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ArticleBMJ open2023

Exploring nurses' experiences of a tailored intervention to increase MMR vaccine acceptance in a Somali community in Stockholm, Sweden: a qualitative interview study.

Emma Appelqvist, Asha Jama, Asli Kulane, Adam Roth, Ann Lindstrand, Karina Godoy-Ramirez

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Emma AppelqvistDepartment of Public Health Analysis and Data Management, Public Health Agency of Sweden, Solna, Sweden emma.appelqvist@folkhalsomyndigheten.se.ORCID 0000-0002-7058-2419
Asha JamaDepartment of Public Health Analysis and Data Management, Public Health Agency of Sweden, Solna, Sweden.
Asli KulaneDepartment of Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
Adam RothDepartment of Public Health Analysis and Data Management, Public Health Agency of Sweden, Solna, Sweden.
Ann LindstrandDepartment of Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals, Unit Essential Programme on Immunization, WHO, Geneve, Switzerland.
Karina Godoy-RamirezThe Office of the Head for Communicable Disease Control and Health Protection, Public Health Agency of Sweden, Solna, Sweden.
Public Health Agency of Sweden · SEKarolinska Institutet · SENational Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases · US

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Abstract

objectivesTo explore nurses' experiences of a tailored intervention that supported them with knowledge and tools to use during encounters and dialogue with parents with low vaccine acceptance.

designA qualitative study with in-depth interviews conducted in 2017. Data were analysed using thematic analysis.

settingThis study was part of a multicomponent intervention targeting Somali parents and the nurses at child health centres in the Rinkeby and Tensta neighbourhoods of Stockholm. An area with documented low measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccination coverage. Previous research has revealed that Somali parents in the community delayed MMR vaccination due to fear of autism despite lack of scientific evidence. The interventions were implemented in 2015-2017.

participantsEleven nurses employed at the child health centres involved in the intervention participated in interviews. The tailored intervention targeting nurses included a series of seminars, a narrative film and an information card with key messages for distribution to parents.

resultsThe qualitative analysis revealed an overarching theme: perception of improved communication with parents. Two underlying themes were identified: (1) feeling more confident to address parents' MMR vaccine concerns and (2) diverse tools as useful support to dispel myth and reduce language barriers.

conclusionFrom the nurses' perspective, the tailored intervention was useful to improve communication with parents having vaccine concerns. Nurses have a crucial role in vaccine uptake and acceptance. Interventions aiming to strengthen their communication with parents are therefore essential, especially in areas with lower vaccine acceptance.

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Measles-Mumps-Rubella VaccineNursesChildHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansParentsQualitative ResearchSomaliaSwedenVaccinationMeasles-Mumps-Rubella VaccinePaediatric infectious disease & immunisationPublic healthPUBLIC HEALTH

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