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23-02-2023 | Vaccination | Original Article

Childhood vaccine hesitancy in two regions with different socioeconomic backgrounds in Turkey

Authors: Selma Durmuş Sarıkahya, Emel Güden, Deniz Sümeyye Yorulmaz

Published in: Journal of Public Health | Issue 5/2024

Abstract

Aim

This study investigated childhood vaccine hesitancy in two regions with different socioeconomic backgrounds in Kayseri, Turkey.

Subject and methods

The study population consisted of all people over 18 years of age admitted to two family health centers (No 65 and 103) in a city center for any reason.

Results

Participants living in the high socioeconomic status (SES) region had a significantly lower mean rating on the CVHQ (Childhood Vaccine Hesitancy Questionnaire - see below) than those living in the low SES region.

Conclusion

Vaccine hesitancy is the main reason for vaccine refusal. Therefore, authorities should provide adequate and accurate information about the significance of vaccines to raise public awareness

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Title: Childhood vaccine hesitancy in two regions with different socioeconomic backgrounds in Turkey
Authors: Selma Durmuş Sarıkahya
Emel Güden
Deniz Sümeyye Yorulmaz
Publication date: 23-02-2023
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Keyword: Vaccination
Published in: Journal of Public Health / Issue 5/2024
Print ISSN: 2198-1833
Electronic ISSN: 1613-2238
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10389-023-01854-z

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Childhood vaccine hesitancy in two regions with different socioeconomic backgrounds in Turkey

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