Developing evidence based strategies for addressing childhood vaccination rejection [ 2017 - 2021 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Julie Leask (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Stacy Carter ,  Dr Christopher Degeling ,  E/Pr Lesley Barclay ,  Prof Paul Ward

Brief description Parental rejection of vaccines is a global concern that threatens to undermine disease control. A lack of evidence hampers the responses to this complex and persistent problem. We will interview parents who don’t vaccinate their children to learn what influences their decisions. We will then hold community juries and a public engagement process to refine strategies for responding to vaccination rejection that are acceptable to a well informed citizenry, practical and ethically justified.

Funding Amount $AUD 763,037.51

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant