Understanding and addressing vaccine hesitancy in parents of young children

ARISe Coordinating and Collaborating Centers for the Study of Vaccine Hesitancy and Uptake (CDC SIP 12)

NIH-funded research New York University School of Medicine · NIH-11047131

This study is looking into why some parents are unsure about vaccinating their little ones aged 0-2 years and aims to find ways to help them feel more comfortable and confident in getting their kids vaccinated.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionNew York University School of Medicine NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (New York, United States)
Project IDNIH-11047131 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research investigates the reasons behind vaccine hesitancy among parents of children aged 0-2 years and seeks to improve vaccine uptake in this age group. The project involves conducting surveys to gather insights on parental attitudes towards vaccines and their relationships with healthcare providers. Additionally, it will analyze effective strategies to encourage vaccination through behavioral economics. The findings will be shared with health centers to enhance their practices and support families in making informed vaccination decisions.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include parents or guardians of children aged 0-2 years who are considering vaccination.

Not a fit: Patients who do not have children in the specified age range or are not involved in vaccination decisions may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to increased vaccination rates among young children, ultimately improving public health outcomes.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that understanding parental attitudes can effectively inform strategies to increase vaccination rates, suggesting this approach has potential for success.

Where this research is happening

New York, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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