Assessment of childhood vaccination hesitancy among syrian parents under temporary protection

Vaccination programs become increasingly crucial during migratory movements driven by conflict and other disruptions. This study aims to determine the prevalence of childhood vaccination hesitancy among Syrian parents under temporary protection and identify areas for targeted interventions. A total...

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Published in:BMC public health 2024-11, Vol.24 (1), p.3043-6, Article 3043
Main Authors: Kocak, Elif Nur, Pirdal, Betül Zehra, Yüce, Servet, Atak, Muhammed, Alkan, Hatice Kocak, Aksoy, Mihriban, Bayramlar, Osman Faruk
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Age
Analysis
Attitudes
Child
Child, Preschool
Childhood
Childhood vaccinations
Children
Children & youth
Demographic aspects
Education
Emigrants and Immigrants - psychology
Emigrants and Immigrants - statistics & numerical data
Female
Health aspects
Health behavior
Health facilities
Hepatitis
Humans
Immigrant
Immigrants
Immunization
Income distribution
Male
Measles
Middle Aged
Migration
Outpatient care facilities
Parenting
Parents & parenting
Parents - psychology
Population
Public health
Public opinion
Questionnaires
Software
Surveys and Questionnaires
Syria - ethnology
Vaccination Hesitancy - psychology
Vaccination Hesitancy - statistics & numerical data
Vaccine hesitancy
Vaccines
Well being
Young Adult
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Summary:Vaccination programs become increasingly crucial during migratory movements driven by conflict and other disruptions. This study aims to determine the prevalence of childhood vaccination hesitancy among Syrian parents under temporary protection and identify areas for targeted interventions. A total of 227 Syrian parents attending three Immigrant Health Centers in Sultangazi were assessed using the Arabic version of the Parent Attitude about Childhood Vaccines (PACV) survey, conducted between October and December 2023. The prevalence of vaccine hesitancy among these parents was found to be 10.6%. An inverse correlation was observed between maternal education level and vaccine hesitancy, indicating that higher education levels were associated with lower levels of hesitancy. The observed rate of vaccine hesitancy among Syrian parents under temporary protection underscores the urgent need for targeted interventions. Tailored vaccination strategies for immigrant populations are essential to improve immunization rates and ensure the health and well-being of these communities.
ISSN:1471-2458
1471-2458
DOI:10.1186/s12889-024-20473-1