Mothers’ Intention to Vaccinate Their Children Aged 5–11 Against COVID-19: A Cross-sectional Survey
Objectives: COVID-19 vaccines lower the risk of infection hospitalization, and death. Despite the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines, some caregivers are hesitant to vaccinate their children against COVID-19. In this study, we explored the factors that influence Omani mothers’ intentions...
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| author | Thamra Al Ghafri Abdallah Badahdah Salah Al Awaidy Faryal khamis Huda Anwar Nada Al Barwani Saif Al Tamimi Ahmed AL Hanashi Al Ghaliya Al Yaaquba Reem Qatan Ameena Al Mukhaini Abeer Al Harrasi Anbren Al Balushi Salma Al Aamri Muna Al Rabaani Asma Al Musalhi |
| author_facet | Thamra Al Ghafri Abdallah Badahdah Salah Al Awaidy Faryal khamis Huda Anwar Nada Al Barwani Saif Al Tamimi Ahmed AL Hanashi Al Ghaliya Al Yaaquba Reem Qatan Ameena Al Mukhaini Abeer Al Harrasi Anbren Al Balushi Salma Al Aamri Muna Al Rabaani Asma Al Musalhi |
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| description | Objectives: COVID-19 vaccines lower the risk of infection hospitalization, and death. Despite the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines, some caregivers are hesitant to vaccinate their children against COVID-19. In this study, we explored the factors that influence Omani mothers’ intentions to vaccinate their 5–11 year-old children. Methods: Of the 954 mothers approached, 700 (73.4%) participated in a cross-sectional face-to-face interviewer-administered questionnaire in Muscat, Oman, between 20 February and 13 March 2022. Data on age, income, level of education, trust in doctors, vaccine hesitancy, and intention to vaccinate their children were collected. Logistic regression was used to assess determinants of mothers’ intention to vaccinate their children. Results: Most mothers had 1–2 children (n = 525, 75.0%), had a college degree or higher education (73.0%), and were employed (70.8%). More than half (n = 392, 56.0%) reported that they were likely or very likely to get their children vaccinated. The intention to get children vaccinated was associated with older age (odds ratio (OR) = 1.05, 95% CI: 1.02–1.08; p =0.003), trust in their doctor (OR = 2.12, 95%, CI: 1.71–2.62; p < 0.001), and low vaccine hesitancy (OR = 25.91, 95% CI: 16.92–39.64; p < 0.001). Conclusions: Understanding the factors that influence caregivers’ intentions to vaccinate their children against COVID-19 is important for the development of evidence-based vaccine campaigns. To increase and sustain high vaccination rates for COVID-19 vaccination in children, it is critical to address the factors that cause caregiver hesitation about vaccines.
Objectives: COVID-19 vaccines lower the risk of infection hospitalization, and death. Despite the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines, some caregivers are hesitant to vaccinate their children against COVID-19. In this study, we explored the factors that influence Omani mothers’ intentions to vaccinate their 5–11 year-old children. Methods: Of the 954 mothers approached, 700 (73.4%) participated in a cross-sectional face-to-face interviewer-administered questionnaire in Muscat, Oman, between 20 February and 13 March 2022. Data on age, income, level of education, trust in doctors, vaccine hesitancy, and intention to vaccinate their children were collected. Logistic regression was used to assess determinants of mothers’ intention to vaccinate their children. Results: Most mothers had 1–2 children (n = 525, 75.0%), had a college degree or higher education (73.0%), and were employed (70.8%). More than half (n = 392, 56.0%) reported that they were likely or very likely to get their children vaccinated. The intention to get children vaccinated was associated with older age (odds ratio (OR) = 1.05, 95% CI: 1.02–1.08; p =0.003), trust in their doctor (OR = 2.12, 95%, CI: 1.71–2.62; p < 0.001), and low vaccine hesitancy (OR = 25.91, 95% CI: 16.92–39.64;
p < 0.001). Conclusions: Understanding the factors that influence caregivers’ intentions to vaccinate their children against COVID-19 is important for the development of evidence-based vaccine campaigns. To increase and sustain high vaccination rates for COVID-19 vaccination in children, it is critical to address the factors that cause caregiver hesitation about vaccines. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-ef972a5ee4984926b79b5165e41212b52023-03-01T08:27:47ZengOman Medical Specialty BoardOman Medical Journal1999-768X2070-52042023-01-01381e462e46210.5001/omj.2023.47Mothers’ Intention to Vaccinate Their Children Aged 5–11 Against COVID-19: A Cross-sectional SurveyThamra Al Ghafri0Abdallah Badahdah1Salah Al Awaidy2Faryal khamis3Huda Anwar4Nada Al Barwani5Saif Al Tamimi6Ahmed AL Hanashi7 Al Ghaliya Al Yaaquba8Reem Qatan9Ameena Al Mukhaini10Abeer Al Harrasi11Anbren Al Balushi12Salma Al Aamri13Muna Al Rabaani14Asma Al Musalhi15Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health, Muscat, OmanSchool of Psychology, Sociology and Rural Studies, South Dakota State University, Brookings, USAHealth Affairs, Ministry of Health, Muscat, OmanAdult Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Royal Hospital, Muscat, OmanDirectorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health, Muscat, OmanDirectorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health, Muscat, OmanDirectorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health, Muscat, OmanDirectorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health, Muscat, OmanDirectorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health, Muscat, OmanDirectorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health, Muscat, OmanDirectorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health, Muscat, OmanDirectorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health, Muscat, OmanDirectorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health, Muscat, OmanDirectorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health, Muscat, OmanDirectorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health, Muscat, OmanDirectorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health, Muscat, OmanObjectives: COVID-19 vaccines lower the risk of infection hospitalization, and death. Despite the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines, some caregivers are hesitant to vaccinate their children against COVID-19. In this study, we explored the factors that influence Omani mothers’ intentions to vaccinate their 5–11 year-old children. Methods: Of the 954 mothers approached, 700 (73.4%) participated in a cross-sectional face-to-face interviewer-administered questionnaire in Muscat, Oman, between 20 February and 13 March 2022. Data on age, income, level of education, trust in doctors, vaccine hesitancy, and intention to vaccinate their children were collected. Logistic regression was used to assess determinants of mothers’ intention to vaccinate their children. Results: Most mothers had 1–2 children (n = 525, 75.0%), had a college degree or higher education (73.0%), and were employed (70.8%). More than half (n = 392, 56.0%) reported that they were likely or very likely to get their children vaccinated. The intention to get children vaccinated was associated with older age (odds ratio (OR) = 1.05, 95% CI: 1.02–1.08; p =0.003), trust in their doctor (OR = 2.12, 95%, CI: 1.71–2.62; p < 0.001), and low vaccine hesitancy (OR = 25.91, 95% CI: 16.92–39.64; p < 0.001). Conclusions: Understanding the factors that influence caregivers’ intentions to vaccinate their children against COVID-19 is important for the development of evidence-based vaccine campaigns. To increase and sustain high vaccination rates for COVID-19 vaccination in children, it is critical to address the factors that cause caregiver hesitation about vaccines. Objectives: COVID-19 vaccines lower the risk of infection hospitalization, and death. Despite the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines, some caregivers are hesitant to vaccinate their children against COVID-19. In this study, we explored the factors that influence Omani mothers’ intentions to vaccinate their 5–11 year-old children. Methods: Of the 954 mothers approached, 700 (73.4%) participated in a cross-sectional face-to-face interviewer-administered questionnaire in Muscat, Oman, between 20 February and 13 March 2022. Data on age, income, level of education, trust in doctors, vaccine hesitancy, and intention to vaccinate their children were collected. Logistic regression was used to assess determinants of mothers’ intention to vaccinate their children. Results: Most mothers had 1–2 children (n = 525, 75.0%), had a college degree or higher education (73.0%), and were employed (70.8%). More than half (n = 392, 56.0%) reported that they were likely or very likely to get their children vaccinated. The intention to get children vaccinated was associated with older age (odds ratio (OR) = 1.05, 95% CI: 1.02–1.08; p =0.003), trust in their doctor (OR = 2.12, 95%, CI: 1.71–2.62; p < 0.001), and low vaccine hesitancy (OR = 25.91, 95% CI: 16.92–39.64; p < 0.001). Conclusions: Understanding the factors that influence caregivers’ intentions to vaccinate their children against COVID-19 is important for the development of evidence-based vaccine campaigns. To increase and sustain high vaccination rates for COVID-19 vaccination in children, it is critical to address the factors that cause caregiver hesitation about vaccines.https://omjournal.org/articleDetails.aspx?coType=1&aId=3334covid-19vaccine hesitancyintentionchildrenimmunizationoman |
| spellingShingle | Thamra Al Ghafri Abdallah Badahdah Salah Al Awaidy Faryal khamis Huda Anwar Nada Al Barwani Saif Al Tamimi Ahmed AL Hanashi Al Ghaliya Al Yaaquba Reem Qatan Ameena Al Mukhaini Abeer Al Harrasi Anbren Al Balushi Salma Al Aamri Muna Al Rabaani Asma Al Musalhi Mothers’ Intention to Vaccinate Their Children Aged 5–11 Against COVID-19: A Cross-sectional Survey Oman Medical Journal covid-19 vaccine hesitancy intention children immunization oman |
| title | Mothers’ Intention to Vaccinate Their Children Aged 5–11 Against COVID-19: A Cross-sectional Survey |
| title_full | Mothers’ Intention to Vaccinate Their Children Aged 5–11 Against COVID-19: A Cross-sectional Survey |
| title_fullStr | Mothers’ Intention to Vaccinate Their Children Aged 5–11 Against COVID-19: A Cross-sectional Survey |
| title_full_unstemmed | Mothers’ Intention to Vaccinate Their Children Aged 5–11 Against COVID-19: A Cross-sectional Survey |
| title_short | Mothers’ Intention to Vaccinate Their Children Aged 5–11 Against COVID-19: A Cross-sectional Survey |
| title_sort | mothers intention to vaccinate their children aged 5 11 against covid 19 a cross sectional survey |
| topic | covid-19 vaccine hesitancy intention children immunization oman |
| url | https://omjournal.org/articleDetails.aspx?coType=1&aId=3334 |
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