Determinants of childhood vaccine rejection among Malaysian parents

Abstract

Vaccine rejection remains an issue of consideration that is determined by the thoughts, attitudes, and opinions of a person. This study aims to identify the determinants of vaccine and vaccination -specific problems that influence the rejection of vaccines among Malaysian parents. The quantitative survey research, selected using purposive non-probability sampling techniques, was conducted on 392 parents or guardians. Distribution of questions to respondents is via email and social media. This research used descriptive statistics and the data was analyzed u sing SPSS. The findings indicate, a total of 98.2% of respondents sent their kids to be immunized. Researchers also found the majority of respondents agree that lack of knowledge (M=3.38) is the key determinant of the rejection of vaccines, followed by the level of education (M=3.11) and the halal issue (M=2.97). The government needs to look at this issue more seriously and needs to pay attention to those who are antivaccine.