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ArticleTherapeutic advances in vaccines and immunotherapy2024

Pediatric asthma and COVID-19 vaccination: unveiling patterns of hesitancy and acceptance.

Marzieh Tavakol, Saber Gharagozlou, Mohammad Abbasi, Zahra Zamani, Mohammad Gharagozlou

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Marzieh TavakolNon-communicable Diseases Research Center, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran.
Saber GharagozlouDivision of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Department of Pediatrics, Pediatrics Center of Excellence, Children's Medical Center Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Mohammad AbbasiStudent Research Committee, School of Medicine, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran.
Zahra ZamaniDepartment of Community Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Mohammad GharagozlouDivision of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Department of Pediatrics, Pediatrics Center of Excellence, Children's Medical Center Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, No. 7 - East 6th Avenue - 24M Boulevard - Saadat Abad, Tehran 1416753955, Iran.

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Abstract

Background: The global COVID-19 pandemic, declared in January 2020, necessitated urgent preventive measures, with vaccination as a key strategy. Despite progress in vaccine development and distribution, widespread hesitancy persists, impeding global disease control efforts. This study specifically explores COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and acceptance among Iranian children with asthma, aiming to understand factors unique to this subgroup. Method: A cross-sectional investigation was carried out in an allergy clinic in Iran, including a total of 522 asthmatic children between the ages of 5 and 18 years. A comprehensive questionnaire, built upon previous studies, investigated the factors that influence vaccine hesitation and acceptance. Data pertaining to demographics, vaccination status, and factors influencing hesitancy or acceptance were collected. Results: Among the participants, 27.5% were administered the COVID-19 vaccine. Decisions were greatly influenced by family dynamics, with a notable association between parent and child vaccination. Children's vaccination rates were associated with their age and the frequency of COVID-19 diagnosis among their parents. The primary factors motivating individuals to get vaccinated were safety concerns (67.1%) and a strong belief in the severity of COVID-19 (43.4%). On the other hand, vaccine hesitancy resulted from concerns about potential adverse effects (77%), lack of confidence (28.3%), and a belief that children who had already contracted COVID-19 did not require vaccination (22.5%). Conclusion: The study highlights COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and acceptance among asthmatic children in Iran, emphasizing parental decision-making factors. Tailored interventions are required due to the lower vaccination rate in this specific group. Healthcare providers play a vital role in influencing opinions, urging actions against misinformation, enhancing vaccine understanding, and promoting positive attitudes.

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asthmatic childrenCOVID-19 vaccinationpediatric asthmapublic health educationvaccine acceptancevaccine hesitancyvaccine safety concerns

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