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Influencing factors in MMR immunisation decision making.

Marie C Hill1, Carol L Cox

  • 1City University, London, UK.

British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|September 6, 2013
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Summary

Parental decisions about the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine are complex. Practice nurses are a trusted source of information, potentially increasing MMR vaccine uptake amid rising measles and mumps cases.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Immunisation Studies
  • Pediatric Health

Background:

  • Parental decision-making regarding childhood immunisation is multifaceted.
  • Factors influencing vaccine choices require further investigation.
  • Rising incidence of measles and mumps in the UK necessitates strategies to improve vaccine uptake.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore factors influencing parental decisions about the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine.
  • To identify key information sources for parents making immunisation decisions.
  • To understand how to support informed decision-making for childhood vaccinations.

Main Methods:

  • A feasibility study was conducted to gather insights into parental vaccine decision-making.
  • Qualitative or quantitative methods were employed to assess influencing factors.

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  • Data collection focused on parental perceptions and information-seeking behaviours.

    • Main Results:

    • Parental decisions about the MMR vaccine are influenced by various factors.
    • Practice nurses emerged as a credible and trusted source of information for parents.
    • Informed decision-making is crucial for parents considering childhood immunisation.

    Conclusions:

    • Practice nurses play a vital role in providing information to parents about the MMR vaccine.
    • Targeted information delivery by healthcare professionals can enhance vaccine confidence.
    • Strengthening the role of practice nurses may improve MMR vaccine uptake rates in the UK.