Characterization of vaccine confidence among teachers in British Columbia, Canada: A population-based survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Teachers are an important occupational group to consider when addressing vaccine confidence and uptake for school-aged children due to their proximate role within school-based immunization programs. The objectives of this study were to characterize and identify sociodemographic factors associated with vaccine confidence and describe teachers' knowledge of and perceived role in the school-based immunization program, with the aim of informing public health policy and identifying opportunities for supporting teachers in their role in school-based immunization programs.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey of elementary and secondary public-school teachers in British Columbia was completed from August to November 2020. Respondents provided sociodemographic information, as

SUBMITTER: Racey CS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10337953 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature