Understanding vaccination hesitancy in children with disabilities
Questionnaires and Focus Groups Based Quantitative & Qualitative Study of Vaccine Hesitancy and Confidence Among At-risk and Marginalized Populations: Persons With Special Needs, Intellectual Disabilities and Congenital Anomalies
Hadassah Medical Organization · NCT05749419
This study looks at why some parents are hesitant to vaccinate their children with disabilities or chronic health issues to better understand their concerns and improve vaccination rates.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 1000 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Hadassah Medical Organization (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Jerusalem) |
| Trial ID | NCT05749419 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to explore the reasons behind vaccination hesitancy, delay, or avoidance among children with chronic diseases, congenital anomalies, or disabilities. Caregivers will complete questionnaires and participate in focus groups to provide qualitative insights into their attitudes towards vaccinations. The study will compare the vaccination status of these children with that of their siblings and national vaccination compliance records to identify patterns and obstacles. The goal is to better understand the unique challenges faced by this marginalized population regarding vaccination.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are children diagnosed with disabilities, chronic diseases, or congenital anomalies.
Not a fit: Patients who are undiagnosed or whose caregivers do not adequately fill out the questionnaires may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved vaccination rates and health outcomes for children with disabilities and chronic conditions.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies on vaccination hesitancy in general populations, this specific focus on children with disabilities is relatively novel and underexplored.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: • Diagnosed children with disabilities, chronic diseases or congenital anomalies Exclusion Criteria: * Undiagnosed children * Inadequate filled out questionnaires
Where this trial is running
Jerusalem
- Hadassah medical center — Jerusalem, Israel (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Ariel Tenenbaum, MD — Hadassah Medical Organization
- Study coordinator: Ariel Tenenbaum, MD
- Email: tene@hadassah.org.il
- Phone: +9720508573725
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Vaccine Refusal, Compliance, Patient, Disability, Intellectual, Congenital Disorders, Pediatric Disorder