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Comparison of knowledge and attitudes about vaccination between Belgian and immigrant adolescents.

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Immigrant adolescents have different beliefs and attitudes about health
and disease compared to Belgian adolescents. The aim of this study was to compare
the knowledge of Belgian and immigrant adolescents concerning vaccination.
In March 2009, adolescents between the ages of 14 and 17 years from three schools
with a mixed Belgian and immigrant population in Antwerp completed a written
questionnaire concerning vaccination. In total, 186 adolescents (88 immigrants and
98 Belgians) completed the questionnaire. Knowledge about vaccinations was slightly
lower among immigrant adolescents (P <0.001). In both groups, the family physician
and the school were the most important information sources for vaccination. Parents
played a less important role among immigrant adolescents (50%) compared to Belgian
adolescents (80%) (P = 0.002). The physician, the school and the parents played
key roles in the vaccination of both immigrants and Belgian adolescents.
Journal: J. Infect.
ISSN: 1876-0341
Issue: 1
Volume: 6
Pages: 1-9
Publication year:2013
Keywords:vaccination
  • ORCID: /0000-0003-3623-8646/work/61267361
  • ORCID: /0000-0002-6083-2998/work/61225597
  • Scopus Id: 84871922847
  • VABB Id: c:vabb:376749