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Parents of private middle school students show low willingness to use school-located immunization programs (SLIPs). Only 19% were willing, compared to 41% of public school parents, though some considered influenza vaccines.

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  • Public Health
  • Pediatrics
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • School-located immunization programs (SLIPs) are crucial for adolescent vaccination.
  • Parental attitudes significantly influence vaccine uptake, especially in middle school settings.
  • Limited data exist on private middle school parents' perspectives regarding SLIPs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the willingness of private middle school parents to utilize SLIPs.
  • To compare these attitudes with those of public school parents.
  • To identify factors influencing private school parents' acceptance of SLIPs.

Main Methods:

  • A survey of 1,210 parents of private middle school students in an urban setting.
  • Analysis included frequency counts and chi-square tests.
  • Comparison data from a previous study of public school parents were incorporated.

Main Results:

  • Only 19% of private school parents reported willingness to use SLIPs, versus 41% of public school parents.
  • Willingness varied by vaccine type: 54% considered SLIPs for influenza, but only 6% for HPV.
  • Hispanic (Mexican) ethnicity was linked to higher willingness (p = .014).

Conclusions:

  • Private middle school parents demonstrate lower acceptance of SLIPs compared to their public school counterparts.
  • Targeted strategies may be needed to increase SLIP utilization in private schools.
  • Understanding parental vaccine hesitancy is key for effective school-based immunization initiatives.