Worldwide Estimation of Parental Acceptance of COVID-19 Vaccine for Their Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Vaccines, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(3), P. 533 - 533

Published: Feb. 24, 2023

Currently, the best method to well control spread of COVID-19 without severe mental health problems is reach herd immunity. Therefore, vaccination rate vaccine critical. Among populations, children are vulnerable ones get vaccinated; therefore, it important assess parents’ and guardians’ willingness have their vaccinated. The present systematic review meta-analysis synthesized evidence estimate acceptance toward children. Additionally, factors explaining were investigated. Four academic databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web Science, ProQuest) together with Google Scholar searched, references included publications searched as well. Using PECO-S framework (population, exposure, comparison, outcome, study design), observational studies cross-sectional, cohort, or case-control included. outcome was let be in restricted English peer-reviewed papers published between December 2019 July 2022. A total 98 across 69 different countries 413,590 participants mean age parents 39.10 (range: 18–70) years that 8.45 0–18) years. pooled estimated prevalence parental vaccinate 57% (98 studies, 95% CI: 52–62%, I2: 99.92%, τ2: 0.06). Moreover, data collection time a significant factor multivariable meta-regression, 13% decrease by each month increase time, 11.44% variance. Qualitative synthesis results showed knowledge, trust theCOVID-19 vaccine, facilitators (e.g., low cost, good accessibility, government incentive) for higher willingness, while having worries psychological distress) lower willingness. Given relatively (57%) does not achieve requirement immunity (i.e., 70%), governments healthcare authorities should try elevate knowledge facilitate vaccination, reduce difficulties improve overall among

Language: Английский

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Barriers and facilitators of childhood COVID-19 vaccination among parents: A systematic review

Frontiers in Pediatrics, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 10

Published: Nov. 24, 2022

The acceptance of vaccination against COVID-19 among parents young children plays a significant role in controlling the current pandemic. A wide range factors that influence vaccine hesitancy adults has been reported worldwide, but less attention given to children. Vaccine is considered major challenge achieving herd immunity, and it more challenging as they remain deeply concerned about their child's health. In this context, systematic review literature inevitable assess ensure successful ongoing program.

Language: Английский

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Navigating the shots: Parental willingness to immunize their children with COVID-19 vaccines in Saudi Arabia explored through a systematic review and meta-analysis

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 20(1), P. e0317983 - e0317983

Published: Jan. 27, 2025

Introduction Although COVID-19 vaccines have been recommended for children and adolescents since 2021, suboptimal vaccination uptake has documented. No previous systematic review/meta-analysis (SRMA) investigated parents’ willingness to administer their in Saudi Arabia. Accordingly, this SRMA aimed estimate immunize with Arabia identify reasons determinants influencing decisions. Methods This adhered the PRISMA guidelines protocol was registered on PROSPERO (ID: CRD42023492760). An extensive search performed across electronic databases including Pub Med, Med Central, ISI Web of science, Science Core Collection, Medline, KCI-Korean Journal Database, ProQuest, SciELO, relevant studies published from January 1, 2020 October 30, 2023. A random-effects model utilized pooled effects considering expected variability studies. Heterogeneity, risk bias, publication bias quality were considered evaluated by appropriate tests ensure robust results. Results Twenty-five 30,844 parents included. The overall rate who intended 48.0% (95% CI: 41.0–54.0%) high heterogeneity ( I 2 = 99.42%). main reason vaccinate protect child, family community COVID-19. Perceived efficacy/safety most significant associated children. Conclusion first which emphasized priority focus vaccine-related factors as main/key strategy vaccines’ drivers convince a logical way based accurate cumulative emerging scientific data about efficacy safety optimize children/adolescents. can provide valuable insights development evidence-based policies improve parental children, is crucial controlling SARS-CoV-2 spread promoting herd immunity particularly if virus continues pose major threat.

Language: Английский

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The attitude of the unvaccinated children’s parents toward pediatric COVID-19 vaccination in Tabriz, Iran

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

Published: March 28, 2025

Language: Английский

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Community Perception and Attitude towards COVID-19 Vaccination for Children in Saudi Arabia

Vaccines, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(2), P. 250 - 250

Published: Jan. 22, 2023

Vaccines are an important part of the COVID-19 pandemic response plan. This study was undertaken to find out percentage supporters in Saudi population for vaccination among children, and assess population's perceptions towards children.This nationwide adopted a cross-sectional survey adult participants, conducted by trained medical students. The anonymous questionnaire published on social media tools. Statistical analysis using two-tailed tests.Six hundred twenty (620) participants were recruited this study. Nearly 17.0% had chronic health problem/comorbidity. About 28.7% reported having infection. vaccine received 94.7% respondents. majority (89.0%) wanted get third dose. There statistically significant association between participant's attitudes getting vaccinated themselves, their attitude children's vaccination. Vaccine newness, as reason hesitating vaccinated, most non-vaccine supporters. False religious beliefs found significantly influence opposing vaccination.Health professionals policy makers should implement support strategies ensure children against COVID-19. They also need educate parents families regarding importance

Language: Английский

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Parents’ perspectives on SARS-CoV-2 vaccinations for children: a qualitative analysis

Canadian Medical Association Journal, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 195(7), P. E259 - E266

Published: Feb. 20, 2023

Uptake of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine for children aged 5-11 years has been lower than anticipated in Canada. Although research explored parental intentions toward vaccination children, decisions regarding vaccinations have not studied in-depth. We sought to explore reasons why parents chose vaccinate or their against better understand decisions.We conducted a qualitative study involving in-depth individual interviews with purposive sample Greater Toronto Area, Ontario, via telephone video call from February April 2022 and analyzed data using reflexive thematic analysis.We interviewed 20 parents. found that attitudes represented complex continuum concern. identified 4 cross-cutting themes: newness vaccines evidence supporting use; perceived politicization guidance vaccination; social pressure surrounding vaccinations; weighing versus collective benefits vaccination. Parents making decision about vaccinating child challenging expressed difficulty sourcing evaluating evidence, determining trustworthiness guidance, balancing own conceptions health care societal expectations political messaging.Parents' experiences were complex, even those who supportive vaccinations. These findings provide some explanation current patterns uptake among Canada; providers public authorities can consider these insights when planning future rollouts.

Language: Английский

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Parental perceptions and the 5C psychological antecedents of COVID-19 vaccination during the first month of omicron variant surge: A large-scale cross-sectional survey in Saudi Arabia

Frontiers in Pediatrics, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 10

Published: Aug. 16, 2022

With the rapid surge of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant, we aimed to assess parents' perceptions COVID-19 vaccines and psychological antecedents vaccinations during first month spread.A cross-sectional online survey in Saudi Arabia was conducted (December 20, 2021-January 7, 2022). Convenience sampling used invite participants through several social media platforms, including WhatsApp, Twitter, email lists. We utilized validated 5C Scale, which evaluates five factors influencing vaccination intention behavior: confidence, complacency, constraints, calculation, collective responsibility.Of 1,340 respondents, 61.3% received two doses vaccine, while 35% an additional booster dose. Fify four percentage were unwilling vaccinate their children aged 5-11, 57.2% give vaccine 12-18. Respondents had higher scores on construct responsibility, followed by finally constraints. Confidence associated with willingness positively correlated responsibility (p < 0.010). Complacency about unwillingness older (12-18 years) increased constraints calculation While increasing did not correlate decreased = 0.140), they negatively confidence 0.010).The findings demonstrate relationship between vaccination, importance vaccines, a sense children. Campaigns addressing could help influence public's behavior.

Language: Английский

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Unveiling parental perspectives: COVID-19 vaccination for children in India

Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(4), P. 1481 - 1487

Published: April 1, 2024

Irrespective of the availability a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine its success rate in adults, administering vaccines to children remains challenge for healthcare workers. Children's hesitancy among parents substantial is exacerbated due misleading information. In present study, we aimed investigate their concern about vaccination clinical characteristics children.

Language: Английский

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Parental Factors Associated with COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake for Children over 5 Years of Age in Texas

Vaccines, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(5), P. 526 - 526

Published: May 11, 2024

The COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective for children, yet parental hesitancy towards vaccinating children against the virus persists. We conducted a telephone-administered weighted survey in Texas to examine parents' sociodemographic factors medical conditions associated with vaccination intention parents unvaccinated ages 5-17 years. collected responses from 19,502 participants, of which 4879 were multiple logistic regression Lasso-selected variables identify children's status vaccinate their children. From unweighted sample, less than half (46.8%) had at least one child. These more likely be White, English-speaking, not concerned about illness, privately insured, themselves (p < 0.001). In adjusted model, who (vs. having booster, aOR = 28.6) financially insecure (aOR 1.46) higher odds Parents Asian 0.50), Black 0.69), Spanish-speaking 0.57), illness 0.63), heart disease 0.41), diabetes 0.61) lower Asian, Black, Hispanic, Spanish-speaking, others, vaccine-boosted have Children's essential reduce transmission. It important raise awareness value pediatric while considering circumstances.

Language: Английский

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Parents' reasons to vaccinate their children aged 5–11 years against COVID-19 in Italy

Frontiers in Medicine, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 9

Published: Aug. 2, 2022

Objectives The aims of this cross-sectional study were to investigate why parents decide vaccinate, as well the determinants, their children aged 5–11 years against COVID-19 in Italy. Methods survey was conducted from January through May 2022. All parents/guardians who came randomly selected days immunization centers for administration first dose vaccine child asked complete a questionnaire about socio-demographic characteristics, attitudes toward infection and vaccination, reason(s) regarding decision vaccinate child, source(s) information. Results A total 358 questionnaires collected. Parent's perception that is severe illness assessed using 10-point Likert scale, 7.5. overall mean scores risk having before after vaccination 8.1 6.3. significantly higher parents' level has been observed among those not university degree, with at least one chronic medical condition, perceived child. value respondent trust information provided by pediatricians on scale type 7.6. Female, disease, received pediatricians, needing had concern side effects vaccination. most common reasons vaccinating included wanting protect COVID-19, attend school less risk, prevent transmission family members, practice sport other activities risks. Participants degree more likely have vaccinated attending practicing Conclusions More publicity should be promoted which would increase coverage rates thus lower SARS-CoV-2 reduce occurrence COVID-19.

Language: Английский

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