Evaluation of Methods to Relieve Parental Perceptions of Vaccine-associated Pain and Anxiety in Children: A Pilot Study

Authors

Amy Pulsipher, Brigham Young University
Dr. Beth Luthy, Brigham Young University

Keywords

parental perceptions, vaccine-associated pain, anxiety in children, vaccination

College

Nursing

Abstract

The development and widespread use of vaccinations is one of the most important public health achievements of the 20th century (Schechter, Zempsky, Cohen, McGrath & McMurtry, 2007). Despite the immeasurable benefits of vaccinations, many parents are still reluctant to vaccinate their children. Multiple studies have reported that the perceived pain and anxiety associated with the administration of vaccines is a significant reason why parents are reluctant to vaccinate their children in a timely manner (Luthy, Beckstrand & Peterson, 2009; Luthy, Sperhac, Faux & Miner, 2010).

Recommended Citation

Pulsipher, Amy and Luthy, Dr. Beth (2014) "Evaluation of Methods to Relieve Parental Perceptions of Vaccine-associated Pain and Anxiety in Children: A Pilot Study," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014: Iss. 1, Article 1047.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/1047