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Selma Durmuş Sarıkahya1, Emel Güden2, Deniz Sümeyye Yorulmaz1
1Faculty of Health Sciences, Artvin Coruh University, 08000 Artvin, Türkiye.
Aim:
This study investigated childhood vaccine hesitancy in two regions with different socioeconomic backgrounds in Kayseri, Turkey.
Subject And Methods:
The study population consisted of all people over 18 years of age admitted to two family health centers (No 65 and 103) in a city center for any reason.
Results:
Participants living in the high socioeconomic status (SES) region had a significantly lower mean rating on the CVHQ (Childhood Vaccine Hesitancy Questionnaire - see below) than those living in the low SES region.
Conclusion:
Vaccine hesitancy is the main reason for vaccine refusal. Therefore, authorities should provide adequate and accurate information about the significance of vaccines to raise public awareness.
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