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- Title
Identifying the Predictors of Pediatric Vaccine Uptake during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
- Authors
Phan, Colleen; Mercado, Brandon; Travis, Justin; Webb, Ginny
- Abstract
Identifying determinants of vaccination uptake is critical for public and community health. The population became divided in regard to preventative measures and vaccinations during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, there are varying opinions on decisions to vaccinate children against childhood diseases and COVID-19. Recent findings suggest that the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated existing vaccine hesitancy. Here, we assess vaccine hesitancy in parents by identifying predictors of vaccine acceptance by parents during the COVID-19 pandemic using a survey given to parents in South Carolina. Knowledge about COVID-19 and vaccinations affects vaccination intentions. Age, education, gender, and politics were also found to predict parents' decisions about vaccinating their kids. Understanding potential barriers to vaccine acceptance will aid healthcare providers and public health entities to better reach the community.
- Subjects
SOUTH Carolina; COVID-19 vaccines; PUBLIC health; VACCINE hesitancy; MEDICAL decision making
- Publication
COVID, 2024, Vol 4, Issue 4, p495
- ISSN
2673-8112
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/covid4040033