A literature review of parental barriers to child immunizations

Abstract

Introduction:One of the key factors affecting the child immunization rate is the decisionof parents towards it. As such, this study aimed to perform a literature review of the barriers affecting parents' decision to have their children vaccinated.Data sources: Articles and documents were retrieved from the critical analysis of published sources, such as dissertations, theses, scholar articles, journals, Google Scholar, and PubMed, as well asgovernment sources like the CDC website. Literature published fromthe years 2012 to2018 was used for this review.Conclusions: The general public, particularly parents, must have a better understanding of the importance of having children vaccinated, as well as the possible ramifications of incomplete vaccinations. It is suggested that an educational program be created for them, keeping in mind the level of education of parent participants, especially those that achieved only low levels of education.