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Immunization Attitudes and Beliefs Among Parents: Beyond a Dichotomous Perspective
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To better understand differences among parents in their attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors regarding childhood immunizations and health-related issues. METHODS: Forty-four survey variables assessing attitudes and beliefs about immunizations and health were analyzed. The K-means clusters technique was used to identify homogeneous groups of parents based upon their responses to the questions. RESULTS: Five clusters were identified: Immunization Advocates (33.0%), Go Along to Get Alongs (26.4%), Health Advocates (24.8%), Fencesitters (13.2%), and Worrieds (2.6%). CONCLUSIONS: Although only a small percentage of parents are seriously concerned, other parents who are generally supportive of immunizations for their child are also affected by immunization safety issues.
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- Authors
- Gust, D., Brown, C., Sheedy, K., Hibbs, B., Weaver, D., & Nowak, G.
- Venue
- American Journal of Health Behavior
- Publisher
- JCFCorp SG PTE LTD
- Published
- 2005-01-01
- Volume
- 29
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 81-92
- ISSN
- 1087-3244 (ISSN-L)
- 1945-7359
- OpenAlex
- W1994848592
- Cited by
- 205
- References
- 0
- FWCI
- 4.95
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
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