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Health benefit for the child and promotion of the common good were the two most important reasons for participation in the FinIP vaccine trial.

Author: NieminenHeta, PalmuArto A, PuumalainenTaneli, SirénPäivi, SyrjänenRitva K

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A study of over 47,000 children found that parental concerns about the vaccine and its side effects, as well as the complexity of the study design, influenced their decision to participate in a pneumococcal vaccine trial.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
The Finnish Invasive Pneumococcal disease (FinIP) vaccine trial was a nationwide cluster-randomised double-blind trial designed to demonstrate the effectiveness of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine in vaccinated children and indirect effects in unvaccinated populations. Together with the parallel carri...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaccine.2015.06.010

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

Understanding the Reasons Behind Child Participation in the FinIP Vaccine Trial

This research delves into the realm of public health, particularly focusing on the reasons behind parents' decisions to participate in the FinIP vaccine trial. This trial, conducted nationwide in Finland, aimed to assess the effectiveness of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine in children. The researchers utilized a questionnaire study to uncover the factors influencing parental choices.

Parental Motivation for Vaccine Trial Participation

The study revealed that the most common reasons for parents enrolling their children in the FinIP vaccine trial were: 1) the potential health benefits for their child, and 2) the promotion of the common good through contributing to scientific knowledge about the vaccine's effectiveness. This suggests that parents were motivated by a blend of personal and societal considerations.

Promoting Public Health and Building Trust in Vaccines

The findings emphasize the importance of informing and engaging parents about the benefits and potential risks of vaccine trials. Promoting public health initiatives, such as vaccine research, requires transparency and communication to build trust and ensure informed consent.

Dr. Camel's Conclusion

This research sheds light on the complexities of parental decision-making when it comes to their children's health. It underscores the importance of clear communication and transparency in promoting public health initiatives. Just like a caravan navigating the vast desert, we must ensure that all stakeholders have the necessary information to make informed choices.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2016-03-24
  2. Date Revised 2016-11-25
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

26073011

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1016/j.vaccine.2015.06.010

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