| Abstract [eng] |
Facing negative attitude against vaccination, the majority of interventions are targeted at adults. Recent research shows that interventions should be focused at children and young people in order to promote confidence in vaccines. Adolescence is a time of dynamic development, during which effective preventive measures can promote health-safe behavior, as well as the development of healthy habits for life. According to researchers, teenagers are considered the most appropriate age group as they will become parents in the future and they will be responsible for deciding to vaccinate their children on their behalf. The aim of the study is to investigate students' view towards vaccination and to establish a model for developing students' attitudes. Results of the study: the majority of schoolchildren were vaccinated according to the vaccination calendar. Parents were more likely to allow boys to decide for themselves than for girls about the vaccination they would receive (p<0.001). Parents were more likely to share knowledge with girls than boys about vaccinations (p<0.001), however, the study showed that there was insufficient information for girls about the benefits and harms of vaccination than for boys (p<0.05). Majority of school pupils foresee to vaccinate their children as per established vaccination schedule in the future. |
