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

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