title: Failure to immunize children under 5 years: a literature review.
abstract: This paper aims to provide a critical review of the current literature related to immunization default in children under 5 years of age. The author has used a health belief model as the framework for analysis, examining each area in detail. The principle recommendations for practice are addressed and critically evaluated with a concluding summary of the main points raised and the author's recommendation for practice.
authors.affiliation: Crewe Health Authority, Cheshire, England.
authors.forename: Y J
authors.initials: YJ
authors.lastname: Lochhead
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001294:Attitude to Health; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007114:Immunization / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D008960:Models, Psychological; D010290:Parents / Q000523:psychology*; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D006113:United Kingdom