Childhood Immunisation in Australia

Many research projects have been undertaken regarding childhood immunisation. However, not all of these studies have dealt with parent's knowledge and attitudes towards multiple injections being administered to their children from birth to five years of age. With the aim of identifying and describing parent's knowledge and attitudes towards multiple injections per immunisation encounter, this research has utilised a qualitative descriptive design. This method involved a purposeful selection of six (6) participants; parents of children aged between birth and five years of age, who have had a multiple injections experience with their child. The findings of this research project are contrary to some research projects, while in support of other existing research. Specifically it was identified that all parents involved in this research project were supportive of the administration of multiple injections in a single immunisation encounter. Furthermore, this total support has stemmed from their past experiences and knowledge as well as the advice given by health professionals, in particular general practitioners.