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To explore parents' knowledge and attitudes regarding vaccinating preschool children and identify factors influencing these perspectives.

March 1, 2026Jagannath University Journal of ArtsOpen Access

Parents' knowledge and attitudes towards vaccinating preschool children: Insights from pediatric practice

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Cross-sectional study reveals positive attitudes towards vaccination among parents, highlighting safety concerns and misinformation.

To explore parents' knowledge and attitudes regarding vaccinating preschool children and identify factors influencing these perspectives.
Conducted a cross-sectional study in pediatric clinics in Croatia.
Sample included 320 parents of preschool children with an anonymous 26-item questionnaire.
Performed descriptive and inferential statistical analyses including chi-square tests, t-tests, and ANOVA.
85.9% of parents regularly vaccinated their children.
70.3% viewed vaccination as essential for preventing infectious diseases.
59.1% expressed fear of side effects as a reason for vaccination hesitancy.
Paediatricians were the most trusted information source for 89.4% of parents.
Higher education and income levels were significantly linked to positive vaccination attitudes.

Šarić et al. (2026) studied this question.

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