Mapping out factors that undermining vaccine uptake in Malaysia: a multiple perspective

Yusoh, Mohd Helmi and Wan Mohd Ghazali, Wan Norshira and Abdul Manan, Kamaruzzaman and Mohamed, Shafizan and Mohd Nasir, Nur Shakira and Mohamad, Saifullah and Idris, Hamidah (2024) Mapping out factors that undermining vaccine uptake in Malaysia: a multiple perspective. IIUM Medical Journal Malaysia, 23 (1). pp. 106-114. ISSN 1823-4631 E-ISSN 2735-2285

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Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Malaysia has recorded a sporadic increase in vaccine-preventable diseases in many different states such as Johor, Perak, Selangor, and Sabah, to name a few. What is more worrying was the drastic drop in vaccination for children especially the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination during the early period of COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. On this basis, this paper is intended to interrogate why vaccine uptake has decreased over the years. When vaccination became a global concern with the surge of COVID-19 cases in the first quarter of 2020, further questions were posed to understand the reality behind vaccine rejections and refusals. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This study employs a focus group discussion and in-depth interviews to explore the vaccine refusal phenomenon in Malaysia. Theoretical sampling led to the recruitment of participants from health institution, media organisation, and vaccine refusal individuals as they are useful to provide different yet connected insights into the phenomenon under study. RESULTS:Under the constructivist-interpretivist paradigm, grounded theory revealed that micro and macro factors jointly contribute to vaccination refusals. CONCLUSIONS:Considering these factors, this study suggests the importance of health literacy and synergised policies to protect, educate, and guide society on vaccine-related matters

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Constructivist Grounded Theory, Interviews, Focus Group, Vaccine Refusals
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) > H61.8 Communication of information R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA643 Communicable Diseases and Public Health R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA644.C67 Coronavirus infections. COVID-19 (Disease). COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Communication
Depositing User:	Dr Shafizan Mohamed
Date Deposited:	24 Jan 2024 13:03
Last Modified:	14 Mar 2024 10:37
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/110528

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