Factores que influyen en el incumplimiento del esquema de vacunación por parte de los padres en niños de 0 a 5 años. 2023.
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2023-09
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Universidad de Guayaquil, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Carrera de Enfermería
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El incumplimiento del esquema de vacunación en niños puede deberse a diversos factores. Comprender estos factores es esencial para promover un alto cumplimiento del esquema de vacunación y proteger la salud de los niños. Objetivo: Determinar los factores que influyen en el incumplimiento del esquema de vacunación por parte de los padres en niños menores de 5 años. Metodología: se utilizó la modalidad cuantitativa bajo un diseño descriptivo y de tipo transversal empleando un enfoque positivista. La recolección de datos se llevó a
cabo mediante una encuesta bajo un cuestionario estructurado el Vaccine Knowledge Questionnaire (VKQ), la Vaccine Confidence Scale (VCS) y el Vaccine Barriers Assessment Tool (VBAT). La encuesta se dirigió a 93 padres. Resultados: incumplimiento de esquema (35,5%). Preocupaciones sobre la posible relación entre las vacunas y el autismo (33,3%). Dificultad para encontrar información confiable sobre las vacunas (50,5%), falta de tiempo para cumplir esquema (49,5%). Influencia de familiares y amigos 50,5%. El 52,7% de los padres pertenece al grupo de ingresos bajos. El 63,4% tiene educación primaria. el 52,7% de los padres considera que el acceso a la salud es difícil. Conclusiones: los resultados de este estudio subrayan la existencia de desafíos significativos en cuanto al cumplimiento del esquema de vacunación y la confianza en las vacunas. Además, señalan la necesidad de abordar las barreras relacionadas con la falta de información confiable, las preocupaciones infundadas y la influencia de factores socioeconómicos y educativos
Non-compliance with vaccination schedules in children can be due to various factors. Understanding these factors is essential to promote high compliance with vaccination schedules and protect children's ealth.Objective: To determine the factors influencing parents' non-compliance with the vaccination schedule in children under 5 years old.Methodology: A quantitative approach was used in a descriptive and cross-sectional design, employing a positivist perspective. Data collection was conducted through a survey using the Vaccine Knowledge Questionnaire (VKQ), the Vaccine Confidence Scale (VCS), and the Vaccine Barriers Assessment Tool (VBAT). The survey was directed towards 93 parents.Results: Non-compliance with the vaccination schedule (35.5%). Concerns about a possible link between vaccines and autism (33.3%). Difficulty in finding reliable vaccine information (50.5%), lack of time to comply with the schedule (49.5%). Influence of family and friends (50.5%). 52.7% of parents belong to low-income groups. 63.4% have primary education. 52.7% of parents consider access to healthcare difficult.Conclusions: The results of this study highlight significant challenges in terms of compliance with the vaccination schedule and vaccine confidence. They also indicate the need to address barriers related to lack of reliable information, unfounded concerns, and the influence of socioeconomic and educational factors.
Non-compliance with vaccination schedules in children can be due to various factors. Understanding these factors is essential to promote high compliance with vaccination schedules and protect children's ealth.Objective: To determine the factors influencing parents' non-compliance with the vaccination schedule in children under 5 years old.Methodology: A quantitative approach was used in a descriptive and cross-sectional design, employing a positivist perspective. Data collection was conducted through a survey using the Vaccine Knowledge Questionnaire (VKQ), the Vaccine Confidence Scale (VCS), and the Vaccine Barriers Assessment Tool (VBAT). The survey was directed towards 93 parents.Results: Non-compliance with the vaccination schedule (35.5%). Concerns about a possible link between vaccines and autism (33.3%). Difficulty in finding reliable vaccine information (50.5%), lack of time to comply with the schedule (49.5%). Influence of family and friends (50.5%). 52.7% of parents belong to low-income groups. 63.4% have primary education. 52.7% of parents consider access to healthcare difficult.Conclusions: The results of this study highlight significant challenges in terms of compliance with the vaccination schedule and vaccine confidence. They also indicate the need to address barriers related to lack of reliable information, unfounded concerns, and the influence of socioeconomic and educational factors.
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ESQUEMA DE VACUNACIÓN, BARRERAS, CONFIANZA EN LA VACUNA, FACTORES SOCIOECONÓMICOS