Parental attitudes and perceptions associated with childhood vaccine exemptions in high-exemption schools.

ABSTRACT: Previous work demonstrates that individuals who obtain exemptions from school immunization requirements are geographically clustered, making regional differences in vaccination coverage a significant concern. Even where exemption levels are high, there are still parents that vaccinate. School-level assessments have determined that exemptors are more likely to attend wealthier schools with fewer minorities. Few studies have assessed divergent opinions within the context of a higher-exemption community to examine subtle differences in opinion surrounding vaccinations. Therefore, the objective of this work was to assess attitudes and perceptions towards vaccinations and compare them for exemptors and non-exemptors. We administered surveys to parents in high-exemption (>10%) elementary schools

SUBMITTER: Pottinger HL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6002085 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature