Measles vaccine hesitancy among mothers in Yerevan, Armenia: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Measles is a highly contagious disease with significant morbidity and mortality, particularly among children under five. Despite the availability of an effective vaccine, in 2022, 22 million children worldwide missed their first dose and 11 million missed their second. This study aimed to explore the reasons for measles vaccine refusal and delay among mothers of young children in Yerevan, Armenia, using the constructs from the Health Belief Model and the Theory of Planned Behavior.

Methods

Eight mothers of children aged 13-36 months were recruited through convenience and snowball sampling. In-depth interviews examined their beliefs about measles and vaccination, perceived social norms, and sources of information. A thematic analysis was conducted.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Sedrakyan T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12449631 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature