ArticleThe British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners2004
Predicting uptake of MMR vaccination: a prospective questionnaire study.
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- Randomised cluster trial to support informed parental decision-making for the MMR vaccine.BMC public health · 2011Trial
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- Using protection motivation theory to predict intention to adhere to official MMR vaccination recommendations in Switzerland.SSM - population health · 2019Article
- Knowledge, beliefs and communication preferences with regards to the HPV vaccine; the perspective of unvaccinated Greek adolescent girls, young women, and mothers of vaccine-eligible girls.Health psychology and behavioral medicine · 2018Article
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- Factors associated with parental acceptance and refusal of pandemic influenza A/H1N1 vaccine in Turkey.European journal of pediatrics · 2011Article
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- Engaging with the public?The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners · 2004Article
- Israeli parents` views on coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccinations for children: A cross-sectional study.Journal of pediatric nursingArticle
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Abstract
backgroundRecent years have seen a decline in the uptake of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination.
aimTo describe parents' beliefs about the MMR vaccination and to explore the best predictors of uptake by the age of 2 years. DESIGN OF STUDY: Prospective questionnaire study.
settingBrighton and Hove area of East Sussex.
methodFive hundred and eleven parents (response rate = 56.9%) completed a baseline questionnaire regarding their profile characteristics, beliefs about MMR and previous vaccination history prior to receiving a letter to attend for their child's vaccination. Attendance data was collected at follow-up by the age of 2 years.
resultsThe majority of parents believed that measles, mumps and rubella were serious illnesses and stated that they would feel guilty about any adverse consequences of their decision about vaccination. Many responders were ambivalent about the benefit of vaccinations and were unsure whether to trust either the medical profession or the media. Uptake of MMR vaccination at follow-up was related to previous uptake for vaccination, increased faith in the medical profession, increased faith in the media, and a lower belief that vaccination is unhealthy and can harm the immune system.
conclusionMany parents hold mixed beliefs about the MMR vaccination and the doctors who administer it. Uptake relates to past vaccination and more positive beliefs.
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