An Italian survey on the attitudes and beliefs of public health professionals towards mandatory vaccination: a pilot stud
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Published:2023-08-10
Issue:2
Volume:17
Page:
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ISSN:2282-0930
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Container-title:Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Public Health
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language:
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Short-container-title:ebph
Author:
Pitini Erica,Rosso Annalisa,Massimi Azzurra,Baccolini Valentina,De Vito Corrado,Marzuillo Carolina,Villari Paolo
Abstract
Background: This pilot study aimed to test a questionnaire developed to assess the attitudes and beliefs of Italian public health professionals towards mandatory vaccination for school-aged children.
Methods: The online questionnaire was administered to members of the Italian Society of Hygiene, Preventive Medicine and Public Health. Internal consistency was measured using Cronbach’s alpha.
Results: Fifty-two people answered the questionnaire: 90.4% were in favour of mandatory vaccination. Overall, the alpha score was above the cut-off value of 0.70.
Conclusion: The questionnaire has proved a valid tool for assessing the attitudes and beliefs of Italian public health professionals towards mandatory vaccination.
Publisher
Milano University Press
Subject
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health,Community and Home Care,Health Policy,Epidemiology