Determinants of parents’ decision to vaccinate their children against rotavirus : results of a longitudinal study
- Bettinger, Julie A.
- Halperin, Beth A. (Beth Andrea), 1954-
- Bradet, R.
- Lavoie, France
- Sauvageau, Chantal
- Gilca, Vladimir
- Boulianne, Nicole
- Dubé, Eve
DOIAbstract
Rotavirus disease is a common cause of health care utilization and almost all children are affected by the age of 5 years. In Canada, at the time of this survey (2008–09), immunization rates for rotavirus were <20%.We assessed the determinants of a parent’s acceptance to have their child immunized against rotavirus. The survey instruments were based on the Theory of Planned Behavior. Data were collected in two phases. In all, 413 and 394 parents completed the first and second interviews, respectively (retention rate 95%). Most parents (67%) intended to immunize their child against rotavirus. Factors significantly associated with parental intentions (Phase 1) were as follows: perception of the moral correctness of having their...
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