High Caregiver Adverse Childhood Experiences Are Associated With Pediatric Influenza and COVID-19 Vaccination Uptake.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Factors surrounding vaccine uptake are complex. Although anxiety, which could influence vaccination decisions, has been associated with adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), little is known about links between caregiver ACEs and pediatric vaccine uptake. We evaluated associations between caregivers' ACEs and decisions to vaccinate their children with influenza and coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines.

Methods

A cross-sectional study of caregivers of patients ≥6 months at one pediatric primary care center (PPCC) was performed. Caregivers completed a 19-question survey examining caregiver ACEs, influenza vaccine acceptance and beliefs, and intention to vaccinate their child with the COVID-19 vaccine. Demographic characteristics, social risks (eg, housing and food

SUBMITTER: Day ME 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10725238 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature