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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
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1 to 4 of 4 Research Studies DisplayedGlanz JM, Wagner NM, Narwaney KJ
A mixed methods study of parental vaccine decision making and parent-provider trust.
Given the growing public health problem of parental vaccine hesitancy, researchers investigated parental vaccine decisionmaking through the use of focus groups and a mailed survey. They found that parents had overall trust in their pediatricians but not in the information they provided about vaccines. Parents refusing or delaying vaccines were twice as likely to begin thinking about vaccines before their child was born.
AHRQ-funded; HS019760
Citation: Glanz JM, Wagner NM, Narwaney KJ .
A mixed methods study of parental vaccine decision making and parent-provider trust.
Acad Pediatr. 2013 Sep-Oct;13(5):481-8. doi: 10.1016/j.acap.2013.05.030..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Vaccination, Education: Patient and Caregiver, Healthcare Utilization, Shared Decision Making
Williams SE, Rothman RL, Offit PA
A randomized trial to increase acceptance of childhood vaccines by vaccine-hesitant parents: a pilot study.
This pilot study evaluated an educational intervention (a video and written information) to improve parental attitudes and vaccine-uptake in vaccine-hesitant parents. It found a modest increase in parental attitudes toward vaccines but no difference in receipt of vaccines between the intervention and control groups at 12 weeks.
AHRQ-funded; HS019675
Citation: Williams SE, Rothman RL, Offit PA .
A randomized trial to increase acceptance of childhood vaccines by vaccine-hesitant parents: a pilot study.
Acad Pediatr. 2013 Sep-Oct;13(5):475-80. doi: 10.1016/j.acap.2013.03.011..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Vaccination, Education: Patient and Caregiver, Healthcare Utilization
Tsui J, Gee GC, Rodriguez HP
Exploring the role of neighborhood socio-demographic factors on HPV vaccine initiation among low-income, ethnic minority girls.
This study of neighborhood factors associated with human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine uptake, especially among disadvantaged groups, found that initiation rates were highest among girls from the most disadvantaged neighborhoods. However, mother’s awareness of HPV, age, and insurance status were also strong predictors for initiation.
AHRQ-funded; HS020172
Citation: Tsui J, Gee GC, Rodriguez HP .
Exploring the role of neighborhood socio-demographic factors on HPV vaccine initiation among low-income, ethnic minority girls.
J Immigr Minor Health. 2013 Aug;15(4):732-40. doi: 10.1007/s10903-012-9736-x..
Keywords: Vaccination, Children/Adolescents, Women, Health Insurance, Disparities
Vawdrey DK, Natarajan K, Kanter AS
Informatics lessons from using a novel immunization information system.
This paper describes the informatics challenges and lessons learned during nearly 15 years of collecting, using, and exchanging electronic immunization information. The authors report on their experience with developing and using the EzVac system for 1) clinical care, both in local and global settings, 2) public health reporting, 3) consumer engagement, and 4) clinical and informatics research.
AHRQ-funded; HS018158.
Citation: Vawdrey DK, Natarajan K, Kanter AS .
Informatics lessons from using a novel immunization information system.
Stud Health Technol Inform 2013;192:589-93..
Keywords: Health Information Technology (HIT), Registries, Public Reporting, Vaccination