Understanding barriers to influenza vaccination among parents is important to improve vaccine uptake among children
Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
21(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 23, 2025
The
COVID-19
pandemic
has
significantly
altered
public
perceptions
of
vaccines,
particularly
among
parents.
In
high-income
countries
like
the
United
Kingdom
(UK)
and
Australia,
factors
such
as
misinformation,
expedited
approval
process
vaccines
unique
local
challenges
have
contributed
to
vaccine
hesitancy,
resulting
in
uneven
uptake
across
various
vaccination
programs.
Despite
efforts
school-based
influenza
programs
UK
free
rates
continue
decline.
This
is
especially
concerning
given
concurrent
circulation
during
winter
months,
which
places
additional
strain
on
healthcare
systems.
Drawing
existing
evidence,
this
commentary
examines
key
influencing
childhood
provides
preliminary
policy
recommendations
address
these
challenges.
Three
actionable
are
outlined,
including
strategies
counter
improve
accessibility,
strengthen
trust
These
insights
aim
guide
development
effective
interventions
increase
uptake.
Язык: Английский
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,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
20(1), С. e0317983 - e0317983
Опубликована: Янв. 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.
Язык: Английский
Investigating the influencing factors of vaccination decisions for newly developed and established vaccines: a comparative study based on latent class logit models in China
Frontiers in Public Health,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
12
Опубликована: Авг. 29, 2024
Background
The
factors
influencing
vaccination
decision-making
for
newly
developed
vaccines
may
be
similar
to
and
different
from
those
established
vaccines.
Understanding
these
underlying
differences
similarities
is
crucial
designing
targeted
measures
promote
new
against
potential
novel
viruses.
Objective
This
study
aims
compare
public
decisions
identify
the
in
factors.
Method
A
discrete
choice
experiment
(DCE)
was
conducted
on
1,509
representatives
of
general
population
China
collect
data
preferences
coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19)
influenza
vaccines,
representing
respectively.
latent
class
logit
model
used
classes
within
sample,
allowing
an
analysis
distinctly
choices
both
types
Result
Participants
valued
attributes
However,
concerns
about
sequelae
were
more
significant
vaccine,
while
effectiveness
prioritized
vaccine.
Class
membership
revealed
significantly
correlated
with
age,
health,
yearly
household
income,
acquaintances’
status,
risk
perception.
Conclusion
highlights
need
tailored
communication
strategies
interventions.
For
addressing
side
effects
crucial.
long-standing
emphasizing
their
can
enhance
uptake
significantly.
Engaging
healthcare
providers
community
influencers
essential
increase
confidence
rates.
Clear
engagement
are
critical
misinformation,
particularly
during
periods
heightened
concern.
Язык: Английский
Parental decisions regarding the vaccination of children and adolescents against SARS-CoV-2 from 2020 to 2023: A descriptive longitudinal study of parents and children in Montreal, Canada
Vaccine,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
43, С. 126489 - 126489
Опубликована: Ноя. 2, 2024
Язык: Английский