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Doctors' attitudes and MMR-vaccination.

H Trier1

  • 1Department of Epidemiology, Statens Seruminstitut, Copenhagen, Denmark.

Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care
|March 1, 1991
PubMed
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General practitioners' whole-hearted support for measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination is crucial for achieving high vaccine coverage rates. Practices with unreserved positive attitudes had significantly higher MMR vaccination rates.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health
  • Immunization Practices

Background:

  • Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination is a key public health intervention.
  • Understanding general practitioner attitudes is vital for optimizing vaccine uptake.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between general practitioners' attitudes towards MMR vaccination and their actual vaccination rates.
  • To identify factors influencing MMR vaccination coverage in primary care settings.

Main Methods:

  • A survey of 97 general practices (171 practitioners) assessed attitudes and procedures regarding MMR vaccination.
  • Vaccination rates were calculated using National Health Service Computer System data.
  • Practitioner attitudes were correlated with observed vaccination rates.

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Main Results:

  • All surveyed practices acknowledged the usefulness of MMR vaccination, but only 56% showed unreserved positive attitudes.
  • Practices with unreservedly positive attitudes achieved an average MMR vaccination rate of 85%, compared to 69% in those with more guarded attitudes.
  • Vaccination rates were not significantly associated with the method of MMR presentation, vaccinator profession, or practitioner experience.

Conclusions:

  • Unreservedly positive attitudes among general practitioners are essential for achieving sufficient MMR vaccine coverage.
  • Promoting strong, positive endorsement of MMR vaccination by primary care physicians can improve immunization rates.