Attitudes & beliefs
Vaccine coverage amongst adult Canadians: Results from the 2012 adult National Immunization Coverage (aNIC) survey
Since 2001, the Public Health Agency of Canada (the Agency) routinely monitors national immunization coverage for select adult immunizations through the adult National Immunization Coverage Survey (aNICS). Results from these surveys are used to monitor progress towards national targets for immunization coverage, to report immunization coverage estimates to international organizations, to improve planning for pandemic influenza and to develop appropriately targeted public education strategies.
Survey of Parents on Key Issues Related to Immunization: Executive Summary
Quantitative research was conducted with Canadian parents in order to understand their perceptions and information needs related to childhood immunizations. Telephone interviews were conducted with a random sample of 1,745 Canadian parents, screening for those who had at least one child under the age of 18. Interview questions investigated Canadian parents' knowledge, awareness, attitudes and behaviours related to immunization. Findings from this research will be used to inform public education strategies and initiatives.
Survey of Parents on Key Issues Related to Immunization: Final Report
Quantitative research was conducted with Canadian parents in order to understand their perceptions and information needs related to childhood immunizations. Telephone interviews were conducted with a random sample of 1,745 Canadian parents, screening for those who had at least one child under the age of 18. Interview questions investigated Canadian parents' knowledge, awareness, attitudes and behaviours related to immunization. Findings from this research will be used to inform public education strategies and initiatives.
Consultation with health care professionals and influenza immunization among women in contact with young children
Analyzes whether consultation with a medical professional increases the likelihood of receiving a flu shot among women who have given birth in the past five years and to determine whether this association differs by type of medical professional. Consultation with family doctors was found to have the strongest association with annual flu shots among women in contact with young children.
A postmodern Pandora's box : anti-vaccination misinformation on the Internet
This paper analyzes the arguments proffered on anti-vaccination websites, determining the extent of misinformation present, and examines discourses used to support vaccine objections. Arguments around the themes of safety and effectiveness, alternative medicine, civil liberties, conspiracy theories, and morality were found on the majority of websites analyzed.
Canadian adult national immunization coverage (Adult NICS) survey 2006
Provides a broad measure of coverage of six vaccinations (influenza, pneumococcal disease, hepatitis A and B, pertussis, varicella, and tetanus) among the adult Canadian population.
L'utilité d'un registre de vaccination provincial et la gestion du consentement : le cas du Québec
Cette étude vise à documenter l'opinion de la population et des travailleurs de la santé sur l'utilité d’un registre central de vaccination, le consentement à l'inscription, l'accès aux données et le droit de retrait.
Physician practices and attitudes regarding adult immunizations
Assesses immunization practices and attitudes of U.S. primary care physicians regarding adult influenza and pneumococcal immunizations.
Systematic review of qualitative studies exploring parental beliefs and attitudes toward childhood vaccination identifies common barriers to vaccination
Determines whether a systematic review of qualitative studies can lead to identification of consistent themes across studies, using barriers toward childhood vaccination as an example.