Factors associated with seasonal influenza and HPV vaccination uptake among different ethnic groups in Arab and Jewish society in Israel.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Parents in the Arab population of Israel are known to be "pro-vaccination" and vaccinate their children at higher rates than the Jewish population, specifically against human papilloma virus (HPV) and seasonal influenza.

Objectives

This study seeks to identify and compare variables associated with mothers' uptake of two vaccinations, influenza and HPV, among different subgroups in Arab and Jewish society in Israel.

Methods

A cross-sectional study of the entire spectrum of the Israeli population was conducted using a stratified sample of Jewish mothers (n = 159) and Arab mothers (n = 534) from different subgroups: Muslim, Christian, Druse and Northern Bedouins. From March 30, 2019 through October 20, 2019, questionnaires were distributed manually to eighth g

SUBMITTER: Shahbari NAE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8423338 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature