Parents' perceptions of information on immunisations

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Abstract
■ This study sought to understand parents' experiences of deciding to have their child immunised. ■ A qualitative method was used, involving semi-structured interviews with a purposive sample of 13 parents. ■ Parents identified feelings associated with risk, including those of worry, fear, and responsibility. ■ Influences affecting their decision-making, and ways in which they received information on immunisation, were also identified. ■ Parents made suggestions for changes relating to information giving, discussion time, and the acknowledgement by professionals of parents' worry. ■ Following this study, discussion within the PHCT has resulted in a practice protocol and immunisation template.