Developing an Instrument to Measure Vaccine Hesitancy

Authors

Neil Peterson, Brigham Young University
Dr. Beth Luthy, Brigham Young University

Keywords

vaccine hesitancy, school-aged children, immunization rate

College

Nursing

Abstract

The purpose of this project was to develop an instrument to accurately measure vaccine hesitancy in parents of school-aged children. Utah consistently ranks below the national immunization rate average in numerous vaccine categories1. Immunization exemptions in Utah more than doubled between 1997 and 20042. To address vaccine hesitancy, an instrument must be developed to gauge why parents are reluctant to maintain the immunization schedule. The development of this instrument will then be used to understand vaccine hesitancy and steps can be taken to address this growing problem.

Recommended Citation

Peterson, Neil and Luthy, Dr. Beth (2013) "Developing an Instrument to Measure Vaccine Hesitancy," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1645.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1645