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COVID-19 Maternal Prevention Behavior and Future Intention to Vaccinate for Children

Marjan Zakeri1, Ekere J Essien1, Sujit S Sansgiry1

  • 1Pharmaceutical Health Outcomes and Policy, College of Pharmacy, University of Houston, Houston, TX 77004, USA.

Pediatric Reports
|April 24, 2023
PubMed

Insights

Mothers who practiced COVID-19 prevention behaviors, like mask-wearing and handwashing, were more likely to vaccinate their children. Adherence to guidelines is linked to future vaccination intentions for pediatric COVID-19 vaccines.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Vaccinology

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic raised concerns about pediatric vaccination.
  • Understanding parental behavior is crucial for vaccine uptake.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the association between mothers' COVID-19 prevention behaviors and their intention to vaccinate children against COVID-19.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional online survey was conducted with 595 mothers of children aged 3-15.
  • Data collected included COVID-19 prevention behaviors (masking, distancing, hygiene) and vaccination intention.
  • Demographic and household COVID-19 infection data were also obtained.

Main Results:

  • 38.3% of mothers did not intend to vaccinate their children.
  • Lower adherence to mask-wearing, social distancing, staying home, and handwashing was observed in mothers with no vaccination intention.
  • Household COVID-19 infection correlated with reduced 'staying home' behaviors.

Conclusions:

  • Maternal adherence to COVID-19 prevention guidelines was associated with a higher likelihood of intending to vaccinate children.
  • Healthcare providers should counsel parents on prevention behaviors and pediatric COVID-19 vaccination.
  • This highlights the importance of consistent public health messaging for vaccine acceptance.
Abstract

Keywords:
COVID-19childrenpediatricpreventionvaccine

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