Children's Perceptions of Influenza Illness and Preferences for Influenza Vaccine

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• 作者：Emuella M. Flood BA ; ^{emuella.flood@oxfordoutcomes.com"" rel=""nofollow} ; Stan L. Block MD ; FAAP ; Matthew C. Hall MD ; Matthew D. Rousculp PhD ; MPH ; Victoria M. Divino BA ; Seth L. Toback MD ; FAAP ; Parthiv J. Mahadevia MD ; MPH [Author vitae]
• 关键词：Children ; qualitative ; influenza ; influenza vaccine ; perceptions ; preferences
• 刊名：Journal of Pediatric Health Care
• 出版年：2011
• 出版时间：May-June 2011
• 年：2011
• 卷：25
• 期：3
• 页码：171-179
• 全文大小：111 K

文摘

Introduction

In this qualitative study we explored children's perceptions of influenza, preferences for influenza vaccines, and ability to understand “risk” of vaccine adverse effects and different attributes between injectable and intranasal vaccines.

Method

In-person, semi-structured interviews were conducted among 28 U.S. children aged 6 through 12 years.

Results

Many children understood the concept of influenza illness and believed vaccination was important. Efficacy, adverse effects, and mode of administration affected their preferences for influenza vaccines. Children 8 years of age and older were able to consider multiple attributes when selecting between hypothetical vaccines, and their responses were consistent with their previously stated preferences for individual attributes. Most children would prefer a nasal spray over a shot vaccine when all other vaccine attributes were equal.

Discussion

Efficacy, adverse effects, and mode of administration were important factors in children's preferences for influenza vaccine. Children as young as 8 years of age appeared to understand vaccine “risk” and were able to consider multiple attributes simultaneously when choosing between vaccine alternatives.