From: Maternal perceptions of childhood vaccination: explanations of reasons for and against vaccination
Level | Why Vaccinate n (%) | Exemplars Why Vaccinate | Why Not Vaccinate n (%) | Exemplars Why Not Vaccinate |
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Level of Conviction | ||||
Conviction | 629 (42%) | “Felt it was the responsible medical decision given the potential health risks associated with the alternative” (810445) | 91 (54%) | “We are doing homeopathic vaccines with naturopath” (710272) |
Lack of Conviction | 68 (5%) | “I was scared not to immunize but was not completely comfortable with it” (818019) | 15 (9%) | “Did a lot of research and am somewhat worried about all the side effects.” (812348) |
Unknown | 784 (53%) | “immunity protection” (810450) | 63 (37%) | “His father was against it, I am considering getting him immunized” (830900) |
Motivation | ||||
Intrinsic | 248 (17%) | “in my opinion vaccinations are providing additional tools for the health of my child” (810524) | 8 (5%) | “Choosing to delay vaccinations” (812381) |
Extrinsic | 268 (18%) | “Doctor’s recommendation” (812319) | 104 (61%) | “Recommendation by naturopath to delay until 2 years if possible unless travelling. He stays at home and is not exposed to sick kids.” (810512) |
Unknown | 965 (65%) | “Good for us” (515024) | 57 (34%) | “Husband is against vaccines and I am still ‘on the fence’” (818124) |