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.
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
Recommended Citation
Wood, Benjamin James; Sherrill, Tesla B.; Wheat, Jacob; Dietz, Alexis Lynn; Carden, Sydney Elizabeth; King, Rebecca Grace; and Kemplin, Kate Rocklein, "Shots fired: Significant differences in vaccine knowledge found between information sources, clinicians, and laypeople" (2019). INRC (Congress). 313.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2019/presentations_2019/313
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.