Vaccine Hesitancy and Refusal.

J Pediatr

European Paediatric Association/Union of National European Paediatric Societies and Associations, Berlin, Germany; Wolfson Medical Center, Holon, Israel; The Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv, Israel.

Published: August 2016


Category Ranking

98%

Total Visits

921

Avg Visit Duration

2 minutes

Citations

20

Article Abstract

Download full-text PDF

Source
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpeds.2016.06.006DOI Listing

Publication Analysis

Top Keywords

vaccine hesitancy
4
hesitancy refusal
4
vaccine
1
refusal
1

Similar Publications

Young adults in their 20s have shown slower uptake of COVID-19 vaccines relative to older adults, potentially endangering themselves and their communities. Despite this, little vaccine communication has specifically targeted this age group. This study explored why "20-somethings" in British Columbia (BC), Canada delayed COVID-19 vaccination, and how to better encourage their vaccine uptake.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Background: Parental vaccine hesitancy (VH) remains a public health concern in Georgia, where misinformation and distrust continue to hinder routine childhood immunization. VH is shaped by psychological, sociocultural, and informational factors, including trust in science, public authorities, and religious institutions. This study examined whether trust-related variables were stronger predictors of VH than traditional sociodemographic characteristics.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Roman Catholic Religious Affiliation and Reactions to the Initial Stage of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Poland.

J Relig Health

September 2025

Center for Climate Action and Social Transformations (4CAST) Institute of Psychology, SWPS University, Warsaw, Poland.

The present study examined responses to COVID-19 at the beginning of the pandemic, April 2020, among a representative sample of 880 Poles. Participants described their religious beliefs, their emotional reactions to the pandemic, the changes they had made in their behavior since the onset of the pandemic, and their political orientation (left-right). Roman Catholics felt more threatened by the pandemic than non-believers, and Catholics reacted more strongly to the pandemic than non-believers in terms of feeling scared, paralyzed by fear, panicked, fearful, sad, woebegone, and lost, whereas there were no such differences on other emotional reactions.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Background: Vaccination is a cornerstone of healthcare systems, and increasing vaccination coverage is crucial for achieving public health objectives globally. However, vaccine acceptance rates vary considerably across different regions worldwide. In China, understanding the determinants of vaccine acceptance is crucial for enhancing coverage and achieving public health goals.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Background: Despite antiretroviral therapy, people living with HIV (PLWH) remain vulnerable to vaccine-preventable diseases. Although vaccination is strongly recommended, data on vaccine uptake among PLWH in Belgium remain scarce. This study aims to assess pneumococcal, COVID-19, and influenza vaccine coverage in PLWH in Belgium and identify factors associated with vaccine uptake.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF