Devroey D, Riffi A, Balemans R, Van De Vijver E, Chovanova H, Vandevoorde J. Comparison of knowledge and attitudes about vaccination among Belgian and immigrant adolescents. J Infect Public Health. 2013;6(1):1–9.
Eerste auteur: Devroey D
Jaar: 2013
Type: Publicatie
Abstract:
Immigrant adolescents have, compared to Belgian adolescents, different beliefs and attitudes about health and disease. The aim of this study was to compare the knowledge of Belgian and immigrant adolescents concerning vaccination. In March 2009, adolescents aged between 14 and 17 years from three schools with a mixed Belgian and immigrant population in Antwerp completed a written questionnaire concerning vaccination. In total 186 adolescents (88 immigrants and 98 Belgians) completed the questionnaire. Knowledge about vaccinations was slightly lower among immigrant adolescents (p<0.001). In both groups the family physician and the school were the most important information sources for vaccination. Parents played a less important role among immigrant adolescents (50%) compared to Belgian adolescents (80%) (p=0.002). The physician, the school and the parents played a key role in the vaccination of immigrants as well as Belgian adolescents.
Trefwoorden: Vaccination; Adolescents; Immigrants; Prevention