Inadequate immunization among 2-year-old children: a profile of children at risk

J Pediatr Nurs. 1994 Jun;9(3):158-65.

Abstract

A community survey was conducted to assess the immunization status of 2-year-old children and barriers to immunization. The 299 respondents were more affluent and well-educated than the general population. Eighty-three percent of the respondents received immunizations from private physicians. Only 31.1% of the children were age-appropriately immunized with deficiencies primarily in receiving the 18-month dosages of diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (DTP) and polio. Parents reported multiple barriers and beliefs about immunization amenable to change by health providers. A profile of risk factors differentiating nonimmunized from immunized children was developed.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Attitude to Health
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunization / economics
  • Immunization / psychology
  • Immunization / statistics & numerical data*
  • Male
  • Ohio
  • Parents / psychology
  • Pediatric Nursing
  • Risk Factors