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PubMed: 38620051 DOI: 10.1080/09603123.2024.2342018
Navigating parental attitudes on childhood vaccination in Jordan: a cross-sectional study.
Int J Environ Health Res 35(1):68-80
Authors: Rana K Abu-Farha, Omar F Khabour, Lobna Gharaibeh, Yusra M Elrahal, Karem H Alzoubi, Razan Nassar, Meaad M Harahsheh, Ammena Y Binsaleh, Sireen A Shilbayeh
Affiliations
- Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Applied Science Private University, Amman, Jordan.
- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan.
- Biopharmaceutics and Clinical Pharmacy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Amman, Jordan.
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan.
- Department of Pharmacy Practice and Pharmacotherapeutics, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE.
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan.
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Applied Science Private University, Amman, Jordan.
- Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Abstract
This study investigated parental attitudes toward childhood vaccination in Jordan, focusing on acceptance, concerns, and perceptions. A cross-sectional survey conducted from January to February 2024 included 939 parents. Findings indicated that 85.4% ( = 802) of respondents received the COVID-19 vaccine, while only 25% ( = 229) vaccinated their children. Concerns regarding vaccine safety and efficacy were prevalent, with 63.9% ( = 600) expressing worries about side effects and 46.9% ( = 440) trusting immunization programs. Post-pandemic, 34% ( = 319) reported a more negative attitude. Logistic regression showed parents not vaccinating their children against COVID-19 were significantly less likely to exhibit positive attitudes toward childhood vaccination (OR = 0.412,  < 0.001). Older participants were more inclined toward negativity post-pandemic (OR = 1.031,  = 0.007). In conclusion, parental attitudes shifted post-COVID-19, reflecting hesitancy and decreased trust. Addressing concerns and restoring confidence are crucial, especially for children's health. Education through healthcare providers and dispelling social media misinformation are essential. Implementing strategies to enhance post-pandemic vaccine acceptance is imperative for preventing outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases.
MeSH
Trust, Environmental Exposure, Cross-Sectional Studies, Vaccines, Occupational Health, Vaccination, Pandemics, Environmental Health, Child