Abstract

Immunizations have changed the face of health care, yet vaccine hesitancy is rising. Nurses have great influence over vaccine decisions. Nursing students' perceptions and beliefs about immunizations and the diseases they aim to prevent were explored. Results contribute to known beliefs and can contribute to improvements in nursing education.

Author Details

Kathryn Lucette Wilson, SN; Jennifer Sjostedt Avery, PhD -- School of Nursing, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan, USA

Sigma Membership

Eta Rho

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Poster

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Text-based Document

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Keywords:

Immunizations, Nursing Students, Perceptions

Conference Name

29th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Melbourne, Australia

Conference Year

2018

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Nursing Students' Perceptions and Beliefs About Immunizations

Melbourne, Australia

Immunizations have changed the face of health care, yet vaccine hesitancy is rising. Nurses have great influence over vaccine decisions. Nursing students' perceptions and beliefs about immunizations and the diseases they aim to prevent were explored. Results contribute to known beliefs and can contribute to improvements in nursing education.