Attitudes toward vaccinations are becoming more polarized in New Zealand: Findings from a longitudinal survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite continuing vaccine controversies, little is known about the trajectory of change in vaccine confidence over time. The current study examined whether there are subpopulations among the New Zealand public with diverging trajectories of confidence in the safety of childhood vaccinations from 2013 to 2017.

Methods

Using longitudinal survey data from the New Zealand Attitudes and Values Study, latent class growth models identified subpopulations with distinct rates and directions of change in vaccine confidence from 2013 to 2017 (N= 12,423; 11,912; 12,009; 10,254). The demographic profiles of these subpopulations were examined.

Findings

Most New Zealanders' (60%) maintained strong vaccine confidence throughout the years (i.e. vaccine believers), b

SUBMITTER: Lee CHJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7280768 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature