Abstract

Globally, there are misconceptions about vaccinations and perceived implications. This research is a catalyst that empowers healthcare professionals to identify disparities in laypeoples' insight towards vaccinations which will prevent life-threatening childhood illness. Providing appropriate education is vital, as misinformation about vaccinations can threaten the health of entire societies.

Author Details

Benjamin James Woods, SN; Tesla B. Sherrill, SN; Jacob Wheat, SN; Alexis Lynn Dietz, SN; Sydney Elizabeth Carden, SN; Rebecca Grace King, SN; Kate Rocklein Kemplin, DNP, MSN, BNSc, RN -- School of Nursing, The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Anti-Vaccination, Nursing Research, Vaccination Perceptions

Conference Name

30th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Conference Year

2019

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Shots fired: Significant differences in vaccine knowledge found between information sources, clinicians, and laypeople

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Globally, there are misconceptions about vaccinations and perceived implications. This research is a catalyst that empowers healthcare professionals to identify disparities in laypeoples' insight towards vaccinations which will prevent life-threatening childhood illness. Providing appropriate education is vital, as misinformation about vaccinations can threaten the health of entire societies.