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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
7
pubmed:dateCreated
2006-8-1
pubmed:abstractText
Streptococcus pneumoniae is a major cause of early childhood morbidity and mortality. A heptavalent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PnC7) is licensed for use and could prevent the majority of infant invasive pneumococcal infections. A recent announcement confirmed its inclusion into the U.K. childhood immunisation programme. In anticipation of PnC7 being recommended for use, this study explored parental understanding of pneumococcal disease and their views on the possible introduction of this vaccine. Twenty three interviews and two focus groups were held with parents of children under two years of age. Four main themes emerged from the data analysis: 'Confidence and belief in immunisation'; 'Anxiety about immunisation'; 'Trust and understanding of immunisation information' and 'Response to a new immunisation'. Overall parental confidence in immunisation has been affected by the MMR controversy. With little knowledge of pneumococcal disease, parents want information about the safety and effectiveness of PnC7. Information needs to be conveyed in a way that restores parents' trust in immunisation.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
N
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Jul
pubmed:issn
1462-2815
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
79
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
213-6
pubmed:dateRevised
2006-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed-meshheading:16878519-Adult, pubmed-meshheading:16878519-Anxiety, pubmed-meshheading:16878519-Attitude to Health, pubmed-meshheading:16878519-Awareness, pubmed-meshheading:16878519-England, pubmed-meshheading:16878519-Female, pubmed-meshheading:16878519-Focus Groups, pubmed-meshheading:16878519-Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, pubmed-meshheading:16878519-Humans, pubmed-meshheading:16878519-Immunization Programs, pubmed-meshheading:16878519-Infant, pubmed-meshheading:16878519-Male, pubmed-meshheading:16878519-Meningococcal Vaccines, pubmed-meshheading:16878519-Nursing Methodology Research, pubmed-meshheading:16878519-Parents, pubmed-meshheading:16878519-Pneumococcal Vaccines, pubmed-meshheading:16878519-Qualitative Research, pubmed-meshheading:16878519-Questionnaires, pubmed-meshheading:16878519-Trust, pubmed-meshheading:16878519-Vaccination
pubmed:year
2006
pubmed:articleTitle
Parental views on the introduction of an infant pneumococcal vaccine.
pubmed:affiliation
Oxford Vaccine Group, Center for Clinical Vaccinology and Tropical Medicine, Department of Paediatrics, University of Oxford, Churchill Hospital, Oxford.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't