Tarrant M, Gregory D
Department of Nursing Studies, University of Hong Kong, G/F, Block B, Queen Mary Hospital, 102 Pokfulam Rd., Hong Kong.
Can J Public Health. 2001 Jan-Feb;92(1):42-5. doi: 10.1007/BF03404842.
Low uptake of childhood immunizations is a problem in many First Nations communities. This article describes the results of a study that examined mothers' perceptions of childhood immunizations and the factors that influence uptake.
Person-centred interviews focussing on childhood immunizations and child health were conducted with 28 mothers of young children in two First Nations communities in the Sioux Lookout Zone. Content analysis was applied to the interview data and patterns and themes were developed.
Data analysis identified four key factors as negatively influencing immunization uptake: knowledge barriers, the influence of others, vaccine barriers, and missed opportunities.
Further research with Elders and community members along with culturally sensitive education initiatives are required to address low immunization uptake. Changes in health professionals' behaviours may serve to reduce missed opportunities.
儿童免疫接种率低是许多原住民社区存在的问题。本文描述了一项研究的结果,该研究调查了母亲们对儿童免疫接种的看法以及影响接种率的因素。
在苏必利尔湖区的两个原住民社区,对28名幼儿的母亲进行了以个人为中心的访谈,重点关注儿童免疫接种和儿童健康。对访谈数据进行内容分析,并形成模式和主题。
数据分析确定了四个对免疫接种率有负面影响的关键因素:知识障碍、他人的影响、疫苗障碍和错失的机会。
需要与长者和社区成员进行进一步研究,并开展具有文化敏感性的教育举措,以解决免疫接种率低的问题。卫生专业人员行为的改变可能有助于减少错失的机会。