Navigating vaccine hesitancy as a woman recently arrived in Canada: a journey of building trust

Key Points

• The aim is to explore vaccine hesitancy through personal experiences of a woman who immigrated to Canada.
• Qualitative narrative analysis of personal experiences with vaccines.
• Discussion of cultural background and its influence on health beliefs.
• Reflection on the impact of arriving in a new country on trust in healthcare.
• Strengthened belief in vaccines despite initial hesitancy.
• Cultural background influences trust in healthcare systems.
• Positive childhood memories of vaccination enhance willingness to vaccinate.