ERIC Number: EJ688421
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2005-Jan-1
Pages: 12
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ISSN: ISSN-1087-3244
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Immunization Attitudes and Beliefs Among Parents: Beyond a Dichotomous Perspective
Gust, Deborah; Brown, Cedric; Sheedy, Kristine; Hibbs, Beth; Weaver, Donna; Nowak, Glen
American Journal of Health Behavior, v29 n1 p81-92 Jan 2005
Objective: To better understand differences among parents in their attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors regarding childhood immunizations and health-related issues. Methods: Forty-four survey variables assessing attitudes and beliefs about immunizations and health were analyzed. The K-means clusters technique was used to identify homogeneous groups of parents based upon their responses to the questions. Results: Five clusters were identified: Immunization Advocates (33.0%), Go Along to Get Alongs (26.4%), Health Advocates (24.8%), Fencesitters (13.2%), and Worrieds (2.6%). Conclusions: Although only a small percentage of parents are seriously concerned, other parents who are generally supportive of immunizations for their child are also affected by immunization safety issues.
Descriptors: Immunization Programs, Parent Attitudes, Child Health, Child Welfare, Child Safety, Beliefs
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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