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Identifying the Predictors of Pediatric Vaccine Uptake during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Published:2024-04-16 Issue:4 Volume:4 Page:495-505
ISSN:2673-8112
Container-title:COVID
language:en
Short-container-title:COVID

Author:

Phan Colleen¹,Mercado Brandon¹,Travis Justin²^ORCID,Webb Ginny¹^ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Division of Natural Sciences and Engineering, University of South Carolina Upstate, Spartanburg, SC 29303, USA

2. Department of Psychology, University of South Carolina Upstate, Spartanburg, SC 29303, USA

Abstract

Identifying determinants of vaccination uptake is critical for public and community health. The population became divided in regard to preventative measures and vaccinations during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, there are varying opinions on decisions to vaccinate children against childhood diseases and COVID-19. Recent findings suggest that the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated existing vaccine hesitancy. Here, we assess vaccine hesitancy in parents by identifying predictors of vaccine acceptance by parents during the COVID-19 pandemic using a survey given to parents in South Carolina. Knowledge about COVID-19 and vaccinations affects vaccination intentions. Age, education, gender, and politics were also found to predict parents’ decisions about vaccinating their kids. Understanding potential barriers to vaccine acceptance will aid healthcare providers and public health entities to better reach the community.

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University of South Carolina Upstate

Publisher

MDPI AG

Link

https://www.mdpi.com/2673-8112/4/4/33/pdf

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