Attitudes of Parents Towards COVID-19 Vaccinations for Their Children: A Single-Center Cross-Sectional Study
Makaleler > Tam Makale · 2023
Yazarlar: Burçe Emine DÖRTKARDEŞLER, Şule GÖKÇE, Feyza KOÇ, Nuri Zafer KURUGÖL
The Journal of Pediatric Research, Uluslararası, Scopus, 2023, cilt 10, ss 72-79
DOI: 10.4274/jpr.galenos.2023.00878
Özet
ABS TRACTAim: Vaccine hesitancy has recently grown worldwide, caused by misinformation generally.This study aimed to determine parental intention to vaccinate children against the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) and any factors associated with vaccination hesitancy. Materials and Methods:This cross-sectional survey study was conducted in a general pediatrics outpatient clinic.The parents of 12 to 18 years old children who were admitted to the clinic between June and December, 2021 (n=819) were included in this study.They were asked about their intention to vaccinate themselves and their children.The vaccination status against COVID-19, hesitancy or willingness to vaccinate their children, and factors affecting the parents' thoughts regarding COVID-19 vaccines were the measures of this study. Results:The vaccination rate of the parents was 70.3%, while parents' intention to have their children vaccinated was 69.0%.Most parents had awareness regarding COVID-19 vaccines (88.3%), and most parents (89.4%) stated that the vaccination was necessary for the COVID-19 pandemic.Parents who had a male child or younger child were inclined to be hesitant.The parents' beliefs about the necessity of vaccines, their awareness of COVID-19 vaccines, and their vaccination status against COVID-19 were identified as factors decreasing their hesitancy.Conclusion: Parents' attitudes and vaccination status play a key role in their children's vaccination.Providing reliable information to parents regarding COVID-19 vaccines should be considered a priority in order to increase childhood immunization.