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Published on: January 28, 2019
Family physicians' knowledge and attitudes toward rotavirus vaccination in Muğla, Türkiye
Büşra Çakmak1, Betul Battaloğlu Inanç2
1Department of Primary Health Care Services, Siirt Provincial Directorate of Health - Siirt, Türkiye.
Objective:
The aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and vaccination practices of family physicians in Muğla, Turkey, regarding rotavirus infection and vaccination.
Methods:
This descriptive cross-sectional study included family medicine residents and family physicians working in primary care settings in Muğla. Data were analyzed using Kruskal-Wallis, Mann-Whitney U, and Pearson chi-square tests. A p<0.05 was considered statistically significant.
Results:
Among the participants, 88.6% recommended at least one vaccine not included in the national immunization schedule, with rotavirus vaccine being the most frequently recommended (91.9%). Rotavirus vaccine knowledge scores were significantly associated with age and the recommendation of vaccines not included in the national immunization schedule (p<0.001). Physicians who had vaccinated their own children had significantly higher knowledge scores (p=0.011).
Conclusion:
Although family physicians demonstrated adequate general knowledge of rotavirus infection, vaccine-related knowledge was insufficient. Knowledge level appears to play a key role in shaping vaccination attitudes and behaviors, highlighting the need for targeted continuing medical education.
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