Parents' Intentions and Perceptions About COVID-19 Vaccination for Their Children: Results From a National Survey.
Pediatrics
; 148(4)2021 10.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1341536
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
Assess the degree to which US parents are likely to have their children get coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines and identify parental concerns about the vaccines.METHODS:
In February 2021 to March 2021, we surveyed parent members of a nationally representative probability-based Internet panel of â¼9000 adults regarding their intent to have their children receive a COVID-19 vaccination, perceptions of COVID-19 vaccines for children, and trust in sources of information about COVID-19 vaccines for children. We used descriptive and multivariate analyses to evaluate parent-stated likelihood of having their children get a COVID-19 vaccine and to assess the association between likelihood of child COVID-19 vaccination and child age, parent demographics, and parental perceptions about COVID-19 vaccines.RESULTS:
Altogether, 1745 parents responded (87% of eligible parents, 3759 children). Likelihood of child COVID-19 vaccination was as follows very likely (28%), somewhat likely (18%), somewhat unlikely (9%), very unlikely (33%), and unsure (12%). The stated likelihood of child vaccination was greater among parents of older children (P < .001) as well as among parents who had a bachelor's degree or higher education (P < .001), had already received or were likely to receive a COVID-19 vaccine (P < .001), or had Democratic affiliation (P < .001); variations existed by race and ethnicity (P = .04). Parental concerns centered around vaccine safety and side effects. A key trusted source of information about COVID-19 vaccines for children was the child's doctor.CONCLUSIONS:
Less than one-half of US participants report that they are likely to have their child receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Pediatric health care providers have a major role in promoting and giving COVID-19 vaccination for children.
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Parents
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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
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Intention
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COVID-19 Vaccines
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
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Observational study
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Qualitative research
Topics:
Vaccines
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
North America
Language:
English
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
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