Frequency of Vaccine Hesitancy and Its Determinants in Northeastern Türkiye: A Hospital-based Cross-sectional Study
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2026
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Galenos Publ House
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info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
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Introduction: The World Health Organization has recognized vaccine hesitancy as one of the top ten threats to global health. Consequently, it is imperative to investigate vaccine hesitancy both between and within countries. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of vaccine hesitancy among mothers of children aged five years and under in northeastern Turkey and to identify the factors associated with vaccine hesitancy. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted with mothers presenting to the pediatric outpatient clinic of a public hospital. Maternal reluctance toward vaccination was evaluated using the Parents' Attitudes about Childhood Vaccines (PACV) scale. Data were analyzed by chi-square and logistic regression analysis. Results: Of the participating mothers, 27.4% exhibited vaccine hesitancy. Independent predictors of vaccine hesitancy were having a male child, active use of social media, and the father's attainment of a university degree. Conclusion: In this study, vaccine hesitancy was found to be considerably higher compared to other studies conducted in Turkey. Therefore, further research on vaccine hesitancy should be conducted at the national level, considering different communities and cultures, and local health policies should be developed to address the identified risk factors.
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Guncel Pediatri-Journal of Current Pediatrics
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Q4
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Q4
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24
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