Table 2 Midwife response to attitude items in questionnaire
Statement | n | Response | Frequency | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Some vaccines on the WA Childhood Immunisation Schedule are not very effective. | 56 | Agree | 6 | 10.7 |
Uncertain | 22 | 39.3 | ||
Disagree | 28 | 50.0 | ||
Aboriginal children are at greater risk of contracting a vaccine-preventable disease than non-Aboriginal children. | 56 | Agree | 45 | 80.3 |
Uncertain | 9 | 16.1 | ||
Disagree | 2 | 3.6 | ||
A delay in receiving scheduled childhood vaccinations is not a health risk as long as the child eventually gets them. | 56 | Agree | 8 | 14.3 |
Uncertain | 9 | 16.1 | ||
Disagree | 39 | 69.6 | ||
Administering all scheduled vaccinations on the same day are more likely to result in a greater number of side-effects than if given on separate occasions. | 56 | Agree | 13 | 23.2 |
Uncertain | 25 | 44.6 | ||
Disagree | 18 | 32.2 | ||
I feel that Aboriginal parents are hesitant about having their children vaccinated. | 54 | Agree | 7 | 13 |
Uncertain | 22 | 40.7 | ||
Disagree | 25 | 46.3 | ||
I feel that Aboriginal parents are hesitant about specific vaccines | 53 | Agree | 2 | 3.8 |
Disagree | 51 | 96.2 | ||
We are given clear direction from the WA Department of Health as to how we could improve the vaccination rates in Perth’s Aboriginal children | 56 | Agree | 11 | 19.6 |
Uncertain | 17 | 30.4 | ||
Disagree | 28 | 50.0 | ||
By administering all scheduled vaccinations on-time some serious illnesses can be prevented. | 57 | Agree | 56 | 98.2 |
Uncertain | 0 | 0 | ||
Disagree | 1 | 1.8 | ||
Vaccinations are a vital component of disease prevention in the community. | 56 | Agree | 53 | 94.6 |
Uncertain | 2 | 3.6 | ||
Disagree | 1 | 1.8 | ||
Vaccinations may help to prevent children from developing some types of chronic disease. | 56 | Agree | 52 | 92.9 |
Uncertain | 3 | 5.3 | ||
Disagree | 1 | 1.8 | ||
Vaccines are a safe way of protecting the health of Aboriginal children. | 54 | Agree | 51 | 94.4 |
Uncertain | 3 | 5.6 | ||
Disagree | 0 | 0 | ||
Having a greater selection of culturally appropriate promotional material available to distribute to parents at discharge would support my role. | 56 | Agree | 46 | 82.1 |
Uncertain | 7 | 12.5 | ||
Disagree | 3 | 5.4 | ||
Do you feel there was adequate content on the immunisation needs of Aboriginal children in the degree that enabled you to clinically practice? | 48 | Agree | 14 | 29.2 |
Disagree | 34 | 70.8 | ||
It is important to discuss childhood Vaccinations with new parents prior to discharge. | 55 | Agree | 55 | 100 |
Uncertain | 0 | 0 | ||
Disagree | 0 | 0 | ||
I discuss information on childhood vaccines with parents prior to discharge. | 51 | Agree | 34 | 66.7 |
Uncertain | 6 | 11.8 | ||
Disagree | 11 | 21.5 |