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Nurses’ Perceptions Of MMR Vaccine Hesitancy In An Area With Low Vaccination Coverage

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: BACKGROUND AND AIM: Measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine (MMR) coverage is low in an area in the Northern part of Stockholm, Sweden. The overall aim of this study was to explore the perceptions, views, and experiences of child health clinic nurses related to vaccine hesitancy in Rinkeby and Tensta. METHODS: The study focused specifically on hesitancy towards measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccination. Eleven in-depth interviews were conducted in Swedish with female nurses who were directly responsible for vaccination programmes. Their thoughts and experiences were sought using probing and question rephrasing techniques. Transcripts of the data were analysed using content analysis. RESULTS: Four themes emerged, namely hesitancy among Somali parents, lack of confidence in the MMR vaccine, loss of confidence in other vaccines due to mistrust of the MMR vaccine, and complacency regarding vaccination in general. CONCLUSION: There is a strong influence of fear of vaccine-induced autism among parents in the Somali community in areas of Stockholm, that requires continued attention by the health care providers.

Source: Pediatric Health Medicine and Therapeutics

DOI: 10.2147/phmt.s212921

Authors: Asha Jama, Ann Lindstrand, Mona Ali, Robb Butler, Asli Kulane

Institutions: Public Health Agency of Sweden, Karolinska Institutet, World Health Organization, United Nations Children's Fund

Language: English

Topic: Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy

Subfield: Health

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,320