Knowledge, attitude and practice of influenza vaccination among Lebanese parents: A cross-sectional survey from a developing country.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A growing number of parents refuse vaccination due to concerns about side effects. Influenza vaccine is no exception and remains one of the most controversial vaccines. Data regarding influenza vaccine uptake and parental knowledge, attitude and practice towards vaccination in the Lebanese population is lacking. The aim of this study was to assess the rate of vaccination refusal and potential associated factors among Lebanese parents of school-aged children, in general and with a focus on influenza vaccine.

Methods

A parent questionnaire was distributed in randomly selected 2 public and 2 private schools from the greater Beirut area during the school year 2017-2018. Questionnaires covered knowledge, attitude (including themes of efficacy, hesitancy and trust), and

SUBMITTER: Zakhour R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8516244 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature