Ates Furkan, Dyszkiewicz Marta, Witkiewicz Julia, Toczylowski Kacper, Lewandowski Dawid, Sulik Artur
Department of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Medical University of Bialystok, Waszyngtona 17, 15-274 Bialystok, Poland.
Vaccines (Basel). 2024 Aug 15;12(8):918. doi: 10.3390/vaccines12080918.
This cross-sectional survey study aimed to assess the attitudes and knowledge of children's guardians in Poland towards tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) and its vaccine, as well as to compare these attitudes to those regarding other infectious diseases and their vaccines. Data were collected through anonymous questionnaires, both paper-based and online, from 3030 respondents across Poland, with the majority being from TBE-endemic areas. The survey included questions on demographic characteristics, general vaccination beliefs, and specific perceptions of TBE and its vaccine. Statistical analysis revealed significant associations between willingness to vaccinate against TBE and factors such as general vaccination attitudes, information sources, vaccine safety ratings, and perceptions of disease severity. Results indicated that guardians from larger cities and those with fewer children were more likely to vaccinate. Additionally, parents who supported general vaccinations were significantly more willing to vaccinate against TBE. The study concludes that enhancing public awareness about the safety and importance of the TBE vaccine, especially in endemic regions, is crucial for improving vaccination rates. Targeted public health interventions addressing misconceptions and providing accurate information are essential strategies to increase TBE vaccine uptake and protect children from this serious disease.
这项横断面调查研究旨在评估波兰儿童监护人对蜱传脑炎（TBE）及其疫苗的态度和知识，并将这些态度与对其他传染病及其疫苗的态度进行比较。通过匿名问卷收集数据，问卷有纸质版和在线版，来自波兰各地的3030名受访者参与，其中大多数来自TBE流行地区。调查包括有关人口统计学特征、一般疫苗接种信念以及对TBE及其疫苗的具体认知等问题。统计分析显示，接种TBE疫苗的意愿与一般疫苗接种态度、信息来源、疫苗安全评级以及对疾病严重程度的认知等因素之间存在显著关联。结果表明，来自大城市且子女较少的监护人更有可能接种疫苗。此外，支持一般疫苗接种的父母明显更愿意接种TBE疫苗。该研究得出结论，提高公众对TBE疫苗安全性和重要性的认识，尤其是在流行地区，对于提高疫苗接种率至关重要。针对误解并提供准确信息的有针对性的公共卫生干预措施是提高TBE疫苗接种率和保护儿童免受这种严重疾病侵害的重要策略。
