Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Background: Vaccinating children helps prevent infectious diseases and reduce global child mortality. Fears and attitudes prevent parents from vaccinating their children, despite vaccines’ proven efficacy. Understand parental knowledge and attitudes to improve immunisation rates and public health. Methods: One hundred parents participated in this cross-sectional study at Territory Care Hospital. A study assessed participants’ knowledge and opinions on paediatric immunisations. We collected data from electronic medical record and parents’ demographics, knowledge, and opinions were related. Results: Most parents (85%) know vaccines prevent diseases, and 75% recognise how vital it is to finish their children’s vaccination schedules. According to 80% of responders, children need vaccinations. Just over half of parents understood herd immunity, and nearly half concerned about over vaccination. Educational degree was linked to vaccine knowledge (p < 0.05), healthcare practitioner trust, and positive vaccination attitudes (p < 0.01) in statistical analysis. Conclusion: Parents were positive and knowledgeable about childhood vaccines. Still, uncertainties remain, notably about herd immunity and vaccine dosage. Healthcare providers can promote vaccine uptake and public health by communicating and educating parents. Future research should focus on longitudinal studies and personalised educational interventions to bridge these gaps and better understand parental perspectives.
Authors: Neha Savarna, Anil Kumar Tiwari
Institution: Patna Medical College and Hospital
Language: English
Subfield: Health
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6968085168
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