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ArticleBMC public health2024

Stakeholder perspectives of immunisation delivery for adolescents with disability in specialist schools in Victoria, Australia: 'we need a vaccination pathway'.

Jane Tuckerman, Yasmin Mohamed, Frances Justice, Tove Andersson, Kerryann Wyatt, Kate Broun, Alice Bastable, Isabella Overmars, Jessica Kaufman, Margie Danchin

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10 authors.

Jane TuckermanFaculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, 161 Barry St, Carlton, VIC, 3010, Australia. jane.tuckerman@mcri.edu.au.
Yasmin MohamedFaculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, 161 Barry St, Carlton, VIC, 3010, Australia.
Frances JusticeMurdoch Children's Research Institute, Royal Children's Hospital, 50 Flemington Road, Parkville, 3052, Australia.
Tove AnderssonCentre for Behavioural Research in Cancer, Behavioural Science Division, Cancer Council Victoria, 615 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne, VIC, 3004, Australia.
Kerryann WyattCentre for Behavioural Research in Cancer, Behavioural Science Division, Cancer Council Victoria, 615 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne, VIC, 3004, Australia.
Kate BrounPrevention Division, Cancer Council Victoria, 615 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne, VIC, 3004, Australia.
Alice BastablePrevention Division, Cancer Council Victoria, 615 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne, VIC, 3004, Australia.
Isabella OvermarsFaculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, 161 Barry St, Carlton, VIC, 3010, Australia.
Jessica KaufmanFaculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, 161 Barry St, Carlton, VIC, 3010, Australia.
Margie DanchinFaculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, 161 Barry St, Carlton, VIC, 3010, Australia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAdolescents with disability have lower vaccination rates than the general population, including HPV vaccination. Understanding the multi-level influences on vaccination in specialist schools is crucial to achieve optimal vaccination coverage and vaccination experiences for adolescents living with disability.

objectiveTo identify and improve understanding of the facilitators and barriers of HPV vaccination among adolescents with intellectual disabilities or autism in Victorian specialist schools to inform strategies to increase vaccination acceptance and uptake.

methodsQualitative interviews with key stakeholders (adolescents with disabilities, parents, school and council immunisation staff) from six specialist schools in Victoria, Australia. Data were analysed thematically. Inductively derived themes were then deductively mapped across the UNICEF 'Journey to Immunization' model.

results32 interviews were conducted with stakeholders (2 adolescents, 7 parents, 13 school staff, 10 council staff). Trust in vaccines was high, but knowledge of the HPV vaccine was limited. Barriers included lack of accessible information for parents, the consent process, behavioural challenges and vaccine-related anxiety among students. The immunisation program in special schools was perceived as convenient, however preparing students for vaccination day and catering to individual student needs were key. Participants expressed a need for more parent information about options and additional support for vaccination outside of the school program.

conclusionsOur study identified a range of facilitators and barriers to the school immunisation program for students with disabilities in specialist schools. The next phase of this work will use co-design workshops to build on the suggestions for improvement and opportunities that could be leveraged to improve vaccination uptake.

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Papillomavirus VaccinesQualitative ResearchAdolescentAutistic DisorderFemaleHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansImmunization ProgramsIntellectual DisabilityInterviews as TopicMalePapillomavirus InfectionsParentsPersons with DisabilitiesSchool Health ServicesSchoolsPapillomavirus VaccinesAdolescentDisabilityHPVSpecial schoolVaccination

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PMID39044189
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