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Immunization attitudes and beliefs among parents: beyond a dichotomous perspective
Deborah Gust1, Cedric Brown, Kristine Sheedy
1Epidemiology and Surveillance Division, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA 30333, USA. DGust@cdc.gov
Objective:
To better understand differences among parents in their attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors regarding childhood immunizations and health-related issues.
Methods:
Forty-four survey variables assessing attitudes and beliefs about immunizations and health were analyzed. The K-means clusters technique was used to identify homogeneous groups of parents based upon their responses to the questions.
Results:
Five clusters were identified: Immunization Advocates (33.0%), Go Along to Get Alongs (26.4%), Health Advocates (24.8%), Fencesitters (13.2%), and Worrieds (2.6%).
Conclusions:
Although only a small percentage of parents are seriously concerned, other parents who are generally supportive of immunizations for their child are also affected by immunization safety issues.
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