Open AccessParents’ Opinions and Knowledge About Vaccination in Poland - A Cross-Sectional Observational Study
Author(s) -
Paulina Pisaniak,
Aleksander Tarczoń,
Milena Konarska,
Dorota Ozga
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international journal of general medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.722
H-Index - 36
ISSN - 1178-7074
DOI - 10.2147/ijgm.s302699
Subject(s) - medicine , vaccination , observational study , family medicine , adverse effect , sanctions , public opinion , pediatrics , environmental health , immunology , pathology , politics , political science , law
Despite the fact that vaccines save many lives worldwide, in many countries, including Poland, the percentage of unvaccinated children is constantly growing. The main reasons for low immunisation coverage include parents' concerns about the safety of vaccines, their fears related to possible adverse events following vaccination, and the increasingly powerful activity of anti-vaccine movements. It is necessary to monitor the public's attitudes to vaccination in order to implement appropriate solutions to prevent a resurgence of epidemics. The aim of the study was to assess Polish parents' opinions about and awareness of immunisation-related issues.