2018
DOI: 10.1080/21645515.2018.1471305
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A path analysis model suggesting the association between health locus of control and compliance with childhood vaccinations

Abstract: Despite vaccines benefits, parent's vaccine hesitancy is growing. Health locus of control (HLOC) may affect decision making regarding child vaccinations. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between parents' HLOC and compliance with routine childhood immunization programs. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 731 parents of children aged 3-4 years. Internal HLOC, powerful others and chance HLOC (dimensions of external HLOC), reliability of information sources, and attitudes towards… Show more

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“…Also, Utah, where Mormon religion is dominant, and 74% of the residents rated themselves as being “highly religious” is ranked 46th in the nation as up to date with Human papillomavirus vaccination (Walker et al 2017 ; Wormald 2015 ). A common determinant of vaccine acceptance among religious people is health locus of control-HLOC (Amit Aharon et al 2018 ; Sinding Bentzen 2019 ; Wilson et al 2016 ). HLOC is the extent of perception that each person has about the important factors that govern their health or illness (Wallston et al 1978 ).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Also, Utah, where Mormon religion is dominant, and 74% of the residents rated themselves as being “highly religious” is ranked 46th in the nation as up to date with Human papillomavirus vaccination (Walker et al 2017 ; Wormald 2015 ). A common determinant of vaccine acceptance among religious people is health locus of control-HLOC (Amit Aharon et al 2018 ; Sinding Bentzen 2019 ; Wilson et al 2016 ). HLOC is the extent of perception that each person has about the important factors that govern their health or illness (Wallston et al 1978 ).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…However, external LOC is the belief that a person’s health depends on external factors such as God, chance, or Powerful others. In a recent path analysis model among Jewish and Muslim parents, external HLOC was shown to be positively associated with low childhood vaccine uptake through parents’ attitudes (Amit Aharon et al 2018 ). Nevertheless, weighing the virulent nature of COVID-19 against the existing evidence that religious individuals may offer explanations to a crisis by referencing it as “an Act of God of which humans have no control over” (Sinding Bentzen 2019 ), it is uncertain how HLOC will mediate the relationship between religiosity and COVID-19 vaccination intention.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Finally, it is important to note that our study included adults, and if parents have a negative disposition towards the COVID-19 vaccine, they may also prevent their children from taking the vaccine (Amit Aharon et al 2018). This premise has an implication for policymakers who may further examine the likelihood of vaccine uptake among various demographic groups and offer policy recommendations for COVID-19 vaccine acceptance.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…However, external LOC is the belief that a person's health depends on external factors such as God, chance, or Powerful others. In a recent path analysis model among Jewish and Muslim parents, external HLOC was shown to be positively associated with low childhood vaccine uptake through parents' attitudes (Amit Aharon et al 2018). Nevertheless, weighing the virulent nature of COVID-19 against the existing evidence that religious individuals may offer explanations to a crisis by referencing it as 'an Act of God of which humans have no control over' (Sinding Bentzen 2019), it is uncertain how HLOC will mediate the relationship between religiosity and COVID-19 vaccination intention.…”
Section: Religiosity and Covid-19 Vaccinationmentioning
confidence: 98%
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