Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy Through a Comprehensive Resident Vaccine Curriculum.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Vaccine hesitancy can lead to incomplete vaccination, increased risk of vaccine-preventable diseases, and distrust or conflict between physicians and patients. Yet many physicians are uncomfortable navigating vaccine hesitancy and educating vaccine-hesitant patients and families. We developed a vaccine hesitancy curriculum to increase vaccine knowledge, comfort, and communication skills in pediatric residents.

Methods

The curriculum consisted of four interactive 40-minute sessions delivered to pediatric residents over 10 months. The first two sessions discussed recommended childhood vaccines, the third session examined common vaccine misconceptions, and the final session reviewed vaccine hesitancy-specific communication skills, incorporating practice through rol

SUBMITTER: Norton ZS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9792628 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature