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Parents' intention for their children to receive COVID-19 vaccine: Implications for vaccination program in Macao
Un I Choi1; Yimin Pang1; Yu Zheng1; Pou Kuan Tang1; Hao Hu1,2; Carolina Oi Lam Ung1,2
2022-10-03
Source PublicationFrontiers in Pediatrics
ISSN2296-2360
Volume10Pages:978661
Abstract

Introduction: The decision about vaccinating children is subject to their parents' decision. To inform strategies that support full vaccination coverage, it is important to understand the parents' vaccination attitude and tendency to act. This study aims to investigate the intention and the factors affecting parents' decision-making about vaccinating their children. Methods: A cross-sectional, self-administered online questionnaire was completed by parents of children aged 3–12 yeas in Macao between 7 March and 17 April 2022. The survey tool was informed by the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) which composes of the variable “intention” and three TPB constructs (Attitude, Subjective Norm, and Perceived Behavioral Control). Respondents rated their level of agreement on the construct statements using a 5-point Likert scale. Multiple linear regression analysis was used to determine if the TPB constructs were predictors of parents' intention. Results: A total of 1,217 parents completed the questionnaire. The majority of participants were mothers (83.2%), aged 31–40 years (62.7%), having two or more children (74.1%), had at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine (84.4%) and considered themselves knowledgeable about the vaccine (62.1%), all of which were significantly associated with the intention to vaccinate their children (all p < 0.05). Their intention varied from negative (19.1%), neutral (38.4%) to positive (42.5%). Respondents were mostly concerned about the serious side effects that the COVID-19 vaccine (mean = 3.96 ± 1.23), highly acknowledged the expectation by the school (mean = 3.94 ± 1.15) and the community (mean = 3.90 ± 1.19) of children vaccination, and rated highly the ease of making necessary arrangement (mean = 3.93 ± 1.25). In the multiple linear regression model which explained 63.5% of the variance in the intention-to-vaccinate their children, only Attitude (B = 0.52, p < 0.001) and Subjective Norm (B = 0.39, p < 0.001) were identified as strong predictors. The major reasons for not having intention were safety concerns (n = 646/699, 92.4%). Participants' most trusted local information sources were doctors (n = 682), government (n = 426) and healthcare professional organizations (n = 416). Conclusions: Vaccinating children with COVID-19 vaccine is a complex decision-making for parents. A key to a successful COVID-19 vaccination program is effective communication about the safety profile and the usage experiences warranting the integration of reliable information sources across different healthcare sectors.

KeywordChildren Covid-19 Intention Macao (Macau) Parent Sars-cov-2 Vaccine
DOI10.3389/fped.2022.978661
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Indexed BySCIE
Language英語English
WOS Research AreaPediatrics
WOS SubjectPediatrics
WOS IDWOS:000870429800001
Scopus ID2-s2.0-85139909230
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Document TypeJournal article
CollectionDEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MEDICINAL ADMINISTRATION
Faculty of Health Sciences
Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences
THE STATE KEY LABORATORY OF QUALITY RESEARCH IN CHINESE MEDICINE (UNIVERSITY OF MACAU)
Corresponding AuthorCarolina Oi Lam Ung
Affiliation1.State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Science, University of Macau, Zhuhai, Macao
2.Department of Public Health and Medicinal Administration, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau, Zhuhai, SAR, Macao
First Author AffilicationUniversity of Macau
Corresponding Author AffilicationUniversity of Macau;  Faculty of Health Sciences
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Un I Choi,Yimin Pang,Yu Zheng,et al. Parents' intention for their children to receive COVID-19 vaccine: Implications for vaccination program in Macao[J]. Frontiers in Pediatrics, 2022, 10, 978661.
APA Un I Choi., Yimin Pang., Yu Zheng., Pou Kuan Tang., Hao Hu., & Carolina Oi Lam Ung (2022). Parents' intention for their children to receive COVID-19 vaccine: Implications for vaccination program in Macao. Frontiers in Pediatrics, 10, 978661.
MLA Un I Choi,et al."Parents' intention for their children to receive COVID-19 vaccine: Implications for vaccination program in Macao".Frontiers in Pediatrics 10(2022):978661.
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