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Factors affecting compliance with the measles vaccination schedule in a Brazilian city

Patricia Logullo1, Heráclito Barbosa de Carvalho, Renata Saconi

  • 1Department of Medical Computer Science, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil. patricia@palavraimpressa.com.br

Sao Paulo Medical Journal = Revista Paulista De Medicina
|August 20, 2008
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Parental empathy for children receiving shots led to delayed measles vaccination, indicating poor adherence to recommended schedules in São Paulo. Understanding perceptions is key to improving vaccination rates.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Vaccinology

Background:

  • Vaccination campaign success hinges on adherence to immunization schedules.
  • Understanding factors influencing timely measles vaccination is crucial for public health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate risk factors for delayed measles vaccination in children.
  • To explore caregiver perceptions regarding measles vaccination in São Paulo, Brazil.

Main Methods:

  • A case-control and exploratory study was conducted in metropolitan São Paulo.
  • Interviews with caregivers of 122 children assessed perceptions of measles vaccination and the disease.

Main Results:

  • Demographic factors like age, region, marital status, and education were not associated with adequate measles vaccination.
  • Caregiver empathy towards children receiving injections was linked to vaccination delays.
  • Most children received measles vaccinations outside the recommended age windows.

Conclusions:

  • There is significant non-compliance with the recommended measles vaccination schedule in São Paulo.
  • Parental feelings of pity for children undergoing vaccination can be a barrier to timely immunization.
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