COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and intentions among parents of children with mental and behavioral disorders.

ABSTRACT: Parent vaccine hesitancy (PVH) remains a significant public health concern, particularly emphasized during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study investigates PVH among parents of children with various psychiatric and neurodevelopmental conditions, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety disorders, and behavioral disturbances, extending previous research focused on autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We examined PVH in children aged 5-11 years with psychiatric and behavioral disorders excluding ASD. A cross-sectional questionnaire-based analysis was conducted in Qatar, involving 244 parents of neurodiverse children and 245 parents of neurotypical children as controls. The Parent Attitudes about Childhood Vaccines (PACV) survey assessed PVH. Results indicated a significantly

SUBMITTER: Khoodoruth MAS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11486274 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature