[Increasing immunization coverage by intervening on determinants of refusal]

Ann Ig. 2012 Jan-Feb;24(1 Suppl 1):15-20.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

With the regional decree 3664/2008, the Veneto Region adopted measures for improvements in the immunization program, among which the "Investigation into determinants for vaccine refusal in the Veneto Region", entrusted by the Department of Prevention Local Health Unit 20 (Ulss 20) of Verona. The objective of the study was to understand which type of parent that accessed immunization services (total adherent, partial adherent or complete refusals) and what factors lead to their choice regarding immmunizations in order to better plan strategies to maintain vaccination coverage.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Humans
  • Immunization Programs / organization & administration*
  • Immunization Programs / statistics & numerical data*
  • Italy
  • Parents
  • Treatment Refusal