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Parents' perceptions of information on immunisations

{blacksquare} This study sought to understand parents' experiences of deciding to have their child immunised.

{blacksquare} A qualitative method was used, involving semi-structured interviews with a purposive sample of 13 parents.

{blacksquare} Parents identified feelings associated with risk, including those of worry, fear, and responsibility.

{blacksquare} Influences affecting their decision-making, and ways in which they received information on immunisation, were also identified.

{blacksquare} Parents made suggestions for changes relating to information giving, discussion time, and the acknowledgement by professionals of parents' worry.

{blacksquare} Following this study, discussion within the PHCT has resulted in a practice protocol and immunisation template.

Key Words: Immunisation • Information • Parents' perceptions • Risk • Worry.

Journal of Child Health Care, Vol. 5, No. 2, 54-59 (2001)
DOI: 10.1177/136749350100500202
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