A childhood immunization education program for parents delivered during late pregnancy and one-month postpartum: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Improved immunization rates have reduced the incidence of vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs) in advanced nations. Japan's unique vaccination system classifies vaccines into routine vaccines ostensibly required under the Preventive Vaccination Law and recommended but optional vaccines, although all vaccines are in fact voluntary. In Japan, low immunization rates, particularly for optional vaccines, have resulted in high rates of sequelae and death. The decision as to whether a child will receive a vaccine depends on the parents, who must obtain information, make inquiries, and make the required payment, the last of which is a major barrier. This randomized, controlled trial was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of an immunization education program designed to meet mothers'

SUBMITTER: Otsuka-Ono H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6833181 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature