Exploring Parent-Driven Determinants of COVID-19 Vaccination in Indigenous Children: Insights from a National Survey.

ABSTRACT: Background: Globally and in Canada, Indigenous populations have faced heightened vulnerability during pandemics, with historical inequities exacerbated by multigenerational colonial policies. This study aimed to identify parental factors influencing COVID-19 vaccination among Indigenous children in Canada. Methods: Data from a nationally representative, cross-sectional survey of parents/guardians with children under 18 years of age were analyzed. The study focused on Indigenous children, examining vaccine uptake, parental hesitancy, and related sociodemographic factors. Multivariable logistic regression models were employed to identify key predictors of COVID-19 vaccination. Results: COVID-19 vaccine coverage among Indigenous children was 61.8%, with higher uptake amon

SUBMITTER: Alami A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11860257 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature