Preparedness of current and future Saudi Pediatricians to face vaccine hesitancy: Cross-sectional study within the capital city of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh.

Autor:	Alnasser Y; Pediatric Department, King Saud University Medical City, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia., Alnamnakani MA; Pediatric Department, King Saud University Medical City, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia., Abuhaimed JM; Clinical Trails Unit, King Saud University Medical City, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia., Alshiha LZ; King Saud Medical School, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia., Alhamid NM; Pediatric Department, King Saud University Medical City, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia., Alalshaikh GA; Pediatric Department, King Saud University Medical City, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) [Ann Med Surg (Lond)] 2021 Aug 17; Vol. 69, pp. 102718. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Aug 17 (Print Publication: 2021).
DOI:	10.1016/j.amsu.2021.102718
Abstrakt:	Background: Vaccines have helped in eradicating many communicable diseases. They are considered major players in preserving children's health. However, concerns about vaccines' ingredients and safety became hot topics globally. With doubt, some parents became hesitant to vaccinate their children. A recent study documented high prevalence of vaccine hesitancy among Saudi parents. Objectives: This study aims to explore preparedness of current and future pediatricians to face vaccine hesitancy, a growing public health issue in Saudi Arabia. Methods: This study adopted non-interventional cross-sectional online questionnaire specifically designed to encompass general vaccine hesitancy related questions including Covid-19's vaccines. Results: The study recruited 119 participants form three main tertiary centers in Riyadh. Trainees were the majority with pediatric consultants representing 22%. Females were more than half of total participants (53%). Although familiarity with the term "vaccine hesitancy" was common, it was affected by training level. Among participants, 66% heard about it from social media. Furthermore, only 32% received designated training. Knowledge was suboptimal among all levels except for those who received formal training. Despite 80% encountered vaccine hesitancy, only 55% consider it a common public health issue. Attitude toward vaccine hesitant parents was negative among male physicians (odds ratio of 2.3, P value 0.045). Additionally, majority consider it a form of child neglect (95%). In regard to COVID19's vaccine, 31% were reluctant to get vaccinated themselves. Conclusion: Pediatric workforce in Saudi Arabia commonly encounters vaccine hesitancy. The strong stand against vaccine hesitant parents might affect rapport with families. Sub-optimal knowledge, negative attitude and emerging COVID19 vaccine hesitancy might negatively impact future efforts. Tailored training and innovative educational platforms are essentials to address vaccine hesitancy in Saudi Arabia. (© 2021 The Authors.)
Databáze:	MEDLINE
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