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Parents' Intentions and Perceptions About COVID-19 Vaccination for Their Children: Results From a National Survey.
Szilagyi, Peter G; Shah, Megha D; Delgado, Jeanne R; Thomas, Kyla; Vizueta, Nathalie; Cui, Yan; Vangala, Sitaram; Shetgiri, Rashmi; Kapteyn, Arie.
  • Szilagyi PG; Department of Pediatrics, University of California, Los Angeles, UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital and University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California pszilagyi@mednet.ucla.edu.
  • Shah MD; Office of Health Assessment and Epidemiology, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Los Angeles, California.
  • Delgado JR; Department of Pediatrics, University of California, Los Angeles, UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital and University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California.
  • Thomas K; Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences and Center for Economic and Social Research, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California.
  • Vizueta N; Department of Pediatrics, University of California, Los Angeles, UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital and University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California.
  • Cui Y; Office of Health Assessment and Epidemiology, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Los Angeles, California.
  • Vangala S; Department of Medicine Statistics Core, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California.
  • Shetgiri R; Office of Health Assessment and Epidemiology, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Los Angeles, California.
  • Kapteyn A; Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences and Center for Economic and Social Research, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California.
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 ∼9000 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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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Parents / Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice / Intention / COVID-19 Vaccines / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Qualitative research Topics: Vaccines Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Child / Child, preschool / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Year: 2021 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Parents / Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice / Intention / COVID-19 Vaccines / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Qualitative research Topics: Vaccines Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Child / Child, preschool / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Year: 2021 Document Type: Article