Are we really hesitant toward routine immunization: Findings from a cross-sectional study in urban area in the tribal dominant state of India
Most of the children were vaccinated in our study area and the families have shown confidence in vaccines. Although there were delays in vaccination and the reasons for the delays must be addressed to prevent these vaccine-hesitant populations from turning into vaccine-refusal population. Uniformity in vaccination days in different health facilities in slum areas, appropriate antenatal information, and counseling regarding childhood vaccinations, widespread awareness, and improving mother's education can help address the issue of vaccine hesitancy.
Authors
- Surendra Sahu
- Kumari Ragini
- Dewesh Kumar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5356-801X)
- Anit Kujur (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2355-8766)
- Neelanjali Kumari
- Manisha Kujur (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8082-7347)
- Prerna Anand (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9536-3661)
- Kumari Asha Kiran
- Santosh Kumar Soren
- Vidya Sagar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0166-0276)
Institutions
- Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (IN)
- Mahatma Gandhi Mission Medical College and Hospital (IN)
- Vinoba Bhave University (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
- Published
- 2024-09-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_423_24
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.53