Table 5 Coding tree from thematic analysis of qualitative data that explores factors influencing vaccine decision making in anthroposophic communities
Categories | Theme |
|---|---|
Acceptance of some vaccines | Broad spectrum of vaccine decisions |
Vaccine delay | |
Individualized vaccine schedules | |
Vaccine decline | |
Concern over side-effects | Consistent narrative about problems with vaccines |
Toxicity | |
Distrust in those recommending vaccines | |
Individual vaccine schedules | Agency and independent thinking |
Stigmatized from outside of the community – strengthens community | Stigma and social cohesion |
Vaccine questioning / being part of the community (stigmatized when not questioned) |