Downs, JS, Bruine de Bruin, W and Fischhoff, B (2008) Parents' vaccination comprehension and decisions. Vaccine, 26 (12). 1595 - 1607 . ISSN 0264-410X
Abstract
We report on 30 in-depth mental models interviews with parents discussing vaccination for their children, both in general terms and in response to communications drawn from sources supporting and opposing vaccines. We found that even parents favourable to vaccination can be confused by the ongoing debate, leading them to question their choices. Many parents lack basic knowledge of how vaccines work, and do not find the standard information provided to them to be particularly helpful in explaining it. Those with the greatest need to know about vaccination seem most vulnerable to confusing information. Opportunities for education may be missed if paediatricians do not appreciate parents' specific information needs.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Keywords: | Adult, Communication, Decision Making, Humans, Internet, Interview, Psychological, Models, Psychological, Parents, Risk Assessment, Vaccination |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Business (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 01 Oct 2012 15:21 |
Last Modified: | 03 Nov 2016 18:35 |
Published Version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.vaccine.2008.01.011 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Elsevier |
Identification Number: | 10.1016/j.vaccine.2008.01.011 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:74536 |