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ArticleThe Medical journal of Australia2026

Drivers of Vaccine Uptake for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children to Inform Tailored Strategies: A Qualitative Study Exploring Health Service Provider Perspective.

Bianca F Middleton, Kristy Crooks, Kylie Taylor, Elizabeth Harwood, Katrina K Clark, Caitlin Kent, Kelly McCrory, Marita Hefler, Jessica Kaufman, David N Durrheim and 1 more

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Bianca F MiddletonGlobal and Tropical Health, Menzies School of Health Research, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3292-5900
Kristy CrooksPopulation Health, Hunter New England Local Health District, Wallsend, New South Wales, Australia.
Kylie TaylorPopulation Health, Hunter New England Local Health District, Wallsend, New South Wales, Australia.
Elizabeth HarwoodPopulation Health, Hunter New England Local Health District, Wallsend, New South Wales, Australia.
Katrina K ClarkPopulation Health, Hunter New England Local Health District, Wallsend, New South Wales, Australia.
Caitlin KentGlobal and Tropical Health, Menzies School of Health Research, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.
Kelly McCroryGlobal and Tropical Health, Menzies School of Health Research, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.
Marita HeflerNational Health and Medical Research Council, Centre of Research Excellence on Achieving the Tobacco Endgame, Menzies School of Health Research, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.
Jessica KaufmanVaccine Uptake Group, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Parkville, Victoria, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5139-4183
David N DurrheimDepartment of Medicine and Public Health, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia.
Margie H DanchinVaccine Uptake Group, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Parkville, Victoria, Australia.

Funding

Menzies School of Health Research Future Leaders Fellowship and a Harry Christian Giese Award 2022
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Abstract

objectivesTo identify drivers of routine vaccination for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, from a health service provider perspective, to increase and maintain uptake.

designThis qualitative study was designed, analysed and guided by Indigenous data sovereignty and governance principles. Data were analysed using inductive content analysis. Subcategories were refined using Miro (Miro Inc), an online collaboration platform. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander worldviews were privileged, with Aboriginal researchers leading data analysis in New South Wales (NSW) and contributing to analysis in the Northern Territory (NT).

settingThe study was conducted in NSW and the NT, Australia, with health service providers from urban, rural and remote settings.

participantsIndividual and group interviews were undertaken in person or online between 2 May and 28 August 2024, with 18 health service provider participants in the Hunter New England Local Health District in NSW and 17 health service provider participants in the NT.

resultsWe identified six key themes addressing drivers of vaccination for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children for families (knowledge, attitudes and information sources; decision-making), health staff (workforce roles, responsibilities and relationships) and health services (improving access; health service operations; data for decision-making). Providers recommended strategies to improve uptake.

conclusionsHealth service providers in urban, rural and remote locations in Australia can provide valuable insights to inform tailored strategies to improve declining vaccine coverage for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, aligned with the priorities of the National Immunisation Strategy 2025-2030.

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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth PersonnelHealth Services, IndigenousVaccinationAttitude of Health PersonnelAustralian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander PeoplesFemaleHumansNew South WalesNorthern TerritoryQualitative Researchhealth systemsindigenous healthvaccination

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