Characteristics of Vaccine-Hesitant and Non-Hesitant Parents in Italy: A Cross-Sectional Study
Vaccine hesitancy among Italian parents is associated with low health literacy and confidence levels, distinct health beliefs, and specific information-seeking patterns. These findings suggest public health efforts should include trust-building approaches that address cognitive skills, fatalistic beliefs, and preferred communication channels. Longitudinal research is necessary to monitor changes in parental attitudes and to guide adaptive intervention strategies.
Authors
- Yari Longobucco (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2703-9349)
- L. Rasero
- Ilaria Marcomini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8096-0199)
- Andrea Poliani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6714-1057)
- Camilla Elena Magi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-5599-2405)
- Stefano Bambi
- Alessia Campoli
- Paolo Iovino
- Giulia Villa
Institutions
- Vita-Salute San Raffaele University (IT)
- National Cancer Institute (MY)
- University of Florence (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Nursing Research
- Published
- 2026-02-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/nnr.0000000000000890
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 58.49