose. autumn four focus groups conducted with vaccine-hesitant parents aged 0–4 who expressed little intention receive booster The objective this study gather participants’ perspectives on general, COVID-19 campaign information available, gain insights into underlying reasons their low either having child(ren) vaccinated, receiving an additional dose vaccine. A total 35 participants took part groups. certain level trust confidence public health government authorities regarding pandemic management campaign, they also concerned that transparent lacking support informed decision children’s vaccination. Many felt adequately protected against infection during groups, citing lack perceived benefits as primary reason refusing Parents refused administer young not useful about potential side effects. majority reported opinions other recommended vaccines had changed since beginning pandemic. these results are reassuring, our findings highlight importance transparency communications increase develop strategies address fatigue complacency toward vaccines.

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COVID-19 vaccination in children aged 5–11: a systematic review of parental barriers and facilitators in Western countries DOI Creative Commons
Stephanie A. Davey, Daniel Gaffiero

Therapeutic Advances in Vaccines and Immunotherapy, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Parental decision-making regarding vaccination, particularly for coronavirus-19 (COVID-19) where significant debate surrounds children aged 5-11, is influenced by various factors. Understanding the motivations behind parents' vaccination choices their crucial maintaining vaccine uptake, in line with National Health Service United Kingdom strategy.

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Exploring Determinants of COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance, Uptake, and Hesitancy in the Pediatric Population: A Study of Parents and Caregivers in Saudi Arabia during the Initial Vaccination Phase DOI Open Access
Abdullah Alhuzaimi,

Abdullah A. Alrasheed,

Ayman Al‐Eyadhy

et al.

Healthcare, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(7), P. 972 - 972

Published: March 29, 2023

Objectives: This study aims to assess COVID-19 vaccine acceptance, uptake, and hesitancy among parents caregivers of children in Saudi Arabia during the initial rollout pediatric vaccination. Methods: An electronic survey was used collect data from participants who visited a center. The included demographic data, status their children, reasons for acceptance or rejection. Vaccine Hesitancy Scale (VHS) tool also employed attitudes toward routine childhood Multivariate binary regression analysis identify predictors actual uptake children. Results: Of 873 respondents analysis, 61.5% were 38.5% other caregivers. participants, 96.9% had received vaccine. Six hundred ninety-four accepted with main being an endorsement by Ministry Health (60%) importance going back school (55%). One seventy-nine would not vaccinate most common fear adverse effects (49%) inadequate about safety (48%). Factors such as age, vaccination status, self-rated family commitment level, children’s vaccines, participants’ generalized anxiety disorder (GAD7) score did significantly correlate status. Parents less likely compared caregivers, higher socioeconomic more Conclusion: high Arabia. Still, ongoing healthcare authorities should continue advocate better

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Attitudes towards COVID Vaccine and Vaccine Hesitancy in Dermatology: A Narrative Review DOI Creative Commons
Woo Chiao Tay, Anthony Bewley, Julia‐Tatjana Maul

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Vaccines, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(8), P. 1365 - 1365

Published: Aug. 15, 2023

Vaccine hesitancy has been a contentious issue even before the pandemic. The COVID-19 crisis further amplified vaccine hesitancy, with worries about adverse effects, cultural and religious beliefs, misinformation on social media. In dermatology, patients pre-existing skin conditions may have specific concerns impact of their health. Factors such as cutaneous reactions, potential flares underlying conditions, fears psoriasis worsening post-vaccination contribute to hesitancy. Healthcare professionals, including dermatologists, play crucial role in addressing by providing accurate information, concerns, understanding psychological patients. concept fatigue is also explored, noting challenges sustaining acceptance over time, especially regards booster vaccinations. Overcoming requires trust-building, effective communication strategies, collaboration between healthcare workers non-healthcare individuals combat misinformation. By recognizing factors, dermatologists can increase improve public health efforts.

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Positive and negative factors of parents vaccinating their children against COVID-19: An umbrella review DOI Creative Commons
Hui Wu, Chun-Lian Huang,

Jing-Shan Deng

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Preventive Medicine Reports, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 42, P. 102724 - 102724

Published: April 17, 2024

This umbrella review summarized the factors influencing parents' hesitancy to vaccinate their children against COVID-19 and evidence reduce it. The analysis included PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Scopus articles published before March 22, 2024. It considered all meta-analyses that investigated parental vaccine hesitancy. Eight studies were included. Hesitancy rate parents from five continents was between 0.69 % 95.0 %. comprehensive synthesis in this shows originate four aspects: Parents' attitudes, including trust scientific community, concerns about complications, perceptions children's susceptibility, support social environment, government incentives, low vaccination costs, specific sociodemographic characteristics, positive reduced children. Conversely, negative aspects, distrust, spread misinformation, poor economic status, concern unprecedentedly short development time, associated with increased Our study identified for highlighted attitude most important determinant.

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Acute Appendicitis Following COVID-19 Infection in Pediatric Patients: A Single Center’s Study in Greece DOI Creative Commons
Christos Kaselas, Maria Florou, Maria Tsopozidi

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Diagnostics, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(12), P. 2070 - 2070

Published: June 15, 2023

This study investigated the potential association between previous severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) positive infection, as well vaccination, and presentation of appendicitis in pediatric patients. It has been three years since World Health Organization (WHO) declared SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, city lockdowns self-protective measures have applied worldwide. In an effort to contribute research on probable long-term complications COVID-19 infection vaccination against SARS-CoV-2, current was designed patients' health records post-quarantine era.

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