A qualitative study examining pediatric clinicians' perceptions of delayed vaccine schedules.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To explore pediatric clinicians' attitudes, beliefs, and perceived social norms about the impact of delayed vaccine schedules on the clinical management of their patients.

Methods

We conducted 30 semi-structured qualitative interviews with academic (Infectious Diseases, Emergency Medicine) and community pediatric clinicians (General Pediatrics) to explore clinicians' perspectives on how delayed schedules influence their clinical management of patients. The interview guide was based on the Theory of Planned Behavior. We analyzed interview transcripts using both an inductive and deductive thematic approach.

Results

The pediatric clinicians in our study overwhelmingly supported the recommended schedule, sought guidance on approaches to navigating conversations

SUBMITTER: Butler AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7282958 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature