The effects of parents' vaccine hesitancy and COVID-19 vaccine literacy on attitudes toward vaccinating their children during the pandemic

Bektaş, İlknur; Bektaş, Murat

doi:10.1016/j.pedn.2023.04.016

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“…On the contrary, other studies like Iskender's et al [31] and Bektas et al [28], conducted on Turkish university students and parents, respectively, did not confirm a positive association between VL's ability and attitudes to get vaccinated against COVID-19, although in both studies, it was not clear which variable was considered the antecedent and which was the mediator (Table 1).…”

Section: Findings From the Review Updatementioning

confidence: 71%

“…As mentioned, nine studies included in the updated review support the notion of a direct negative association between VL and VH [26,27,30,32,34,35,[38][39][40], while the other three showed a partial or complete mediating effect [8,33,37]. These findings were contradicted by other investigations published during the same period [28,31]. Notably, these proportions are similar to those of our previous review [16], and of two systematic reviews, where 10 out of 13 papers reported a positive association between VL and COVID-19 vaccine acceptance [15], and 18 out of 21 showed an association between VL and acceptance, positive attitudes, or beliefs toward different vaccines [6].…”

Section: Step 3: Theoretical Frameworkmentioning

confidence: 80%

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Perspectives in the Development of Tools to Assess Vaccine Literacy

Biasio,

Zanobini,

Lorini

et al. 2024

Vaccines

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Vaccine literacy (VL) is the ability to find, understand, and evaluate vaccination-related information to make appropriate decisions about immunization. The tools developed so far for its evaluation have produced consistent results. However, some dimensions may be underestimated due to the complexity of factors influencing VL. Moreover, the heterogeneity of methods used in studies employing these tools hinders a comprehensive understanding of its role even more. To overcome these limitations, a path has been sought to propose new instruments. This has necessitated updating earlier literature reviews on VL and related tools, exploring its relationship with vaccine hesitancy (VH), and examining associated variables like beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors towards immunization. Based on the current literature, and supported by the re-analysis of a dataset from an earlier study, we propose a theoretical framework to serve as the foundation for creating future assessment tools. These instruments should not only evaluate the psychological factors underlying the motivational aspect of VL, but also encompass knowledge and competencies. The positioning of VL in the framework at the intersection between sociodemographic antecedents and attitudes, leading to behaviors and outcomes, explains why and how VL can directly or indirectly influence vaccination decisions by countering VH and operating at personal, as well as at organizational and community levels.

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Section: Findings From the Review Updatementioning

confidence: 71%

Section: Step 3: Theoretical Frameworkmentioning

confidence: 80%

Perspectives in the Development of Tools to Assess Vaccine Literacy

Biasio,

Zanobini,

Lorini

et al. 2024

Vaccines

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“…Work on the vaccination of children during and before COVID-19 showed a link between health literacy and the likelihood of childhood vaccination. [29][30][31] Hence, it is important to provide caregivers with accurate information for future vaccines and to increase levels of trust in the health establishment.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Support for Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccines for 5- to 11-Year-Old Children

Al Awaidy,

Khamis,

Al Ghafri

et al. 2024

Sultan Qaboos Univ Med J

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Objectives: The vaccination against COVID-19 has averted millions of fatalities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nevertheless, a considerable number of parents and caregivers oppose mandating COVID-19 vaccines for children. This study investigated the variables that influenced a sample of Omani mothers' support for mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for children. Methods: A Cross-Sectional Study of Omani Mothers was collected from 700 mothers (response rate = 73.4%) of children 5–11 years old from several healthcare facilities in Oman using a structured questionnaire between February 20 and March 13, 2022. Univariable and multivariable logistic regression models were used to analyze the data. Results: The median age of mothers was 38 years (SD = 5.14). The results of multivariable logistic regression were generally consistent with those of the univariable analysis except for age (OR = 1.06, 95% CI [.58, 1.93], p =.86) and income (OR = 1.09, 95% CI [.58, 2.03], p =.79). Mothers who were vaccine hesitant (OR = 9.82, 95% CI [5.27, 18.28], p <.001), tested positive for COVID-19 (OR = 3.25, 95% CI [1.80, 5.86], p <.001), and had one or two doses of COVID-19 vaccines (OR = 5.41, 95% CI [2.92, 10.03], p <.001) were more likely to refuse mandating COVID-19 vaccines for children 5–11 years old. Conclusions: The findings should aid public health authorities in designing future childhood vaccine literacy programs with a specific attention to some subgroups in Oman to help reduce opposition to vaccines in future pandemics among mothers. Keywords: COVID-19; Mandatory vaccine; Vaccine hesitancy; Children; Oman.

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“… 71 The current study found no significant association between VL and parental willingness to vaccinate children against COVID-19. 27 , 72 However, VL enhances one’s understanding; thus, it is involved in the decision-making process regarding vaccination. 28 There is a need to improve VL among parents and teach them which sources and how to obtain reliable knowledge from healthcare professionals.…”

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confidence: 99%

Bibliometric and visual analyses of vaccine literacy research from 1982 to 2023

Wang,

et al. 2024

Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics

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The effects of parents' vaccine hesitancy and COVID-19 vaccine literacy on attitudes toward vaccinating their children during the pandemic

Cited by 6 publications

References 34 publications

Perspectives in the Development of Tools to Assess Vaccine Literacy

Perspectives in the Development of Tools to Assess Vaccine Literacy

Support for Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccines for 5- to 11-Year-Old Children

Bibliometric and visual analyses of vaccine literacy research from 1982 to 2023

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