Introduction: This study aimed to examine factors associated with parental intention to vaccinate children against COVID-19 in Ohio following pediatric vaccine approval in October 2021.
Method: Online anonymous surveys were distributed between November 2021 and January 2022 to parents in Ohio.
Results: Surveys were completed by 581 parents of whom 43.5% reported they intended to vaccinate their children against COVID-19, whereas 56.5% did not intend to vaccinate their children. Perceiving a lack of support by health care providers was significantly associated with not intending to vaccinate children against COVID-19 (p < .001).
Discussion: Survey results from parents in Ohio indicate that perceived health care provider support and parents' attitudes about pediatric COVID-19 vaccination influenced their intent to vaccinate their children. Hence, health care providers working with families need to focus on educating parents regarding the importance and safety of vaccination.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9276710 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pedhc.2022.07.002 | DOI Listing |
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