Perspectives of parents of children under two years of age on immunization: confidence in vaccines, information sources and Family Health Strategy interventions

Authors

  • Katia Cristina Dal Prá Universidade Federal de Rondonópolis (UFR)
  • Patrícia de Lima Lemos Universidade Federal de Rondonópolis (UFR)
  • Caio Lázaro Tosta Pimentel Universidade Federal de Rondonópolis (UFR)
  • Letícia Silveira Goulart Universidade Federal de Rondonópolis (UFR)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.28998/rpss.e02409012esp-2

Abstract

Introduction: Despite the undeniable benefits of immunization for children's health, some parents or guardians are skeptical about vaccination practices. Objective: To describe how parents perceive the vaccination of children and what measures are implemented as part of the Family Health Strategy (FHS). Methods: This is a cross-sectional study of 335 parents or guardians of children under two years of age registered with the FHS in the municipality of Sorriso, Mato Grosso (MT). Data were collected using a structured questionnaire. Results: The majority of respondents considered vaccines safe (82.7%) and important (94.3%). The most frequently mentioned cited sources of information were healthcare professionals (88.6%) and the internet (38.5%). The main measures to encourage vaccination most frequently recalled by respondents were guidance from Community Health Agents (CHAs) (75.2%) and Saturday vaccination campaigns (71.9%). Conclusions: The sample revealed that parents consider vaccines to be important and safe, and that the FHS team professionals contribute to immunization education. The results indicate the importance of conducting immunization campaigns and it is essential to expand strategies to promote compliance with childhood vaccination. This text is the result of the Professional Master's Degree in Family Health (PROFSAÚDE) stricto sensu postgraduate program.

Keywords: Immunization; Child; National Health Strategies.

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Author Biographies

Katia Cristina Dal Prá, Universidade Federal de Rondonópolis (UFR)

Graduada em Enfermagem pela Universidade do Contestado (UnC). Enfermeira da Secretaria Municipal de Saúde de Sorriso, MT. CV: http://lattes.cnpq.br/7193728573381651 / ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-3202-1044

Patrícia de Lima Lemos, Universidade Federal de Rondonópolis (UFR)

Graduada em Enfermagem, mestra e doutora em Saúde Coletiva pela Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso (UFMT). Professora Adjunta da Universidade Federal de Rondonópolis (UFR). CV: http://lattes.cnpq.br/5808817942934350 / ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5956-4471

Caio Lázaro Tosta Pimentel, Universidade Federal de Rondonópolis (UFR)

Graduando em Enfermagem na Universidade Federal de Rondonópolis (UFR). CV: http://lattes.cnpq.br/2144550823594677 / ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-7605-377X

Letícia Silveira Goulart, Universidade Federal de Rondonópolis (UFR)

Graduada em Farmácia e mestra em Ciência e Tecnologia Farmacêuticas pela Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM); doutora em Biologia Celular e Molecular pela Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS). Professora Associada da Universidade Federal de Rondonópolis (UFR). CV: http://lattes.cnpq.br/3351910863448067 / ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1452-4908

Published

2024-10-02

How to Cite

Dal Prá, K. C., Lemos, P. de L., Pimentel, C. L. T., & Goulart, L. S. (2024). Perspectives of parents of children under two years of age on immunization: confidence in vaccines, information sources and Family Health Strategy interventions. Revista Portal: Saúde E Sociedade, 9(Especial-2). https://doi.org/10.28998/rpss.e02409012esp-2