The influence of social class and institutional relationships on the experiences of vaccine-hesitant mothers: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Vaccine hesitancy is a growing problem in the United States. However, our understanding of the mechanisms by which socioeconomic status (SES) shapes the experience of vaccine hesitancy and decision-making is incomplete.

Aim

The aim of this study was to understand how social class influences the experiences and perspectives of vaccine-hesitant mothers.

Methods

We conducted semistructured interviews with middle- and working-class vaccine-hesitant mothers. Participants were identified through neighborhood parenthood groups in the Philadelphia area, as well as in-person and online groups whose members express concerns about vaccines. Interviews were audio recorded and inductively analyzed.

Results

Interviews were conducted with 37 vaccine-hesitant mother

SUBMITTER: Glassman LW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9733306 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature