Parents' Attitudes Towards Hepatitis B Vaccination for Their Children
Author Information
Author(s): Eva Dannetun, Anders Tegnell, Johan Giesecke
Primary Institution: Department of Communicable Disease Control, Landstinget i Östergötland
Hypothesis
What are the knowledge and attitudes of parents in Sweden regarding hepatitis B vaccination for their children?
Conclusion
The study found a high level of knowledge about hepatitis B among parents and a positive attitude towards vaccinating their children.
Supporting Evidence
- 90% of parents reported knowledge of hepatitis B.
- 55% response rate for paper questionnaires compared to 15% for web questionnaires.
- Higher education correlated with increased knowledge and likelihood of responding via the Internet.
Takeaway
Most parents in Sweden know about hepatitis B and are okay with vaccinating their kids against it.
Methodology
A population-based cross-sectional survey with two independent samples of parents drawn from a national register.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the low response rate for web-based surveys.
Limitations
The study relied on self-reported data, which may not accurately reflect actual vaccination behaviors.
Participant Demographics
Median age of respondents was 34 years; 52% had high school education or lower, and 54% lived in urban areas.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.001
Confidence Interval
0.38–0.63
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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