Inadequate immunization among 2-year-old children: a profile of children at risk.
A community survey was conducted to assess the immunization status of 2-year-old children and barriers to immunization. The 299 respondents were more affluent and well-educated than the general population. Eighty-three percent of the respondents received immunizations from private physicians. Only 31.1% of the children were age-appropriately immunized with deficiencies primarily in receiving the 18-month dosages of diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (DTP) and polio. Parents reported multiple barriers and beliefs about immunization amenable to change by health providers. A profile of risk factors differentiating nonimmunized from immunized children was developed.
Salsberry
P J
PJ
Department of Family and Community, College of Nursing, Ohio State University, Columbus 43210.
Nickel
J T
JT
Mitch
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D000328:Adult; D001294:Attitude to Health; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007114:Immunization / Q000191:economics / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D008297:Male; D009820:Ohio; D010290:Parents / Q000523:psychology; D010371:Pediatric Nursing; D012307:Risk Factors