Acceptance and hesitancy of parents to vaccinate children against coronavirus disease 2019 in Saudi Arabia

ABSTRACT:

Background

Vaccination of masses against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is critical to overcome the pandemic and restore normalcy. However, vaccine refusal and hesitancy prevail in many countries. COVID-19 has rapidly spread in Saudi Arabia since 2020. The acceptance rate of COVID-19 vaccines has been investigated in adults aged >18 years in Saudi Arabia. This study aimed to understand the acceptance and hesitancy of parents to vaccinate children aged <12 years against COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia and identify strategies that can encourage their engagement.

Methods

We used an online cross-sectional survey distributed to parents who lived in all regions of Saudi Arabia to investigate parents’ views on the acceptability of a future COVID-19 vaccine for their children aged

SUBMITTER: Almansour A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9578577 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature