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P Premalatha1, H A Shadia, V Krishnaraju

  • 1College of Nursing, Mahala Branch for Girls, King Khalid University, Abha, Asir, Saudi Arabia. pponnuthai@kku.edu.sa.

European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences
|September 5, 2023
PubMed

Insights

Healthcare professionals and parents show mixed awareness of the tripledemic and COVID-19 vaccination for children. Increased education and personal exposure correlate with positive perceptions, highlighting the need for strategic vaccination inclusion.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric infectious diseases
  • Public health policy
  • Vaccinology

Background:

  • The USA faces a triple epidemic in children, including COVID-19, necessitating vaccination.
  • The CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccines (C19V) for children, with healthcare professionals (HCPs) and parents being key to adoption.
  • Understanding HCP and parent perspectives on the tripledemic and C19V is crucial for public health strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess awareness and perceptions of HCPs and parents regarding the tripledemic phenomenon.
  • To evaluate the perceived need for including COVID-19 vaccines (C19V) in routine childhood immunization schedules.
  • To identify factors influencing positive perceptions of C19V for combating the tripledemic.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 400 HCPs and 200 parents.
  • Assessment of knowledge and perceptions concerning the tripledemic and C19V inclusion.
  • Logistic regression analysis to identify significant predictors of positive perception.

Main Results:

  • Half of participants reported recent personal or family exposure to RSV, Flu, or COVID-19.
  • 42% expressed concern about the tripledemic, while 35% believed C19V could mitigate it.
  • Higher education, personal/family exposure, and having children were linked to positive perceptions; however, 11% were hesitant to vaccinate.

Conclusions:

  • Findings suggest a need for targeted strategies to enhance C19V acceptance among HCPs and parents.
  • Policy insights indicate potential for including C19V in routine schedules to bolster herd immunity against the tripledemic.
  • Addressing parental concerns and leveraging education are vital for successful C19V implementation.
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