Helping parents of infants and toddlers feel confident about routine vaccines
ARISe Coordinating and Collaborating Centers for the Study of Vaccine Hesitancy and Uptake (CDC SIP 12)
This project will gather parents' views about vaccines and try practical ways community clinics can increase routine vaccinations for children aged 0–2.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11180036 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
If you are a parent of a baby or toddler, researchers will ask about your vaccine beliefs and what made some parents change their minds and vaccinate. They will run an online survey recruited through social media and use interviews and other mixed methods to understand attitudes and provider relationships. The team will also analyze and test managerial and ethical approaches at federally-qualified health centers to make it easier for parents to get routine vaccines for 0–2 year olds. Results will be coordinated across partner sites and shared with clinics and community networks to inform practice.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal participants are parents or primary caregivers of children aged 0–2 years, especially those who get care at federally-qualified health centers or who can join an online survey.
Not a fit: People without young children, parents of older children, or those seeking direct individual medical treatment rather than clinic-level or policy changes are unlikely to benefit directly.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Could help clinics improve communication and operations so more infants and toddlers receive recommended vaccines on time.
How similar studies have performed: Some prior clinic-based interventions and behavioral nudges have increased vaccination rates, but parental hesitancy around infants is complex and context-dependent.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- New York University School of Medicine — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Taylor, Lauren Anne — New York University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Taylor, Lauren Anne
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.