• Decision making in vaccine hesitant parents and pregnant women – An integrative review 

      Sivertsen, Nina; Smith, Susan E.; Lines, Lauren Elizabeth; De Bellis, Anita (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-01-15)
      Objectives: : Vaccine refusal is increasing in Australia and is a major concern in high- and middle income countries. There is evidence to suggest that some parents, even those who elect to immunise, may be vaccine hesitant with some manipulating the schedule by excluding or delaying some vaccines. The aim of this review was to gain an understanding of factors that influence vaccine decision-making ...
    • Netnography: A novel methodology for nursing research 

      Smith, Susan E.; Sivertsen, Nina; Lines, Lauren; De Bellis, Anita (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-07-18)
      Aim: The aim of this paper is to critically reflect on our team's experience of using netnography to explore vaccine-hesitant parents and pregnant women, a group who have traditionally been difficult to recruit to research studies and a methodology that is underutilized in nursing research.<p> <p>Design: This paper takes the form of a discussion paper that will utilize data obtained from a ...
    • Weighing up the risks — Vaccine decision-making in pregnancy and parenting 

      Smith, Susan E.; Sivertsen, Nina; Lines, Lauren; De Bellis, Anita (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-02-18)
      Background: Immunisation is universally accepted as one of the most significant health initiatives in recent times. However, vaccine hesitancy is increasing in Australia and other high- and middle-income countries. There is evidence to suggest that many parents, even those who elect to immunise, may have a degree of vaccine hesi- tancy. The recommendation of a healthcare professional is a predictor ...