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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Vaccinology
  • Health Communication

Background:

  • Vaccine hesitancy poses a significant threat to South Africa's (SA) immunization successes.
  • Effective communication strategies are vital for mitigating vaccine hesitancy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore parents' views and experiences regarding childhood vaccination communication.
  • To provide practice-relevant implications for SA's context.

Main Methods:

  • A Cochrane review of qualitative evidence was highlighted.
  • Analysis focused on parental perspectives and experiences with vaccination communication.

Main Results:

  • Healthcare providers (HCPs) are central to parental attitudes and decisions about childhood vaccinations.
  • Parental confidence in HCPs influences vaccination acceptance.

Conclusions:

  • Capacitating HCPs to communicate confidently about vaccines is essential for addressing hesitancy in SA.
  • Targeted communication interventions focusing on HCPs can improve childhood immunization rates.