Abstract

Parental refusal or delay in administering vaccines for their children has become a public health concern, contributing to an increased risk of vaccine-preventable diseases. Informed decision-making is necessary for parents deciding to immunize, helping parents understand the evidence-based information will aid in reducing concerns. The method was providing a parental education about immunizations and vaccine schedules, with the use of a health teaching corroborate, about me, science, explain/advise a (CASE) method to help families in making an informed decision to immunize.

Author Details

Jo A. Silvaroli, DNP

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Type

DNP Capstone Project

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

Other

Keywords:

Vaccines, Immunizations, Immunization Schedules, Informed Decision-Making, Parental Hesitancy

Advisor

John Schmidt

Second Advisor

Diana Shaw Hoopingarner

Third Advisor

Christopher E. Beney

Degree

DNP

Degree Grantor

Capella University

Degree Year

2017

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Self-submission

Date of Issue

2017-12-22

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