Assessment of Childhood Vaccination Hesitancy Among Syrian Parents Under Temporary Protection

Overview

Journal BMC Public Health

Publisher Biomed Central

Specialty Public Health

Date 2024 Nov 4

PMID 39497047

Authors

Elif Nur Kocak

Betul Zehra Pirdal

Servet Yuce

Muhammed Atak

Hatice Kocak Alkan

Mihriban Aksoy

Osman Faruk Bayramlar

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Abstract

Background And Aim: Vaccination programs become increasingly crucial during migratory movements driven by conflict and other disruptions. This study aims to determine the prevalence of childhood vaccination hesitancy among Syrian parents under temporary protection and identify areas for targeted interventions.

Method: A total of 227 Syrian parents attending three Immigrant Health Centers in Sultangazi were assessed using the Arabic version of the Parent Attitude about Childhood Vaccines (PACV) survey, conducted between October and December 2023.

Results: The prevalence of vaccine hesitancy among these parents was found to be 10.6%. An inverse correlation was observed between maternal education level and vaccine hesitancy, indicating that higher education levels were associated with lower levels of hesitancy.

Conclusion: The observed rate of vaccine hesitancy among Syrian parents under temporary protection underscores the urgent need for targeted interventions. Tailored vaccination strategies for immigrant populations are essential to improve immunization rates and ensure the health and well-being of these communities.

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