Family Environments that Promote the Immunization of At-Risk Children

<p>The purpose of this descriptive study was to determine what factors in a family environment facilitate the immunization of at-risk children. Data was collected through in depth semi-structured interviews with parents.<br> Rozella Schlotfeldt's Health Seeking Conceptual Model was selected as a framework for this study. Schlotfeldt views humans as naturally seeking optimal health. Immunizations are a health promotion activity that parents can provide for their children to protect them from devastating childhood diseases.<br> The data was coded on three levels to determine the factors that motivate parents to immunize their at-risk children. Seven factors were identified, including: health care system facilitators, responsibility, health promotion/illness prevention, outside influences, a positive relationship with the health care provider, mother's organizational skills, and maternal maturity.<br> This study will add to the body of nursing research that explores ways to meet the People 2000 goal of 90% immunization of two year olds by the year 2000. This study also recognizes that parents must be part of the solution to the problem of under immunization.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science (MS)

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis - University Access Only

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Graduate Nursing

Year

1997

Author dc:creator

• Clark, Carol S.

• immunization of children
• parent and child
• Nursing

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright © 1997 Carol Clark. All rights reserved

Language dc:language

en

Repository record dc:identifier

https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/etd/823

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:openprairie.sdstate.edu:etd-1823