COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and influential factors among Thai parents and guardians to vaccinate their children.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The ongoing COVID-19 has had a huge worldwide influence. Vaccinations are a crucial component of illness prevention. Thailand's vaccination program for children above the age of five is in its initial stages. Many Thai parents are still unwilling to vaccinate their children with the COVID-19 vaccine. The purpose of this study was to analyze the rate of parental hesitancy and influential variables among Thai parents and guardians living in Thailand.

Methods

This was a cross-sectional survey in Thailand during October and November of 2021. Through online social media networks, an online survey (REDcap) was distributed. Thai parents and guardians with at least one child under the age of 18 were invited to participate.

Results

A total of 1064 responses for anal

SUBMITTER: Kitro A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9190183 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature