An Evaluation of Messages to Promote Parental Intent to Vaccinate Children Aged <12 Years Against COVID-19.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Effective health communication can increase intent to vaccinate. We compared 8 messages that may influence parents' intent to vaccinate their children against COVID-19.

Methods

In a cross-sectional survey of adults in the United States administered online in August 2021, 1837 parents and legal guardians were exposed to 8 messages (individual choice, gain/practical benefits, nonexpert, health care provider recommendation, altruism/community good, safety/effectiveness, safety, and effectiveness) to determine message reception and influence on intent to vaccinate their children. Parents responded to 10 questions using a Likert scale. We computed odds ratios (ORs) for each message, with an OR >1.0 indicating greater observed odds of participant agreement with the foll

SUBMITTER: Chan IL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10851906 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar-Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature