Parental Barriers and Sociodemographic Disparities in Childhood Vaccination Post-COVID-19 in Tennessee
Addressing parental vaccination barriers related to concern, access, and perceived importance is crucial, particularly for underserved populations including low-income families, uninsured parents, racial/ethnic minorities, and those with limited education. A sustained, equity-focused approach integrating scientific communication, community engagement, and policy interventions is essential for increasing vaccine uptake and ensuring equitable vaccination access.
Authors
- Victoria Niederhauser (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1279-8614)
- Sanjaya Regmi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9321-7887)
- Chenoa D. Allen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3487-8829)
- Benjamin P. Jones (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0391-0443)
- Nan Gaylord (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7600-453X)
- Elizabeth R. Sowell (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7558-4280)
Institutions
- Knoxville College (US)
- University of Tennessee at Knoxville (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Vaccines
- Published
- 2025-04-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/vaccines13050452
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.33
Funders
- University of Tennessee, Knoxville