Psychosocial and organizational barriers and facilitators of meningococcal vaccination (MenACWY) acceptance among adolescents and parents during the Covid-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional survey
Abstract Background This study aimed to identify differences and similarities among adolescents and parents in various psychosocial factors influencing meningococcal ACWY (MenACWY) vaccination acceptance. Besides, the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic was assessed as well as resulting organizational a...
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| author | Veja Widdershoven Rianne P. Reijs Amanja Verhaegh-Haasnoot Robert A. C. Ruiter Christian J. P. A. Hoebe |
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| description | Abstract Background This study aimed to identify differences and similarities among adolescents and parents in various psychosocial factors influencing meningococcal ACWY (MenACWY) vaccination acceptance. Besides, the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic was assessed as well as resulting organizational adjustments. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional survey among adolescents that attended the appointment for the MenACWY vaccination in South Limburg between May and June 2020, and their parents. Independent t-tests and χ2 test were performed to explore differences in psychosocial and organisational factors between adolescents and parents. Results In total, 592 adolescents (20%) and 1197 parents (38%) filled out the questionnaire. Adolescents scored lower on anticipated negative affect towards MenACWY vaccination refusal [t (985.688) = − 9.32; ρ < 0.001], moral norm towards MenACWY vaccination acceptance [t (942.079) = − 10.38; ρ < 0.001] and knowledge about the MenACWY vaccination and meningococcal disease [t (1059.710) = − 11.24; ρ < 0.001]. Both adolescents and parents reported a social norm favouring accepting childhood vaccinations, but adolescent scored higher [t (1122.846) = 23.10; ρ < 0.001]. The Covid-19 pandemic did barely influence the decision to accept the MenACWY vaccination. Only 6% of the participants indicated that Covid-19 influenced their decision. In addition, the individual vaccination appointment was rated very positive. Most adolescents (71.5%) and parents (80.6%) prefer future vaccinations to be offered individually rather than having mass vaccinations sessions. Conclusions This study provides an indication of which psychosocial and organisational factors should be addressed in future MenACWY vaccination campaigns. Individual vaccination appointments for adolescents should be considered, taking the costs and logistical barriers into account. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-758e68e5baac48c5913ac8186aceff832022-12-22T00:54:50ZengBMCBMC Infectious Diseases1471-23342022-05-012211910.1186/s12879-022-07473-5Psychosocial and organizational barriers and facilitators of meningococcal vaccination (MenACWY) acceptance among adolescents and parents during the Covid-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional surveyVeja Widdershoven0Rianne P. Reijs1Amanja Verhaegh-Haasnoot2Robert A. C. Ruiter3Christian J. P. A. Hoebe4Department of Sexual Health, Infectious Diseases and Environmental Health, Living Lab Public Health South, Public Health Service South LimburgDepartment of Social Medicine, Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Maastricht UniversityDepartment of Sexual Health, Infectious Diseases and Environmental Health, Living Lab Public Health South, Public Health Service South LimburgDepartment of Work & Social Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience, Maastricht UniversityDepartment of Sexual Health, Infectious Diseases and Environmental Health, Living Lab Public Health South, Public Health Service South LimburgAbstract Background This study aimed to identify differences and similarities among adolescents and parents in various psychosocial factors influencing meningococcal ACWY (MenACWY) vaccination acceptance. Besides, the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic was assessed as well as resulting organizational adjustments. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional survey among adolescents that attended the appointment for the MenACWY vaccination in South Limburg between May and June 2020, and their parents. Independent t-tests and χ2 test were performed to explore differences in psychosocial and organisational factors between adolescents and parents. Results In total, 592 adolescents (20%) and 1197 parents (38%) filled out the questionnaire. Adolescents scored lower on anticipated negative affect towards MenACWY vaccination refusal [t (985.688) = − 9.32; ρ < 0.001], moral norm towards MenACWY vaccination acceptance [t (942.079) = − 10.38; ρ < 0.001] and knowledge about the MenACWY vaccination and meningococcal disease [t (1059.710) = − 11.24; ρ < 0.001]. Both adolescents and parents reported a social norm favouring accepting childhood vaccinations, but adolescent scored higher [t (1122.846) = 23.10; ρ < 0.001]. The Covid-19 pandemic did barely influence the decision to accept the MenACWY vaccination. Only 6% of the participants indicated that Covid-19 influenced their decision. In addition, the individual vaccination appointment was rated very positive. Most adolescents (71.5%) and parents (80.6%) prefer future vaccinations to be offered individually rather than having mass vaccinations sessions. Conclusions This study provides an indication of which psychosocial and organisational factors should be addressed in future MenACWY vaccination campaigns. Individual vaccination appointments for adolescents should be considered, taking the costs and logistical barriers into account.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-022-07473-5Meningococcal diseaseMenACWY vaccinationVaccination acceptanceVaccination campaign, adolescent, parents |
| spellingShingle | Veja Widdershoven Rianne P. Reijs Amanja Verhaegh-Haasnoot Robert A. C. Ruiter Christian J. P. A. Hoebe Psychosocial and organizational barriers and facilitators of meningococcal vaccination (MenACWY) acceptance among adolescents and parents during the Covid-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional survey BMC Infectious Diseases Meningococcal disease MenACWY vaccination Vaccination acceptance Vaccination campaign, adolescent, parents |
| title | Psychosocial and organizational barriers and facilitators of meningococcal vaccination (MenACWY) acceptance among adolescents and parents during the Covid-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional survey |
| title_full | Psychosocial and organizational barriers and facilitators of meningococcal vaccination (MenACWY) acceptance among adolescents and parents during the Covid-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional survey |
| title_fullStr | Psychosocial and organizational barriers and facilitators of meningococcal vaccination (MenACWY) acceptance among adolescents and parents during the Covid-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional survey |
| title_full_unstemmed | Psychosocial and organizational barriers and facilitators of meningococcal vaccination (MenACWY) acceptance among adolescents and parents during the Covid-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional survey |
| title_short | Psychosocial and organizational barriers and facilitators of meningococcal vaccination (MenACWY) acceptance among adolescents and parents during the Covid-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional survey |
| title_sort | psychosocial and organizational barriers and facilitators of meningococcal vaccination menacwy acceptance among adolescents and parents during the covid 19 pandemic a cross sectional survey |
| topic | Meningococcal disease MenACWY vaccination Vaccination acceptance Vaccination campaign, adolescent, parents |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-022-07473-5 |
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