Table 3 Midwife response to subjective-norm items in questionnaire

There is pressure from the general public to increase the vaccination coverage rates in Aboriginal children

55

Agree

21

Uncertain

21

Disagree

13

There is pressure from the Aboriginal community to improve immunisation services for Aboriginal children in Perth.

55

Agree

15

Uncertain

32

Disagree

8

At my workplace, there is a strong expectation from management that all childhood vaccinations for Aboriginal children are given on-time.

54

Agree

30

Uncertain

16

Disagree

8

My manager views the achievement of high immunisation rates in Aboriginal children as a priority.

55

Agree

36

Uncertain

13

Disagree

6

In my workplace, we are encouraged to try new strategies to increase the proportion of fully vaccinated Aboriginal children in our geographical work area

51

Agree

4

Uncertain

27

Disagree

20

I feel that my profession as a whole views the achievement of high vaccination rates among Aboriginal children as a priority.

55

Agree

38

Uncertain

8

Disagree

9

I feel that my colleagues view the achievement of high vaccination rates among Aboriginal children as a priority.

55

Agree

30

Uncertain

17

Disagree

8

My colleagues’ practice of regularly discussing vaccinations with Aboriginal parents has influenced me to do the same.

54

Agree

17

Uncertain

14

Disagree

23

In terms of vaccinating Aboriginal children, which following groups, influence your current clinical practices?^a

53

Manager

19

Doctor (ward)

6

Colleagues

14

Other

14

Professional body

26

We are encouraged to try new strategies to increase the coverage rates of Aboriginal children in Perth.

51

Agree

4

Uncertain

27

Disagree

20