Main Causes of Vaccine Hesitation In Parents: Integrative Review
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.36489/saudecoletiva.2025v15i95p15662-15677Keywords:
Vaccine hesitancy, Causality, ParentsAbstract
Objective: To analyze the main factors that contribute to vaccine hesitancy among parents and guardians. Methodology: Integrative literature review, covering studies published between 2019 and 2024, with the aim of identifying the causes of vaccine hesitancy among parents, in the PubMed, Cochrane Evidence Synthesis and Methods and Regional Portal of the Virtual Health Library (BVS) databases, which includes the Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences (LILACS). Results: Hesitancy varies according to the type of vaccine, being higher for the most recent, COVID-19, and lower for traditional vaccines. The main aspects identified for vaccine hesitancy among parents are concerns about the safety and possible side effects of vaccines, distrust of health systems, and the impact of incorrect information, especially on
social media. Conclusion: Identifying the causes and factors related to vaccine hesitancy is essential for developing public policies that promote awareness and adapt communication according to cultural and regional specificities, improving vaccine acceptance among parents.
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