A Systematic Review of Factors Influencing Parental Refusal or Delay in Childhood Vaccination

Authors

  • Liaw Yau Chun Master of Public Health (MPH)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51200/bjms.v12i.1360

Abstract

Background: Vaccination is considered to be one of the most successful achievements of public health intervention either in developed or developing countries. “Vaccine hesitancy†is described as anyone who is suspected of vaccination or who chooses to delay or refuse vaccination. Nowadays, parental refusal or delay of childhood vaccines is increasing. The studies show that 77% of parents polled are reported of having concerns about one or more childhood vaccinations. It became a concern for the increased occurrence of vaccine preventable diseases in children.

Keywords: factors influencing, parental refusal or delay, childhood vaccination

Author Biography

Liaw Yau Chun, Master of Public Health (MPH)

Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Malaysia Sabah/ Jabatan Kesihatan Negeri Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

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Published

2018-09-21

How to Cite

Yau Chun, L. (2018). A Systematic Review of Factors Influencing Parental Refusal or Delay in Childhood Vaccination. Borneo Journal of Medical Sciences (BJMS), 12, 9–10. https://doi.org/10.51200/bjms.v12i.1360
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