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Problems encountered by parents and guardians of elementary school-age children in obtaining immunizations

K Schmalz1, L Larwa

  • 1Health Education Department, College of Mt. St. Vincent, Riverdale, NY, USA.

The Journal of School Nursing : the Official Publication of the National Association of School Nurses
|February 1, 1997
PubMed

Insights

Cost and lower perceived risk of disease are key barriers preventing parents from getting regular childhood immunizations. Increased access to programs like WIC and AFDC could improve vaccination rates.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Pediatrics
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Childhood immunizations are critical for disease prevention.
  • Barriers to vaccination can impact public health outcomes.
  • Understanding parental concerns is essential for improving immunization coverage.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify obstacles parents face in obtaining routine childhood immunizations.
  • To explore the relationship between socioeconomic factors and vaccination status.

Main Methods:

  • Survey of 265 parents with children in kindergarten through third grade.
  • Data collected from an urban New Jersey public school setting.

Main Results:

  • The primary barriers identified were cost, reduced utilization of WIC and AFDC, and lower perceived susceptibility to disease.
  • These factors significantly influenced parents' ability to ensure their children received regular immunizations.

Conclusions:

  • Addressing financial constraints and enhancing program accessibility are crucial for improving vaccination rates.
  • Public health initiatives should focus on educating parents about disease risks to increase perceived susceptibility.

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